7 days in Athens & Santorini Itinerary

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

Areopagus has been added to your itinerary. Discover out-of-the-way places like Mount Lycabettus and Benaki Museum. When in Athens, make a side trip to see Temple of Poseidon in Sounio, approximately Sounio away. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Acropolis of Athens, explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, catch a live event at Panathenaic Stadium, and wander the streets of Plaka.

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Anchorage, USA to Athens is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 11 hours traveling from Anchorage to Athens. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Anchorage in October, with highs in Athens at 75°F and lows at 60°F. On the 30th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Fira.

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

Your list of things to see and do now includes Sunset in Oia, Skaros Rock, Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, and other attractions. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Lignos Folklore Museum, step off the mainland to explore Nea Kameni, contemplate the geological forces at Santorini Volcano, then don't miss a visit to Three Bells of Fira, then explore the striking landscape at Skaros Rock, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. Keep things going the next day: delve into the distant past at Akrotiri and then kick back and relax at Red Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Athens to Fira takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. In October, daily temperatures in Fira can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. On the 31st (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Athens.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): go for a stroll along the water at Flisvos Marina, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Hephaestus, and then delve into the distant past at Ancient Agora of Athens.

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Traveling by flight from Fira to Athens takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or ride a ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to drive back home.