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Santorini, South Aegean, Greece

3 days in Santorini

Whitewashed cliffs and the most famous sunsets in the Aegean. Here's how to spend 3 days in Santorini: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Santorini trip is May, September and October. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
May, September, October
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Santorini itinerary, day by day

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

09:00
Thira (regional unit)~$5
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
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
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
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Day 3

09:00
Santorini International Airport~$5
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
12:30
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
16:00
MS Sea Diamond~$5
MS Sea Diamond was a cruise ship operated by Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines. She was built in 1984 by Valmet, Finland for Birka Line as Birka Princess. The ship ran aground near the G

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What 3 days in Santorini costs

What this trip costs

$871
Flights$45052%
Stay$11713%
Activities$708%
Food$11713%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$314%
Buffer$394%
$290/day

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

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3 days in Santorini: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Santorini?+

3 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, Museum of Prehistoric Thera and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Santorini cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 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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