Eastern Mediterranean 7 Days — day by day

👀See & do: Fira itself is the caldera-view stroll: whitewashed lanes, the Orthodox cathedral, and cafes hanging over the cliff - free and beautiful. Oia, the postcard village, is 30-40 minutes by public bus (€2-3) or an expensive taxi; go early or late to beat the midday crush.

👀See & do: Walk Matogianni Street before crowds, then Panagia Paraportiani church, Little Venice and the windmills - a free two-hour loop. Add a beach: Ornos by bus (€2-3) or water taxi; beach beds €30-60 per pair. Delos archaeological boat tours run €50-80 and take four hours.

👀See & do: Walk the Street of the Knights, Palace of the Grand Master (€8-12), Archaeological Museum and Jewish Quarter - a three-hour loop. Add lunch and Elli Beach. Lindos is 50 km away: bus about €6 each way, taxi costly, ship tour €60-100.

👀See & do: Walk the Old Fortress (€6-8), Spianada, Liston arcades, St. Spyridon church and Jewish Quarter - three hours. Add Mon Repos gardens or Paleokastritsa’s coves, 30 minutes away by taxi or tour. Achilleion Palace openings vary, so verify before going.