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Santorini, South Aegean, Greece

2 days in Santorini

Whitewashed cliffs and the most famous sunsets in the Aegean. Here's how to spend 2 days in Santorini: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Santorini trip is May, September and October. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
May, September, October
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Santorini caldera~$5
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
12:30
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
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
South Aegean Volcanic Arc~$5
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
12:30
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
16:00
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

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What 2 days in Santorini costs

What this trip costs

$712
Flights$45063%
Stay$598%
Activities$477%
Food$7811%
Local transport$314%
Shopping$213%
Buffer$264%
$356/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Santorini: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Santorini?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Santorini without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Santorini?+

Start with Santorini caldera, Episkopi Gonias and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Santorini cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $260 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Santorini?+

The best months to visit Santorini are May, September, October and November, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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