Foodie's Paradise: A 4-Day Itinerary for Santorini

  1. Day 1: Wine Tasting in Pyrgos
    30 minutes (8 miles) from Santorini Airport

    Explore the traditional village of Pyrgos with its stunning alleys, blue domes, and whitewashed houses. Visit the Estate Argyros winery and taste some of the best locally produced wines along with local cheese and olives. Take a stroll in the narrow streets and enjoy a meal at Cava Alta, where you can try various Greek mezze plates.

  2. Day 2: Exploring Fira and Oia
    20 minutes (6 miles) drive from Pyrgos

    Start your day by exploring the capital of Santorini, Fira, and take a cable car to Old Port to see the magnificent caldera view. Later head to the cliffside village of Oia and capture stunning photos at Amoudi Bay. Have lunch at the Blue Sky Restaurant, which serves traditional dishes including fresh seafood platters.

  3. Day 3: Beach Day at Perissa
    20 minutes (8 miles) drive from Oia

    Get ready to hit the black-sand beach of Perissa, which is dotted with umbrellas, beach bars, and restaurants. If you're feeling adventurous, go for a scuba diving session with Aqua Blue. Later, visit the Perissa Ancient Thira and explore the ruins of the historic city, which dates back to the 9th century BC. For dinner, head to Charisma Restaurant and savor the authentic Greek cuisine, including grilled octopus and moussaka.

  4. Day 4: Cooking Class in Akrotiri
    20 minutes (7 miles) drive from Perissa

    Join the Volcano Cooking class and learn how to make traditional Greek dishes like tzatziki, dolmades, and chicken souvlaki. You can also visit the Akrotiri Lighthouse located at the southernmost end of the island, with a panoramic view of the Aegean Sea. End your day with some cocktails and delicious snacks at PK Cocktail Bar.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Estate Argyros wine tasting (1 hour, €25)
  • Cava Alta restaurant (lunch, 2 hours, €30)
  • Blue Sky restaurant (lunch, 2 hours, €40)
  • Aqua Blue scuba diving (1 hour, €50)
  • Perissa Ancient Thira (2 hours, €12)
  • Charisma Restaurant (dinner, 2 hours, €45)
  • Volcano Cooking class (3 hours, €70)
  • Akrotiri Lighthouse (1 hour, free)
  • PK Cocktail Bar (2 hours, €25)

  • Total Estimated Costs: €297

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, take a boat tour to see the Santorini's volcanic hot springs, visit the Red Beach or explore the wineries at Megalochori. For a shorter trip, skip the cooking class, ancient ruins or Perissa Beach.

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