Aussies considering Santorini - worth it?

Hi everyone,

Appreciate your thoughts on this!

Myself and my partner are from Australia and will be visiting the UK for 2 weeks early-mid June, and then would like to explore somewhere in Europe from roughly 26 June - 03 July.

At this stage we are considering Santorini for a week and then Athens for a few days before going back home, however have heard it can get heinously crowded. With return flights to Europe alone costing $3k AUD each and a week's accom looking over 2k in Santorini, we're wondering if this is the best option (especially with it being cruise ship season!) Or if there are other more reasonably priced options in Europe we can consider. Open to anywhere, but we do enjoy diving, beautiful scenery, historic sights and beer, of course.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated, could we be spending our dollarydoos better elsewhere?

Thanks in advance!