2 days in Santorini
Santorini is small enough to see properly in a few days — caldera villages, volcanic beaches and long sunset dinners.
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Day 1: Akrotiri
Base yourself around Akrotiri today — everything below is within easy reach.
Morning
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
A Bronze Age town buried by volcanic ash and preserved with streets and multi-storey houses.
Afternoon
Red Beach
A small cove below red volcanic cliffs near the Akrotiri site.
Dinner
The Cave of Nikolas
Seafood dining in Akrotiri.
Day 2: Oia
Base yourself around Oia today — everything below is within easy reach.
Morning
Oia Castle (Agios Nikolaos)
The ruined Venetian castle at the western end of Oia, the island's best-known sunset viewpoint.
Afternoon
Naval Maritime Museum of Oia
A museum of Santorini's seafaring past in a restored mansion in Oia.
Dinner
Botrini's Santorini
Local dining in Οία.
Good to know
- Book dinner before you arrive — the good tables go first in season.
- Lunch is quieter (and cheaper) than dinner at most places on this list.
- Start beaches and hikes before 10:00 to dodge the heat and the crowds.
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