How many days in Athens and Santorini?

Seven to 10 days is the most popular trip length for Greece travelers interested in visiting both Athens and Santorini, especially when also including Mykonos. If you're only headed to Athens and Santorini, you can enjoy a comfortably-paced trip in 5 to 7 days.



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The ferry crossing from Athens to Santorini is approximately 5 hours on ferries servicing this route. Athens to Santorini ferry duration can range between 4 hours 45 minutes and 11 hours 50 minutes depending on the operator you are sailing with.

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Spending 2 days in Santorini allows enough time to do a quick tour around the island, sightsee in a couple of villages, and spend an afternoon on the beach or on a boat. If you want to take it slow, you should add a third day to your Santorini weekend to relax poolside at your villa and stroll around the nearby towns.

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It's not too long for Athens and with your interest. Athens is a good mix of urban / quieter areas + parks / builtup areas that can keep you busy easily for a week.

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Athens is the largest city in Greece, and is worth a visit. For first timers, its recommended to spend a minimum of 2-3 nights in Athens to see the major sites like the Athens Acropolis. However, spending 4-5 nights will allow you to experience more that the city has to offer and add in a day trip or 2!

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You are not crazy to skip seeing Santorini, although if you want to see what all the fuss is about, you could take a day trip by ferry from Naxos. If I were you, I'd spend 5 nights on Naxos (with that day trip to Santorini, and/or possibly a day trip to Mykonos to see the island of Delos). Spend 3 nights in Athens.

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The ferry time from Athens to Santorini can be as much as 7 hours. You'll get there far more quickly if you book a flight. But some people prefer the relaxing scenic trip to sitting on a packed airplane.

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Also, traveling by ferry is cheaper than taking a plane. Ferries between Athens and Santorini cost around 35€-56€ depending on the type of vessel (conventional or high-speed ferry).

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Given how busy and expensive it can be, I recommend spending three days in Santorini. If you follow this itinerary, it will give you enough time to see all the main sights and get a feel for this island vibe.

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Fira is not only beautiful and filled with cultural landmarks, as it's also a hub of activity on the island. Fira is where you'll find most of Santorini's best shopping, dining, nightlife and art. Picking the best things to do among all the available options can seem overwhelming.

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The scenery, views, sunsets, and natural beauty of Santorini are unrivaled by Mykonos or any other Greek island. Mykonos is not without its beautiful spots but for scenes that are truly jaw-dropping, Santorini wins hands-down. Santorini is more romantic and much better suited to a honeymoon or couples vacation.

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