Santorini: a 3-day plan and the best time to go

The best time to go

The most comfortable months for walking about are May, June, July, August and September: mild days and less rain. The warmest month is August, at about 81°F (27°C) in the afternoon. The wettest is January.

1. Jan58°96 mm
2. Feb58°81 mm
3. Mar60°44 mm
4. Apr64°26 mm
5. May69°18 mm
6. Jun76°5 mm
7. Jul80°2 mm
8. Aug81°2 mm
9. Sep77°18 mm
10. Oct72°44 mm
11. Nov66°64 mm
12. Dec61°87 mm

Bars show the typical night-time low to daytime high; the numbers are daytime highs in °F and rain in millimetres for the month. Averages for 2001–2020 from NASA POWER, so a given year can be warmer, colder or wetter.

Three days in Santorini

Written with AI from public facts about Santorini, then checked by Sureno's rules. Opening times and prices change: check them before you go.

Day 1 Fira and the caldera

Morning

Fira old town

Fira

Explore the lanes at an easy pace and pause at the caldera viewpoints.

Afternoon

Museum of Prehistoric Thera

Fira

See finds from Akrotiri and learn about the island’s ancient history.

Evening

Fira dinner

Fira

Choose a restaurant with a caldera view and enjoy a relaxed meal.

Day 2 Akrotiri and the south

Morning

Akrotiri archaeological site

Akrotiri

Visit the preserved Bronze Age settlement; check current access details before setting out.

Afternoon

Perissa Beach

Perissa

Take a quiet break by the dark volcanic sand, with time to sit and enjoy the sea.

Evening

Perissa seaside dinner

Perissa

Try local dishes at a taverna near the waterfront.

What to eat

• Try fava, tomato keftedes and fresh seafood at a local taverna.
• Look for wines made from Assyrtiko grapes.

Getting there

• Fly into Santorini (Thira) (JTR).
• From New York: about 10 h 15 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From Los Angeles: about 14 h 0 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From London: about 3 h 46 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• Buses connect major villages, but services and journey times can vary. Taxis and private transfers are other options. Santorini has steep lanes, steps and uneven paving, so plan routes around your group’s comfort.
• Check official Greek entry rules before travel.
• The summer sun, uneven paths and steep steps can make outings tiring; bring sun protection and allow plenty of rest.

Plan the flight from your city

Where to stay

• FiraA central base with shops, restaurants and bus connections.
• ImerovigliA quieter village with wide caldera views, though some paths have steps.
• KamariA seaside base with a flatter promenade and places to eat.

Where to sleep, on Wikivoyage

About Santorini

Santorini, officially Thira or Thera, is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago formed by the Santorini caldera. It is the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 mi2) and a 2021 census population of 15,480. The municipality of Santorini includes the inhabited islands of Santorini and Therasia, and the uninhabited islands of Nea Kameni, Palaia Kameni, Aspronisi, Anydros, and Christiana. The total land area is 90 km2 (35 mi2). S…

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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