5 days in Santorini
Santorini is small enough to see properly in a few days ā caldera villages, volcanic beaches and long sunset dinners.
A free day-by-day plan you can copy, edit or make your own.
Day 1: Akrotiri
Base yourself around Akrotiri today ā 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
Prosilio Restaurant
Bar dining in Akrotiri.
Day 2: Oia
Base yourself around Oia today ā 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
1800-Floga
Greek dining in OĆa.
Day 3: Pyrgos
Base yourself around Pyrgos today ā everything below is within easy reach.
Morning
Pyrgos Kasteli
The Venetian castle quarter at the top of Pyrgos village.
Afternoon
Profitis Ilias Monastery
An 18th-century monastery on the island's highest peak above Pyrgos.
Dinner
Ambrosia
Caldera-view dining in Oia with a small a la carte menu and a strong list of Assyrtiko producers.
Reserve on Woltaro
Day 4: Kamari
Base yourself around Kamari today ā everything below is within easy reach.
Morning
Ancient Thera
The ruins of the Hellenistic and Roman city on the ridge of Mesa Vouno.
Afternoon
Kamari Beach
A long black-pebble beach on the east coast, below the cliff of Mesa Vouno.
Dinner
Camel Restaurant
Local dining in Kamari.
Day 5: Perissa & Perivolos
Base yourself around Perissa & Perivolos today ā everything below is within easy reach.
Morning
Perissa Beach
A long black-sand beach at the foot of Mesa Vouno on the south-east coast.
Afternoon
Perivolos Beach
The southern continuation of Perissa, known for its beach clubs and sunset bars.
Dinner
TAVERNA AKROTIRI
Greek dining in Akrotiri.
Good to know
- Book dinner before you arrive ā 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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