Should I spend more time in Santorini or Athens?

Both Santorini and Athens have a number of activities to choose from. In our opinion, Athens has more to see and do, so we recommend spending more time in Athens than Santorini. However, 3-7 days is a good amount of time to spend in either destination. Families should spend more time in Athens than Santorini.



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If you enjoy exploring cities, and if you're interested in historical sites, I think you will love Athens, and a full week is a good length of time to get into it properly.

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Fortunately, Athens is a manageable destination to visit in one day, with lots of attractions concentrated in a fairly compact area. Its central vibrant neighbourhoods are dotted with ancient ruins, so you can enjoy a cocktail in one of super cool bars one minute and be visiting another awesome ruin the next.

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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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The best time to visit Santorini for tourists is generally during the shoulder seasons of late April to early June and September to early November. During these months, the weather is typically warm and sunny, with fewer crowds than during the peak summer months of July and August.

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The best time to visit Santorini is from September to October and April to May when the weather is warm and the crowds are scarce.

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Of course, you can spend more days on the island, or even less, however, three days is the perfect time to see the most remarkable landmarks and spending a fun time in Santorini. The island is fairly small, so it will be easy to navigate and discover in three days.

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The most convenient way to travel between them is by plane, which takes 50 minutes flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Direct flights run daily between Athens and Santorini throughout the year, with the number of flights per day increasing during the high summer season.

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If you have less than 24 hours here, the Acropolis should be your priority. But you can easily spend up to five days getting to know the city, with options for day trips including important sites like Delphi and the nearby wine region in Attica.

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If your ideal trip to Greece includes Greek history, contemporary entertainment, and a taste of local flavors, plan to spend at least a week in Greece. A seven-day itinerary gives you time to visit the most popular tourist attractions and discover local spots off the beaten path.

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List of the 10 best villages
  1. Oia village. Santorini, Cyclades. ...
  2. Rhodes Town. Rhodes, Dodecanese. ...
  3. Chora of Mykonos. Mykonos, Cyclades. ...
  4. Corfu Town. Corfu, Ionian. ...
  5. Plaka neighborhood. Athens, Attica. ...
  6. Fiscardo village. Kefalonia, Ionian. ...
  7. Apiranthos village. Naxos, Cyclades. ...
  8. Olympos village. Karpathos, Dodecanese.


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12 Most Beautiful Places in Greece
  • Temple of Poseidon, Sounion. ...
  • Navagio Beach, Zakynthos. ...
  • Corinth Canal, Corinth. ...
  • Old Venetian Port, Chania. ...
  • Oia, Santorini. Oia, Santorini. ...
  • Theater of Epidaurus, Epidaurus. Theater of Epidaurus, Epidaurus. ...
  • Old Town, Corfu. Old Town, Corfu. ...
  • Little Venice, Mykonos. Little Venice, Mykonos.


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Athens is a walkable city and its historic center is easy to navigate, while public transport is affordable. Stroll along the pedestrianized grand promenade, created as part of city refurbishment ahead of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. It snakes around the Acropolis and links key archaeological sites.

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