Athens & Santorini
Two nights in Athens for the Acropolis and Plaka, then a ferry or flight to Santorini for three nights among its white clifftop villages.
Trip at a glance
- Duration6 days / 5 nights
- Starts inAthens
- RouteAthens · Santorini
- Places2 destinations
- CountryGreece
- Ideal forCultural holidays, Couples' holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1K80L6
Best time to visit: April to June and September to October




Trip overview
Two nights in Athens for the Acropolis and Plaka, then a ferry or flight to Santorini for three nights among its white clifftop villages.
The route spends 2 nights in Athens and 3 nights in Santorini, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays and couples' holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Athens
- Arrive via Athens International Airport (ATH) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Ancient Agora: Ancient marketplace
Day 2Athens: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion and Acropolis and Parthenon
- Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion: Sunset temple
- Acropolis and Parthenon: Ancient citadel
Day 3Athens to Santorini
- Ferry from Athens to Santorini (sailing times vary by season and are confirmed in your quote)
- Check in at your Santorini hotel
- Oia sunset: The island's famous sunset
Day 4Santorini: Fira and Caldera boat cruise
- Fira: Capital on the caldera edge
- Caldera boat cruise: Volcano and hot springs
Day 5Santorini: Red Beach and Akrotiri
- Red Beach: Volcanic beach
- Akrotiri: Bronze Age town
Day 6Depart from Santorini
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Santorini Airport (JTR) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
- Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
- Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
- Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
- A relaxed pace with two-night stays where possible
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Athens: Visit the Acropolis at opening time in summer.
- Santorini: Stay in Imerovigli for caldera views with fewer crowds than Oia.
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GreeceAthens
Athens is the birthplace of democracy, crowned by the Acropolis and the Parthenon.
GreeceSantorini
Santorini is a volcanic island of white villages perched on the rim of a flooded caldera, with blue-domed churches and famous sunsets in Oia.
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