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Santorini itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · GreeceJune–September

Days
7
Stops
34
Per day
≈ €124
First stop
08:30

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Santorini itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Fira and the caldera
  2. Day 2 Caldera hike Fira to Oia
  3. Day 3 Volcano and hot springs

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 3, 4 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €124 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 09:00–20:00

Fira and the caldera

  1. Nature

    Fira Caldera Walking Path

    Fira's caldera edge: white cubes, blue domes and the volcano across the water.

    Free

  2. Culture

    Museum of Prehistoric Thera

    Akrotiri frescoes (the Blue Monkeys). Small but essential.

    ≈ €6 per person

  3. Landmark

    Fira Catholic Cathedral & Streets

    White and yellow cathedral, Gold Street shops, and donkeys (don't ride them).

    Free
  4. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  5. Food

    Argo Restaurant Fira

    Caldera views, with fish and fava (yellow split pea purée).

    ≈ €25 per person
  6. 4 h 15 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Nature

    Fira Sunset Cable Car & Old Port

    Take the cable car (6 EUR) down to the old port for the lights of the ships. Return by cable car or climb the 588 steps.

    ≈ €6 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Lucky's Souvlakis FiraCheap gyros, instead of caldera prices.
  • Santozeum / Megaro GyziPhotos of the 1956 earthquake in the Gyzi Mansion. A museum alternative.

Day 2 · 09:00–20:30

Caldera hike Fira to Oia

  1. Nature

    Skaros Rock

    One hour from Fira along the caldera path (set off at 07:00 in summer). The Venetian castle rock below Imerovigli has the best view and is free.

    Free

  2. Nature

    Imerovigli–Oia Trail

    Profitis Ilias chapel and a ridge of volcanic rock, then the descent into Oia. Carry 1.5 litres of water.

    Free

  3. Food

    Melitini Oia

    Oia's meze restaurant for lunch, with a sea-view terrace.

    ≈ €20 per person
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Nature

    Ammoudi Bay

    A fishing cove 300 steps below Oia. Swim off the rocks and eat at the Ammoudi tavernas.

    Free
  6. 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    Oia Castle

    The ruins of Agios Nikolaos castle and a world-famous sunset. Grab a spot an hour early (or book a restaurant). It's crowded, with a bus back.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Sunset Ammoudi TavernaGrilled octopus down in the bay at Ammoudi.
  • Atlantis Books OiaA cave-like bookshop, instead of the bay.

Day 3 · 10:30–16:30Day trip

Volcano and hot springs

  1. Nature

    Nea Kameni Volcano Boat

    Boat from the old port (tours 30-50 EUR) to the volcanic island.

    ≈ €30 per person

  2. Nature

    Nea Kameni Crater Walk

    A black lava path climbs 130 m to the crater, with sulphur fumes. Park fee 5 EUR.

    ≈ €5 per person

  3. Nature

    Palea Kameni Hot Springs

    Jump off the boat and swim to the muddy 35°C water (wear a dark swimsuit).

    Free
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Food

    Thirassia Island Lunch

    A quiet island across the caldera. Eat at a taverna in Korfos village (if included in your tour), with steps up to Manolas.

    ≈ €20 per person
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    Back to Oia via Ammoudi

    The boat returns to Ammoudi or Fira.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Catamaran Caldera TourA catamaran to Red Beach, White Beach and the hot springs, with food and drinks included. An alternative to the volcano tour (afternoon sunset version).
  • To Psaraki VlychadaFish at Vlychada harbour, if you're not on a tour.

Day 4 · 08:30–16:30Day trip

Akrotiri and Red Beach

  1. Culture

    Akrotiri Archaeological Site

    The Minoan Pompeii of 1600 BC, with three-storey houses preserved under ash. Roofed, so go in the morning.

    ≈ €12 per person

  2. Nature

    Red Beach

    A beach below red cliffs, with a rockfall warning. Look from the top and swim briefly.

    Free

  3. Nature

    Akrotiri Lighthouse

    An 1892 lighthouse at the island's southwestern tip, with views.

    Free

  4. Food

    The Cave of Nikolas Akrotiri

    A beach taverna at Akrotiri. Try tomatokeftedes (tomato fritters) and fava.

    ≈ €20 per person

  5. Nature

    Vlychada Beach

    A rocky beach with a moonscape view. Quiet, next to the Tomato Industrial Museum.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Tomato Industrial Museum VlychadaA tomato paste factory from 1945, and the story of Santorini's tiny tomato.
  • Dolphins Akrotiri Beach TavernaA wooden taverna over the water.

