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Two blue church domes and an open bell tower overlook the volcanic cliffs and water of Santorini's caldera in Oia.

Greece in 5 days

Two days among the monuments and food streets of Athens, a morning flight to Santorini and Oia, a day around Akrotiri and the south, then departure.

5 days, 29 stopsBalanced paceApr to Jun, Sep to OctApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 3, 2026
Oia's whitewashed churches sit above the caldera on the northern tip of Santorini. · Adapted from Giles Laurent · Adaptation licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Trip at a glance

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: The Acropolis, Plaka and the Ancient Agora

The Parthenon at opening time, its museum, a Plaka lunch and the ancient city center, then dinner in Psyrri.
  1. 1
    8:00 AMBook aheadAcropolis of AthensCome at 8 AM opening with your timed ticket, before the heat. Allow about 2 hr on the rock and wear shoes with grip.About 2 hours here
    Adult: €30 (about $34) · Book a time slot

    Official fees: Hellenic Heritage, Hellenic Ministry of Culture and ODAPLast verified

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    Walk about 10 min
  2. 2
    10:15 AMAcropolis MuseumAllow about 90 min. Seeing the rock first makes the sculptures and finds here easier to place.About 1 hour 45 min here
    €[fee]
    Walk about 10 min
  3. 3
    12:15 PMPlakaWalk up Adrianou or Kidathinaion for lunch at a taverna, with glimpses of the Acropolis between the houses.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Pay as you go
    Walk about 5 min
  4. 4
    1:30 PMOptionalAnafiotikaClimb into the whitewashed lanes built by workmen from Anafi. People live here, so keep your voice down.About 45 min here
    Free to visit
    Walk about 10 min
  5. 5
    2:30 PMBook aheadAncient Agora of AthensWalk the old city center up to the Temple of Hephaestus. Allow about 90 min; in winter it closes at 5 PM.About 1 hour 45 min here
    Adult: €20 (about $22) · Book a time slot

    Official fees: Hellenic Heritage, Hellenic Ministry of Culture and ODAPLast verified

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    Walk about 10 min
  6. 6
    4:30 PMOptionalMonastiraki SquareBrowse the square and the flea market streets around Avissinia Square; on Sundays street bands play.About 2 hours 30 min here
    Free to visit
    Walk about 5 min
  7. 7
    7:00 PMPsyrriPsyrri comes alive at night. Pick a taverna or meze place on its narrow streets as tables spill outside.
    Pay as you go

Before you go

Where to stay for this plan

Stay in Plaka or Koukaki in Athens, near the Acropolis, and in Fira on Santorini, where the buses for the south and the airport start.

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Plan last checked Nov 3, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.