8 days in Santorini, Milos & Athens Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, then delve into the distant past at Akrotiri, then stop by Eruption Concept, and finally indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Amoudi Bay, explore the striking landscape at Skaros Rock, then hike along Ekklisia Theoskepasti hiking trail, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Mnemossyne Gallery.

To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Oia trip itinerary builder tool.

Shanghai, China to Oia is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of train, flight, and bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Shanghai to Oia is minus 6 hours. In April in Oia, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to travel to Milos.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): surround yourself with nature on Horizon Yachts, then relax and rejuvenate at Ioanna massage, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Agios Haralambos.

To find traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Milos visit planner.

You can do a combination of taxi and ferry from Oia to Milos in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight. In May, daytime highs in Milos are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Athens.

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Lycabettus, get engrossed in the history at National Archaeological Museum, and appreciate the history behind Erechtheion.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Athens road trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Milos to Athens takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi. In May, daytime highs in Athens are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.