Greece in 4.5 days
 

Hello everyone,

I am planning to end my 1month honeymoon in June 2012 with 4.5 days in Greece. I know it's not long but unfortunately it's all I could fit into my schedule.

So far I was thinking of spending 1.5 days in Athens - would like to: see acropolis & Parthenon walk around Plaka) and whatever else I can fit in to the time any suggestions appreciated.

Then take a flight and spend the last 3 nights in Santorini. I want to spend more time in Santorini as it's my main reason for going to Greece. - I am interested in: Hike from Fira to Oia, Santorini Tram, Red Beach, Ancient Thira) Is there anything you would change add or not worth visiting?

How do you suggest I plan my trip?
Thanks in advance!

Are you flying in and out of Athens? In that case I would recommend a connecting flight directly to Santorini, saving Athens for last. That way you avoid checking in and out of an Athens hotel at the beginning of the trip, and a time-wasting layover at Athens Airport at the end. If you are flying out of Greece directly from Santorini, then, of course that wouldn't apply. :-)

If by "tram" you mean the cable car, you will be competing with all the cruise ship passengers who are required to use it to get up and down the cliff to and from their ship from the tender dock. Sometimes the lines are over an hour long. Go ahead and scratch that off your list. If Akrotiri has re-opened by then it would be well-worth your time to explore.

Hi brotherleelove, is there any official news on Akrotiri yet?

The official news are:
Christos Ntoumas, the responsible Professor of Archelogy at the University of Athens informed the Ministry of Culture that the archeologists have finished the major part of their works.
They are still have to work on the damages that were cause by the collapse of the roof, but as he said, there works will have no affect over the paths that will be constructed for the visitors of the Akrotiri.

The Municipality of Thira ( Santorini) is waiting for an at least temporarily delivery of the new bioclimatic roof, but there are still pending several certificates from several Ministries involved, regarding the safety of the new Roof.