9 days in Athens & Fira Itinerary
9 days in Athens & Fira Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Greece tour planner
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Athens
— 5 nights
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Fira
— 3 nights
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Athens
— 5 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.Visit Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Poseidon for their historical value. Family-friendly places like Acropolis Museum and Fortress Palamidi will thrill your kids. Explore Athens' surroundings by going to Mycenae (Citadel and Treasury of Atreus & Lion Gate). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Temple of Hephaestus, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Kapnikarea, don't miss a visit to Erechtheion, and appreciate the history behind Temple of Athena Nike.
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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In October, daytime highs in Athens are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to travel to Fira.
Things to do in Athens
Side Trips
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Fira
— 3 nights
Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.Popular historic sites such as Akrotiri and Castelli of Pyrgos are in your itinerary. Kids will enjoy Megalochori - Traditional Village and Red Beach. Take a break from Fira with a short trip to La Ponta in Akrotiri, about 30 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, don't miss a visit to Three Bells of Fira, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.
For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Fira road trip planning website.
Traveling by flight from Athens to Fira takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in October, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.
Things to do in Fira
Side Trips
Find places to stay Oct 30 — Nov 2:
Highlights from your trip
Santorini travel guide
Wine Island
Known for dramatic views and romantic sunsets, the island of Santorini draws visitors with its long string of black, white, and red beaches. The largest and most significant of a small group of volcanic islands located just 200 km (120 mi) southeast of Greece's mainland, Santorini boasts just over 15,000 permanent residents. Created by a massive volcanic eruption that likely destroyed a single large island, the archipelago still features an active volcano, which saw its last eruption in the 1950s. The easiest way to explore Santorini's craggy coastline is on foot. Start by visiting the archaeological sites on the island's southwestern side, which offer a chance to discover the area's ancient past with unobstructed views of the famed volcano.
