This iconic caldera lined with white washed Cycladic style houses clinging to the edge of the cliff is one of the most picturesque places on earth.  I was torn about adding it to our around-the-world itinerary and tempted to visit a smaller island instead; however, I wanted to see the iconic place for myself and decided in favor of Santorini in the end.  We visited in April, before the tourist season was in full swing and it was absolutely everything it looks like in the pictures.  As far as logistics go, it was one of the more complicated parts of the trip to plan and you should definitely start planning this family vacation far in advance.

Greece is a great country to visit with kids!  The interesting stories and captivating characters of Greek mythology have a unique ability to intrigue people of all ages and thus engage travelers in the history of the country.  If your kids have ever read a Percy Jackson book, you have probably already experienced this.  The food is delicious, not too challenging for young palettes, and cheap.  Most people speak English and, as far as foreign countries go, it is relatively easy to navigate.  We originally planned to spend 18 days in Greece, but had some other plans fall through and ended up staying for 22 days.  In this post I am going to share our full itinerary, where to stay, the highlights, and our favorite restaurants in each location!  I will also include a suggested 2 week itinerary for people who have less time.