8 days in Greece Itinerary

Located on Santorini's southwestern coastline, the small village of Akrotiri sits just a short walk from one of Europe's most significant Bronze Age archaeological sites.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): savor the flavors at Food & Drink, kick back and relax at Red Beach, and then delve into the distant past at Akrotiri.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Akrotiri sightseeing planner.

Colombo, Sri Lanka to Akrotiri is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Colombo to Akrotiri is minus 3.5 hours. When traveling from Colombo in November, plan for much colder days and little chillier nights in Akrotiri: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to catch the ferry to Heraklion.

Crete's largest city, Heraklion remains best known for its proximity to a sprawling Bronze Age archaeological site, once the center of a vanished Minoan civilization.

On the 18th (Sun), observe the fascinating underwater world at CRETAquarium, then delve into the distant past at The Palace of Knossos, and then take an in-depth tour of Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Heraklion journey planning site.

Traveling by ferry from Akrotiri to Heraklion takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in November, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can fly to Athens.

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 sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum, explore the ancient world of Temple of Olympian Zeus, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Lycabettus.

Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Athens trip simple and quick.

Fly from Heraklion to Athens in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or ride a ferry. In November, daytime highs in Athens are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to fly to Thessaloniki.

A city with a stormy history and a cosmopolitan heart, Thessaloniki attracts visitors with its diverse culinary scene, dynamic nightlife, and youthful energy.

On the 22nd (Thu), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hagios Demetrios, contemplate the long history of Arch of Galerius, then enjoy breathtaking views from White Tower of Thessaloniki, then take an in-depth tour of Museum of Byzantine Culture, and finally make a trip to Aristotelous Square.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Thessaloniki online day trip planner.

You can fly from Athens to Thessaloniki in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In November, Thessaloniki is slightly colder than Athens - with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.