10 days in Athens & Santorini Itinerary

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Step off the beaten path and head to Temple of Olympian Zeus and Metamorphosis. Get a sense of the local culture at Acropolis of Athens and Church of Kapnikarea. There's much more to do: stop by Plaka, explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Syntagma Station, and take a stroll through Monastiraki.

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South Bend, USA to Athens is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from South Bend to Athens. Traveling from South Bend in March, you will find days in Athens are a bit warmer (63°F), and nights are much warmer (50°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Perivolos.

Relax by the water at Perivolos and Vlychada Beach. Popular historic sites such as Akrotiri and Castelli of Pyrgos are in your itinerary.

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Explore your travel options from Athens to Perivolos with the Route module. In March, daytime highs in Perivolos are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Oia.

Every day hundreds of visitors come to Oia just to experience its sunsets.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): learn about winemaking at Santo Winery, take in the dramatic natural features at Skaros Rock, then hike along Ekklisia Theoskepasti hiking trail, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Mnemossyne Gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Fri): explore the ancient world of Ancient Thera and then kick back and relax at Kamari Beach.

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You can drive from Perivolos to Oia in an hour. In April, daytime highs in Oia are 68°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.