Athens & Santorini in 5 days — ruins, sunsets and slow tavernas
by Maya Levi · Updated Sep 17, 2026
A first Greece trip that mixes two Athens days with three on Santorini: the Acropolis at opening time, a food walk in Psyrri, a ferry across the Aegean, a caldera hike from Fira to Oia and one lazy beach day. Hotels, tours and the ferry booked through TripShare partners.
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Day 1 · Arrival & first walk
Athens
💬 Rooftop breakfast faces the Acropolis; ask for a high floor.
Athens
💬 Go late afternoon, the marble galleries are empty after 5 pm.
Athens
💬 Grilled octopus and horta; no reservations, arrive by 8.
Day 2 · Acropolis and the old market
Athens
💬 8 am slot beats the heat and the cruise groups.
Athens
💬 Souvlaki, loukoumades, bougatsa; come hungry.
Athens
💬 Line 1 from Monastiraki, 25 minutes.
Day 3 · Ferry to Santorini
Santorini
💬 Upper-deck seats; arrival at Athinios port around midday.
Santorini
💬 Cave room with a small terrace over the caldera.
Santorini
💬 Reserve a railing table two days ahead.
Day 4 · Caldera hike to Oia
Santorini
💬 10 km, take 2 l of water and a hat; bus back from Oia.
Santorini
💬 Arrive 45 minutes early for a spot.
Santorini
💬 Fava and tomato keftedes.
Day 5 · Last morning
Santorini
💬 Small automatic is enough; parking in Oia is scarce.
Santorini
💬 Wear water shoes.
Santorini
💬 45-minute hop; book the evening flight and keep the day free.
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