7 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.
Day 6: Vlychada
Base yourself around Vlychada today ā everything below is within easy reach.
Morning
Santorini Arts Factory & Tomato Industrial Museum
A former tomato-paste factory at Vlychada turned museum and arts venue.
Afternoon
Vlychada Beach
A long south-coast beach below pale cliffs sculpted by wind into smooth forms.
Dinner
The Cave of Nikolas
Seafood dining in Akrotiri.
Day 7: Fira
Base yourself around Fira today ā everything below is within easy reach.
Morning
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
A museum in Fira holding the finds from the Bronze Age town of Akrotiri.
Afternoon
Nea Kameni Volcano
The active volcanic islet in the middle of the caldera, visited by boat from Fira.
Dinner
Aigialos Hotel Santorini
Airy quarters in a high-end cliff-top hotel with a pool & fine dining, plus sea views & a spa.
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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