Thks imanf_m.
I have 6 full days in all in Athen, not including arrival and departure days.
From Athen, I plan to fly to Santorini and back.
Any recommendation on how I should spilt my limited time between Athen and Santorini. It will be my first time there.
you should plan to spend about 2-3 days in santorini, visit the neighbouring islands of the cyclades...take the ferry spend a night in naxos, paros etc....i arrived at athens, took a flight to santorini..and ferry to piraeus(athens port), to experience both flight/ferry..
unless you really like city life, athens is really all that...perhaps dedicate a couple of days to see the monument ,sites eg parthenon or corinthian canal...
heading there during summer (june to aug)? it super duper peak season, so book your accommodatn in advance...
drive carefully if u intend to rent a car in santorini..like the locals say “its a jungle out there”.
if you’re heading there (islands) in march, i believe more shops/restaurants will be opened (better than in winter months choices are limited).. though most will open late april to may onwards in preparation for summer crowd. so dont be surprised if your selection is closed, check online or call before makin your way there.. there will be other choices so no worries