9 days in Athens & Fira Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Greece tour planner
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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 Plaka will thrill your kids. Explore Athens' surroundings by going to Mycenae (Citadel and Treasury of Atreus & Lion Gate) and Fortress Palamidi (in Nafplio). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Temple of Hephaestus, appreciate the history behind Erechtheion, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Kapnikarea.
To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Athens online itinerary planner.
If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in October, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can fly to Fira.
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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 Cathedral Church Of Candlemas Of The Lord 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. There's still lots to do: examine the collection 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 take in the spiritual surroundings of Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral.
To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Fira attractions planner.
You can fly from Athens to Fira in 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 27°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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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.
