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Santorini, South Aegean, Greece

4 days in Santorini

Whitewashed cliffs and the most famous sunsets in the Aegean. Here's how to spend 4 days in Santorini: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 4 days Santorini trip is May, September and October. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
4 days
Best time
May, September, October
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 4 days Santorini itinerary, day by day

1

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

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
Santorini Cable Car~$5
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
16:00
Local food tour of Santorini~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Santorini.
3

Day 3

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
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
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
4

Day 4

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
Santorini Cable Car~$5
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
16:00
Local food tour of Santorini~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Santorini.

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What 4 days in Santorini costs

What this trip costs

$1,042
Flights$45043%
Stay$17617%
Activities$10410%
Food$15615%
Local transport$626%
Shopping$424%
Buffer$525%
$261/day

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

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4 days in Santorini: FAQ

Is 4 days enough for Santorini?+

4 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Santorini, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Santorini?+

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

How much does 4 days in Santorini cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $520 per person for 4 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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