11 days in Athens & Santorini Itinerary

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

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, admire the natural beauty at National Garden, explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, and explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens.

To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Athens trip itinerary maker website.

Ottawa, Canada to Athens is an approximately 15- hour combination of flight and subway. You can also do a combination of train, flight, and subway. The time zone difference when traveling from Ottawa to Athens is 7 hours. When traveling from Ottawa in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Athens, with highs around 24°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to travel to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

Fira is known for nightlife, museums, and spas. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Akrotiri, enjoy the sand and surf at Red Beach, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and contemplate the waterfront views at Amoudi Bay.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Fira trip planner.

You can fly from Athens to Fira in 3.5 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in April, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.