Day trips from Santorini
Day trips from Santorini open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are April–May and September to November, with highs around 72°F (22°C).
Photo: Giles Laurent, CC BY-SA 4.0
Top day trips in Santorini
Half-Day Santorini Private TourFrom $56View 
Santorini in a Day: Private Custom Santorini Tour with PickupFrom $200View 
Half-Day Santorini Sightseeing TourFrom $69View 
Santorini Caldera Day Traditional Cruise with Meal and DrinksFrom $114View 
Half Day Santorini Sightseeing Shore Excursion TourFrom $104View 
Santorini Caldera Sunset Traditional Cruise with Meal and DrinksFrom $92View
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Places to go from Santorini
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Folegandros
- A quiet Cycladic island with a clifftop village. About 33 miles away.
- Heraklion
- Crete's capital, near the Minoan palace of Knossos. About 76 miles away.
- Ios
- An island of beaches and nightlife, a short ferry away. About 22 miles away.
- Milos
- Volcanic beaches and coloured rock formations, best seen by boat. About 61 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Santorini month by month
Averages for Santorini.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 58 (14) | 58 (15) | 61 (16) | 67 (20) | 74 (23) | 82 (28) | 86 (30) | 86 (30) | 81 (27) | 73 (23) | 67 (19) | 60 (16) |
| Low °F (°C) | 50 (10) | 51 (10) | 52 (11) | 56 (14) | 62 (17) | 70 (21) | 74 (23) | 74 (24) | 70 (21) | 64 (18) | 58 (15) | 53 (12) |
| Rain, in | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:26 pm | 5:59 pm | 6:25 pm | 7:52 pm | 8:18 pm | 8:38 pm | 8:37 pm | 8:10 pm | 7:27 pm | 6:43 pm | 5:10 pm | 5:04 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Santorini?
April–May and September to November. Expect highs around 72°F (22°C). The least comfortable months are January and February.
What's the closest day trip from Santorini?
Ios, about 22 miles away: an island of beaches and nightlife, a short ferry away. Folegandros, about 33 miles away: a quiet Cycladic island with a clifftop village. Milos, about 61 miles away: volcanic beaches and coloured rock formations, best seen by boat.
Where can I book day trips in Santorini?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
