The minute after he gave her the ring and she said “yes”, the future bride will start planning the wedding and the honeymoon. Along with the perfect wedding gown, the future bride also has an ideal honeymoon destination. Depending on what the couple likes to do, the honeymoon will include romantic walks, dinner in a romantic setting, time spent on the beach…but it’s just as romantic to put on your walking shoes and hit the trails to enjoy your time in nature or buy everything at the farmers market and head to a secluded beach for a romantic picnic.

Thankfully, no matter how you picture your honeymoon (or wedding anniversary), Greece has a lot to offer. While all islands can be lovely romantic destinations, there are some which newlyweds prefer.

If you are looking for ideas for a romantic getaway, anniversary or honeymoon here is 14 days itinerary which starts in Athens and visits Amorgos, Mykonos, Ios, and Santorini.

Important assumptions:

• fly in and out of Athens
• use public transportation
• stay in 2 or 3-star hotels
• travel during late spring to early autumn

Day 1-2: Athens

Plan to spend a relaxing afternoon and evening in Athens. Choose a hotel close to the Acropolis as you’ll easily get both to the sites and the metro (to get to /from the airport and to the port). Walk on the narrow streets of Plaka and enjoy a meal in a taverna. Spend the second day visiting the Acropolis.

Estimated price for a hotel in Athens for June 2023: US$38 per night, double room with private bathroom in a 2-star hotel

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Day 3-4: Amorgos

Take the ferry from Piraeus to Amorgos (port: Aegiali or Katapola). The economy class ticket to Katapola is €84.90, one way and the travel time is 6 hours (the ferry leaves Piraeus at 9 a.m.)

Amorgos is an ideal romantic vacation destination if you want to be active. Put on your walking shoes and try one (or all) of the six walking trails on the island. The Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa offers breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea, as it is perched on a cliff.

Spend the second day in Amorgos checking out the many beaches. You’ll definitely find something to suit your tastes.

Estimated price for a hotel in Amorgos in June 2023: US$54 per night, standard double room

Day 5 – 7: Mykonos

Take the ferry from Amorgos (port: Katapola) to Mykonos. The economy class ticket costs €98.70. For the more expensive one the travel time is 2h 20 min.

Mykonos is an excellent choice if you want to mix the romantic vacation with a clubbing experience (that’s if you arrive here during the summer). Walk hand in hand on the streets of the Little Venice and stop at a taverna for a romantic night out.

The next day, you can explore the beaches and try your hand at some water sports. Or you can plan a day trip from Mykonos; Delos, Paros, Sifnos, and Andros are all excellent choices as the islands are located close by and offer enough things to keep you occupied for a day.

Estimated price for a hotel in Mykonos in June 2023: US$108 per night in a one-bedroom apartment

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Day 8-9: Ios

Hop on a ferry from Mykonos to Ios and enjoy a lovely, romantic island which is slowly and surely becoming a hot spot for weddings and honeymoons in Greece. The slow ferry takes between 2h 45min and 3h to connect the two islands and the economy ticket costs €77 one way.

Ios is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, so make sure you soak up the sun on one of those beaches, as well. Don’t forget to check out the Old Castle and Homer’s tomb.

And since Ios is riveling Mykonos in terms of party, make sure to enjoy the island’s nightlife.

Estimated price for a hotel in Ios in June 2020: US$22 per night, standard double room

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Day 10-13: Santorini

Take the ferry from Ios to Santorini (Thira). The travel time varies depending on the vessel and the economy ticket costs from €64.70 one way.

A romantic vacation in Greece is not complete without visiting the most romantic Greek island: Santorini. Renowned for its sunsets, this is where most of the newlyweds want to spend their honeymoon.

Take your time and explore the island at a slow pace. Visit some of the villages perched on the sides of the volcano. Go to a local winery and taste the wines. Buy produce at the market and plan a picnic on one of the beautiful beaches.

Estimated price for a hotel in Santorini in June 2023: US$36 per night, standard double room

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Day 14: Athens and back home

Take the ferry from Santorini to Piraeus. The travel time varies between the vessels and the economy ticket costs from €40 to 69.70 one way.

Note: This article includes links that may qualify as affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission. The article was updated as of Jan 2023 to reflect the new accommodation and ferry ticket prices.