Are you a luxury seeker interested in stunning views and dinner on the water, or an adventure seeker looking for hot springs and a short hike?
Here are a couple of popular boating options in Santorini—we personally chose the format of the first trip and had an incredibly memorable time. Did you know that you can hike to the volcano crater that once erupted to create Santorini as we know it today? Or that you can swim in volcanic hot springs right next door? Visiting Nea Kameni was one of our personal highlights from our trip, and we highly recommend adding it to your 3 day Santorini itinerary. This fun tour will take you to Nea Kameni to see the crater, to the hot springs, and to Thirassia island, all in one day!
And, because this is Santorini, the boat ride to get to each of these places is almost as incredible as the locations themselves. Book your boat tour to the volcano crater and hot springs today! Are you picturing an all-day splurge for your day on the water in Santorini?
Choose the later start time to enjoy the sunset on the water, or an earlier start with lunch if you want to spend the brightest hours of the day on the water before returning to Santorini for a leisurely dinner on the island. Book your sunset cruise in Santorini today! The beach is about a minute walk from the parking lot, and requires a bit of a hike down a trail to get to—but it is gorgeous.
The Minoan civilization that once called Akrotiri home was related to Cretan civilization, and therefore unrelated to the Greek people who call the area home today. The city is said to have been buried in a volcanic eruption in 16th century BCE, and is one of several locations that are theorized to possibly have been the origin of the legend of Atlantis.
The excavation of Akrotiri began in , and today you can visit the remains of the city, including impressive frescoes and many artifacts found on site. But we did use the hot tub every night. We had a wonderful experience at this hotel. Learn where to stay for a great view of the caldera and get recommendations whether you are looking for a budget hotel, luxury hotel, or if you are traveling as a family.
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May I ask what month you visited Santorini? We are planning a trip to Greece this Fall and will be reading a whole lot more of your articles. Thank you so much! We visited Greece in early April …it was spring break so it was over the Easter holiday. Depending on when in the fall you visit Greece, you could have similar weather.
Let us know if you have any more questions while planning your trip. Cheers, Julie. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sign me up for the newsletter! Facebook Pinterest Twitter. Sample Santorini Itineraries 1 Day in Santorini 1 day in Santorini gives you just enough time to visit the highlights.
Option 2: Tour of Santorini If you only have one day in Santorini and have no desire to walk from town to town, consider taking a tour of the island. Day 1 On day 1, tour the island. Our top pick is the half-day private tour of Santorini. Day 2 On day 2 of this Santorini itinerary, cruise in the caldera of Santorini. Should You Rent a Car? That depends. Public Transportation Public buses connect most sites on the island. Taxis Taxis are more expensive than the bus but can be quicker and more convenient.
Booking Your Ferry Tickets If you are visiting Greece during the summer months, book your tickets in advance because they do sell out especially the smaller Seajet ferries. Where to Eat on Santorini One of our favorite things to do in Santorini was to eat, drink, and search out the best restaurants with sunset views. Comments 3. Read more here on the hidden gems of Santorini.
The crescent-shaped island of Santorini is compact enough that driving from one end to the other takes less than an hour, and it's easy to maximize a short trip.
With only 24 hours here, you can see the ruins of Akrotiri, the vineyards at Megalochori, and the whitewashed villages of Oia and Fira.
But to really experience Santorini, consider spending three to five days: you'll be able to sightsee, hike, and beach-hop while embracing the relaxed pace of island life. Santorini in 24 Hours Fishing boats in the harbor on Santorini Spend just 24 hours on Santorini may feel a bit rushed, but you can still check some of its top spots off your list.
Santorini in days Flowery vineyard paths near Akrotiri If you have a days in Santorini, consider taking a food tour. Create your custom-made trip to Greece. Get Started. In the evening, take a sunset winery tour, followed by a nice dinner. Day 3 — You could spend your last day in Santorini spending some time on the beach, and wandering around Fira. If you only have a two days in Santorini, you can still see some of the highlights.
Day 1 — If you are arriving early in the day, you will have some time to either spend on the beach, or maybe explore a couple of the villages. In the evening, take a sunset volcano sailing trip. Finish your day with a dinner at a restaurant with a view to the caldera, and perhaps a late drink in Fira or Oia. Day 2 — If you are leaving late in the day, you have plenty of time to visit the ancient site of Akrotiri in the early morning, and continue with a winery tour.
Alternatively, you can take a bus tour of the island. This is the norm for people visiting Santorini on a cruise boat or a sailing boat. You will typically have anything from 6 to 12 hours on Santorini, so you will want to make the most of it. Your cruise boat will definitely provide you with some options. If none of them sound appealing, you could consider booking a private tour of the island , which you can customize according to your interests. We have been to Santorini a couple of times, and have travelled around in our own car, rental car, bus and on foot.
On that occasion, we did the Fira — Oia hike, took a sailing trip to the volcano and hot springs, visited Ancient Akrotiri, drove around the island, and visited the main towns and villages. We actually saw the most magical sunset in Fira, rather than Oia! When we returned in summer, we spent a reasonable amount of time on the popular beaches.
As it was extremely hot, some of the more strenuous activities were not very appealing. While the stunning views in Oia rewarded us for the — literally — thousands of steps we walked, we still think that visiting outside peak season is better. It depends on the time of year you are going, how you will get around, and what is more important for you — sunset views or beaches.
If you are going in summer and are interested in beaches, you can stay on any of the seaside villages on the east coast, like Kamari, Perissa or Perivolos. If you want sunset views and are prepared to splurge, you can stay anywhere between Fira and Oia. While most people visit Santorini during the summer month, it is actually better to visit in spring or autumn.
You will then avoid the summer crowds and extremely high temperatures. April, May and October are all lovely months to visit Santorini. You will find that accommodation and restaurant prices vary widely. Unless you are visiting in August, you can find budget rooms euro per night in the coastal resorts. You can also find street food like souvlaki and gyros for about 5 euro per person. If you want to dine at a specific restaurant with a sunset view, you should definitely book ahead of time, especially if you are visiting in high season.
Restaurants at the coastal resorts are generally more relaxed, and you can just walk in. Please put them in the special bin provided. Santorini has an international airport, so check if there are direct flights from your country. Otherwise, you will need to fly to Athens, and then get an onward flight or ferry to Santorini. There are several types of ferries to Santorini. SeaJets are faster, but also more expensive. A useful website to compare ferry routes and book your ferry tickets is Ferryscanner.
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I was at Santorini for 7 days, one issue I had was that there was no decent map of the hike from Oi to Fira. If you are not careful you end up on a narrow path with a m drop. Catamaran sunset tour around the Caldera with generous libations was extremely enjoyable. White eggplants are not to be missed. Probably good to note that the night life is mainly in Fira. Interesting that you mention that with the hike!
We had found it pretty easy to follow back in I totally agree that a sunset tour is a must-do!
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