Santorini & Athens
Ancient ruins, whitewashed villages, and Aegean sunsets — the best of Greece in six days.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Athens
Acropolis & Parthenon
Acropolis
Acropolis Museum
Acropolis Museum
Lunch in Plaka
Plaka
Ancient Agora & Temple of Hephaestus
Ancient Agora
Dinner at a rooftop with Acropolis view
Monastiraki Square
Day 2
Athens
National Archaeological Museum
National Archaeological Museum
Lunch at Central Market
Varvakios Agora
Syntagma Square & Changing of the Guard
Syntagma Square
Walk through the National Garden
National Garden
Sunset from Lycabettus Hill
Mount Lycabettus
Day 3
Santorini
Morning flight to Santorini
Athens Airport
Check in & explore Fira town
Fira
Lunch at a caldera-view restaurant
Fira
Hike from Fira to Oia (10 km trail)
Fira–Oia trail
Famous Oia sunset
Oia Castle
Day 4
Santorini
Red Beach & Akrotiri archaeological site
Akrotiri
Lunch at a taverna in Megalochori
Megalochori
Wine tasting at Santo Wines
Santo Wines
Perissa Black Sand Beach
Perissa
Dinner in Oia
Ammoudi Bay
Day 5
Santorini
Catamaran cruise around the caldera
Vlychada Marina
Swim at hot springs & snorkelling
Nea Kameni
BBQ lunch on board
Caldera
Free time in Imerovigli
Imerovigli
Farewell dinner with caldera views
Imerovigli
Day 6
Santorini
Sunrise at Skaros Rock
Skaros Rock
Last-minute shopping in Fira
Fira
Brunch at a caldera cafe
Fira
Transfer to Santorini Airport
Santorini Airport
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