14 days in Santorini, Mykonos & Athens Itinerary

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Santo Winery and Akrotiri LightHouse. Get some cultural insight at Akrotiri and Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos. Step out of Fira with an excursion to Perivolos in Perivolos--about 30 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Museum of Prehistoric Thira, delve into the distant past at Ancient Thera, take in the dramatic natural features at Skaros Rock, and kick back and relax at Vlychada Beach.

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Toronto, Canada to Fira is an approximately 15-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and flight; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and ferry. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Eastern European Time (EET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from Toronto in September, things will get a bit warmer in Fira: highs are around 32°C and lows about 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to ride a ferry to Mykonos Town.

A holiday in Mykonos Town offers a chance to relax on picturesque beaches and explore a labyrinth of charming streets lined with traditional white houses.

Take a break from the city and head to Elia Beach and Agios Sostis Beach. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Kalo Livadi Beach and Mirsini Beach. There's much more to do: wander the streets of Little Venice, don't miss a visit to The Windmills (Kato Milli), browse the exhibits of Dio Horia, and kick back and relax at Paradise Beach.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Mykonos Town travel route planner .

Getting from Fira to Mykonos Town by ferry takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly. In September, daytime highs in Mykonos Town are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can travel to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Shop till you drop at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre and Melissokampos. Do some cultural sightseeing at Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum. Explore Athens' surroundings by going to Mycenae (Lion Gate & Citadel and Treasury of Atreus). There's lots more to do: stroll around Philopappos Hill, don't miss a visit to Erechtheion, explore the ancient world of Ancient Agora of Athens, and take a stroll through Anafiotika.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Athens route maker website .

Do a combination of flight and subway from Mykonos Town to Athens in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and flight. September in Athens sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.