Comparison
Douro Valley or Santorini? Which to choose for a group trip
Douro Valley or Santorini: budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Douro Valley | Santorini | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| Budget | €€€budget.2 | €€€budget.3 |
| Best time | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Vibe | Food & WineRomanticNature | RomanticRelax |
Which one?
- Pick Douro Valley if your group is after good food and wine and nature and want to spend less. The best time to go is May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
- Pick Santorini if your group is after relaxing. The best time to go is May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Douro Valley
Portugal
Terraced vineyards dropping to the river, quintas to stay in and taste wine at, and slow cruises on the Douro. In September the harvest makes it even more special.
- Best time
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
Food & WineRomanticNatureFrom the guide Trips for couples travelling with friends: 6 destinations
Santorini
Greece
White houses on the caldera, world-famous sunsets and wineries making volcanic wine. Skip August and look for a house in Imerovigli or Pyrgos, calmer than Oia.
- Best time
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.3
RomanticRelaxFrom the guide Trips for couples travelling with friends: 6 destinations
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.