Santorini Itinerary for 4 Days : Ultimate Santorini Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Fira Cable Car

Ticket Price: 6 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Hours

Location: Santorini,Greece

Fira Cable Car, there are three ways to get to the town of Fira from the old port, take the cable car, ride a donkey or walk. Taking the cable car is undoubtedly a clean and fast way. From the cable car, you can see the crater of Santorini and the Aegean Sea, which is very beautiful.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Fira Cable Car, Museum of Prehistoric Thira next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Museum of Prehistoric Thira

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,8:00am-3:00pm

Ticket Price: 6 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Thera 847 00

Located in the town of Fira, next to the Whitechapel. The museum collects many prehistoric artifacts on the island, among which the more famous ones are the fisherman murals and golden goat statues found on the island. It is also a good place to enjoy the sunset on Holy Island.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Luxury Villa Blue Dome Santorini in advance, because all the tourists head to Museum of Prehistoric Thira love staying at it.

Luxury Villa Blue Dome Santorini

The Luxury Villa Blue Dome Santorini is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Luxury Villa Blue Dome Santorini is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Santorini.

The hotel is conveniently located a short 10km drive from Santorini Airport. Keeping busy is easy, with Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Imerovigli Town and Katharon Monastery all nearby.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities.

Day 2 | Morning

Archaeological Museum Fira

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-3/31,Mon,Wed-Sun,8:30am-3:30pm;Closed from 1/1-3/31,Tue;Open from 4/15-10/31,Mon,Wed-Sun,8:30am-3:30pm;Closed from 4/15-10/31,Tue;Open from 11/6-12/31,Mon,Wed-Sun,8:30am-3:30pm;Closed from 11/6-12/31,Tue

Ticket Price: 15 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Erithrou Stavrou, Thira 847 00

The museum is small and difficult to find, but there are a lot of pottery on display, many from the sea in the south, and there are also some ancient Greek and ancient Roman statues for tourists to watch.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Akrotiri.

Akrotiri

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-3/31,Mon,Wed-Sun,8:30am-3:30pm;Open from 4/15-10/31,Mon-Tue,Thu-Sun,8:00am-8:00pm;Open from 4/15-10/31,Wed,8:30am-3:30pm;Open from 11/6-12/31,Mon,Wed-Sun,8:30am-3:30pm

Ticket Price: 15 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Thera 847 00, Greece

Akrotiri is a monument left over from the Cretan civilization in ancient Greece. It was once considered by scholars to be evidence that the disappeared residents of Atlantis once lived here. The site dates back to the 16th century BC, where archaeologists have discovered two- and three-story buildings, millennia-old murals, and an intricate system of canals.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Akrotiri? Suites of The Gods Cave Spa is one of your top choices.

Suites of The Gods Cave Spa

The 5-star Suites of the Gods Cave Spa Hotel offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Santorini. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service, airport transfer are there for guest's enjoyment. Comfortable guestrooms ensure a good night's sleep with some rooms featuring facilities such as internet access – wireless, private pool, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning. Recuperate from a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the hotel's recreational facilities, including hot tub, fitness center, sauna, outdoor pool, indoor pool. For reliable service and professional staff, Suites of the Gods Cave Spa Hotel caters to your needs.

Day 3 | Morning

Ancient Thera

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,8:00am-3:00pm

Ticket Price: 4 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Kamari 847 00

The ancient Fira ruins were built around the 19th century BC, when a tribe first came to the holy island and built their settlement there. The leader of the tribe was called Fira. The site is said to have been inhabited until the Byzantine era.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Wine Museum-Koutsoyannopoulos nearby is the top choice before you leave Ancient Thera and hit the road.

Wine Museum-Koutsoyannopoulos

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,10:00am-7:00pm;Open on Mon-Sat,9:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 9.5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Epar. Od. Messarias - Archeas Thiras, Vothonas 84700

Here you can taste the local wines of Santorini and learn about local winemaking knowledge. If you are a wine lover, you will not be disappointed by coming here. You can taste wine in this museum, learn about the history of winemaking on the island, and if you are lucky, you can see the owner of the local winery and be invited to taste delicious wines at his home. The museum offers audio guides in several languages. In addition, every Sunday evening (when open on Sundays), there is a "Greek Night" where you can see entertainment such as fighting, traditional dancing and music.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Dreams Luxury Suites in advance, because all the tourists head to Wine Museum-Koutsoyannopoulos love staying at it.

Dreams Luxury Suites

Property Location You'll be centrally located in Santorini with a stay at Dreams Luxury Suites, minutes from Petros M. Nomikos Conference Centre and Archaeological Museum. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Wall Paintings of Thira Exhibition and Skaros Rock. Rooms Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private spa tubs. Your memory

Day 4 | Morning

Megaro Gyzi Museum

Ticket Price: 3 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Fira 847 00, Greece

Located behind the Catholic Cathedral, the museum displays many old photographs documenting local events, including the shocking photos of Fira before and immediately after the 1956 earthquake. In addition, there are many maps and artworks on display here.

Day 4 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Megaro Gyzi Museum, you can head to Oia, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Oia

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Oia 847 02, Greece

At the top of the northern headland of Santorini is a small town called Oia, which is very large. Unlike the town of Fira, which has a slightly more commercial flavor, the main purpose of most tourists here is to enjoy the sunset here. It is said that "the sunset falls into the Aegean Sea" can be seen here. The sunset view of the small town of Oia has been used as a source of inspiration by many artists and photographers. White houses, blue-roofed churches, and traditional windmills are always intoxicating under the setting sun. Whenever the sun goes down, tourists will always flock here, find a good place to watch the sunset and sit quietly for an hour, watching the sun go down slowly and disappear into the horizon, leaving only a crimson on the sea. Afterglow, the whole world calms down. Tourists can't help clapping their hands and applauding, praising this beautiful sunset. There are two platforms on the west side of the town, one is a seaside platform similar to the beacon tower, and the other is a small square under the windmill. These two places are good places to watch the sunset. Of course, you can also choose a restaurant with a good view and enjoy the food while watching the sunset. But remember to arrive early, otherwise you won't be able to get a seat. A seafood feast with Santorini specialty wine, and the sunset is very romantic. After nightfall, the small town of Oia still has a restless heart. There are various bars and nightclubs here. If you don’t go to nightclubs, you can also choose to go shopping. The small shops between the narrow alleys of Qingshi are usually open until one or two in the morning, so it is still crowded with people late at night, and the lights inside and outside the store are bright. Due to the relatively long sunshine hours in summer in Greece, the sun will only go down at 7 or 8 o'clock every night, so you still have enough time to visit other scenery of the town during the day. You can go to the Blue Roof Church to see, maybe you will meet the newlyweds who are having a wedding. Take a walk along the footpath of the town and see the white and blue huts from afar, blending in with the sky and the sea, and you can take pictures here. In addition, if economic conditions permit, you can choose to stay here for one night, choose that kind of Villa, open the window and face the sea, so that you can feel the dream-like scenery, which is very romantic.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: It's beautiful. I wanted to come back in summer. I was small in Santorinia and I went around by rental car in a day. I was the most beautiful Iama and stayed in Ia. I was really impressed because it was a scene I saw in the ad. But I don't recommend it very much in winter, but in winter, it was renovated, and there were many places where the cafe on the sea was closed.

Trip.com User: Oia is arguably the most beautiful village in santorini. Spend half a day wondering along the tiny lanes and you’ll be rewarded with breathtakingly beautiful views of blue domed churches. Atlantis bookshop is a must-visit in Oia!

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.