Santorini travel guide
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Santorini, South Aegean, Greece

Santorini travel guide

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Whitewashed cliffs and the most famous sunsets in the Aegean. The best time to visit Santorini is May, September, October and November. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
May, September, October
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Santorini

The best time to visit Santorini is May, September, October and November. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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16°
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16°
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21°
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25°
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27°
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27°
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24°
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21°
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19°
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16°
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Top things to do in Santorini

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Santorini caldera
Santorini caldera
The Santorini caldera is a large, mostly submerged volcanic caldera located in the southern Aegean Sea, 120 kilometers north of Crete in Greece. Visible above water is the circular
~$5 · 1.5h
Thira (regional unit)
Thira (regional unit)
Thira is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of South Aegean. The regional unit covers the islands of Thira (Santorini), Anafi, Folegandros, Ios, Sikinos
~$5 · 1.5h
Santorini Cable Car
Santorini Cable Car
The Santorini Cable Car, locally known as the Teleferico, is a pulsed gondola lift connecting the Old Port of Gialos to Fira, the capital of Santorini, Greece. It provides a vital
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Panagia Episkopi
Panagia Episkopi
The Panagia Episkopi is a middle-Byzantine Greek Orthodox former cathedral, now church, on the island of Santorini (Thira), in the Cyclades region of Greece. It is also called Pana
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Santorini
Taste the signature dishes of Santorini.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Santorini itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Santorini caldera12:30 · Panagia Episkopi16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Thira (regional unit)12:30 · Santorini Cable Car16:00 · Local food tour of Santorini
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Day 3
09:00 · Santorini caldera12:30 · Panagia Episkopi16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 4
09:00 · Thira (regional unit)12:30 · Santorini Cable Car16:00 · Local food tour of Santorini

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Santorini travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Santorini?+

The best months to visit Santorini are May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Santorini?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Santorini, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Santorini expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Santorini (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Santorini?+

Popular highlights include Santorini caldera, Thira (regional unit), Santorini Cable Car and Panagia Episkopi. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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