Day 5 · 09:30–19:00

Wine road: Pyrgos and Megalochori

  1. Landmark

    Pyrgos Village & Kastelli

    The island's highest village, with a Venetian castle quarter and 360° views. Few tourists.

    Free
  2. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  3. Food

    Santo Wines Pyrgos

    A cooperative with caldera views. Taste Assyrtiko and Vinsanto (6 wines), with meze.

    ≈ €25 per person
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Megalochori

    A quiet village with a bell tower, wine cellars and a square.

    Free

  6. Food

    Venetsanos Winery

    A 1947 winery carved into the cliff. Go early, before sunset.

    ≈ €20 per person
  7. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  8. Food

    Domaine Sigalas Oia

    The island's best Assyrtiko, with tastings and cheese in the vineyard.

    ≈ €30 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Art Space Winery Exo GoniaAn art gallery in a cave winery, instead of Venetsanos.
  • Metaxy Mas Exo GoniaA favourite taverna with locals. Book ahead. An alternative to Santo.

Day 6 · 08:30–23:00Day trip

East coast beaches: Perissa and Kamari

  1. Landmark

    Ancient Thera

    A Dorian-Roman city on Mesa Vouno mountain. A zigzag road from Kamari (taxi or scooter) leads to the agora and the sea.

    ≈ €6 per person

  2. Nature

    Perissa Black Beach

    7 km of black sand, with sunbeds, shallow water and water sports.

    Free

  3. Food

    Perivolos Tranquilo Beach Bar

    A sustainable beach bar serving couscous and burgers.

    ≈ €18 per person
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Nature

    Kamari Beach

    Across the mountain from Perissa. A promenade and black pebbles, plus an open-air cinema (summer).

    Free
  6. 4 h · travel, break, free time

  7. Culture

    Kamari Open Air Cinema

    Films and cocktails in a garden (May-October).

    ≈ €8 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Monastery KamariA restaurant in a monastery courtyard in Kamari.
  • Eleftherios Venizelos Museum KamariA small museum, for rainy days instead of the beach.

Day 7 · 08:30–12:30

Imerovigli morning and farewell

  1. Food

    Mezzo Imerovigli

    Breakfast with caldera views. Quiet in the morning, with Greek yoghurt and honey.

    ≈ €20 per person

  2. Landmark

    Anastasi Church Imerovigli

    A blue dome and bell. Visit after breakfast.

    Free

  3. Shopping

    Fira Factory Shop

    Souvenirs: Vinsanto, capers, fava and volcanic stone, in Fira.

    Free
  4. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Santorini Airport

    20 minutes by bus from Fira, or 25 EUR by taxi. Time to say goodbye (30 minutes to Athinios port if leaving by ferry).

    ≈ €2 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Mama's House FiraA legendary cheap, huge breakfast near the Fira bus station.
  • Skaros Morning WalkBack to the rock, instead of souvenir shopping.

Good to know: 6 things that make a Santorini trip easier

  1. KTEL buses run from Fira (Oia 20 min, Perissa 30 min, 2 EUR). ATVs and scooters cost 25-40 EUR a day, and taxis are scarce (25-40 EUR). Buses serve the airport and Athinios port.
  2. Summer temperatures are 28-33°C with the meltemi wind (strong in July and August). Oia's 20:30 sunset is very crowded (arrive an hour early). Fira is packed on cruise ship days (leave before 14:00). August is the most expensive month.
  3. Akrotiri 12 EUR, Thera 6, volcano tour 30-50, catamaran 120+, wine tasting 20-30. Caldera restaurants cost 30-50, Perissa 15-20. Round up the bill for a tip.
  4. Fava (yellow split pea purée), tomatokeftedes, chlorotyri cheese, white aubergine, Assyrtiko and Vinsanto. Santorini tomatoes are tiny.
  5. Do the caldera hike at 7-8 in the morning (in summer). Don't ride the donkeys. Luggage can't be carried in Oia (steps), so stay in Fira or Imerovigli.
  6. The hot springs stain swimwear, and Red Beach has a rockfall warning.

Spending: ≈ €870 per person for 7 days

  • Food€420
  • Entry and tours€220
  • Local transport€150
  • Other€80

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Santorini?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 3, 4 and 6; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Santorini cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €124 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Santorini?

The first stop is at 08:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.