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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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 International Airport
Santorini International Airport
Santorini International Airport is an airport in Santorini, Greece, located north of the village of Kamari. The airport serves as both a military and a civil airport. With its rede
~$5 · 1.5h
South Aegean Volcanic Arc
South Aegean Volcanic Arc
The South Aegean Volcanic Arc is a volcanic arc in the South Aegean Sea formed by plate tectonics. The prior cause was the subduction of the African plate beneath the Eurasian plat
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
The Museum of Prehistoric Thera is located in Fira, on the island of Santorini in Greece. It was built on the site of the old Ypapanti Church which was destroyed in the 1956 Amorgo
Free · 2h
Episkopi Gonias
Episkopi Gonias
Episkopi Gonias also Mesa Gonia is a village and a community on the island of Santorini in Greece, located 6 km southeast of the capital Fira. The village is built on the foothills
Free · 2h
Santorini
Santorini
Santorini, officially Thira or Thera, is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular
Free · 2h
Pyrgos Kallistis
Pyrgos Kallistis
Pyrgos Kallistis or simply Pyrgos is a village on the Aegean island of Santorini, Greece, in the Cyclades archipelago with a population of 1,078 according to the 2021 census. Pyrgo
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 · Museum of Prehistoric Thera16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Thira (regional unit)12:30 · Episkopi Gonias16:00 · Santorini
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Day 3
09:00 · Santorini International Airport12:30 · South Aegean Volcanic Arc16:00 · MS Sea Diamond
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Day 4
09:00 · Pyrgos Kallistis12:30 · Fira16:00 · St. John the Baptist Cathedral, 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 International Airport and South Aegean Volcanic Arc. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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