Greece Island Hopping Budget 2026 — 10-Day Cyclades Route Under $1,200
Greek island hopping has a reputation for being expensive that doesn’t quite match the reality outside high-season Santorini. The Cyclades chain — Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Santorini, and a dozen smaller islands — connects via cheap ferries, and outside July–August prices for guesthouses and meals are 30–45% below Western European averages. The Greek National Tourism Organization’s 2025 visitor survey shows shoulder-season (May–June and September) average daily spend at €105 per person. This 10-day itinerary uses that shoulder-season window to land at $1,150 total per person from Athens, including airfare connections within Europe. ...