13 days in Corfu, Attica & Santorini Itinerary

Often called "Kastropolis" because of its majestic Venetian castle, Corfu Town once featured such extensive fortifications that a force of over 20,000 soldiers defended them.

Corfu Town is known for historic sites, wildlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: deepen your knowledge of military history at Old Fortress Corfu, don't miss a visit to Spianada Square, take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum of Corfu, and explore the historical opulence of New Fortress.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Corfu Town trip planner.

San Diego, USA to Corfu Town is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 10 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to °F, and evening lows to °F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Athens.

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

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Nikos Limo Taxi Tours. Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus, get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, and stop by Plaka.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Athens trip site.

Traveling by flight from Corfu Town to Athens takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around °F in September, and nighttime lows around °F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel to Fira.

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

Step out of Fira with an excursion to La Ponta in Akrotiri--about 30 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, explore the striking landscape at Skaros Rock, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, and hike along Ekklisia Theoskepasti hiking trail.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Fira trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

You can fly from Athens to Fira in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In September, plan for daily highs up to °F, and evening lows to °F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.