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Take a trip to Santorini to find a quintessentially Greek island that is home to a beautiful collection of villages perched on the southern end of the Cyclades islands. On the island itself, explore the white stone villages of Oia and Fira, originally hacked out of caves thousands of years ago, and discover the best views of the Aegean Sea. After marvelling at the orange sunset, spend the rest of your evening with a delicious seafood barbecue and a cooling glass of Assyrtiko, the local white wine. You’ll never want your Santorini vacation to end.
What to see during a Santorini vacation
Oia
Santorini's most popular village
Fira
Historic center of the islands
Santorini Caldera
Picturesque volcanic beaches
Top attractions on your Santorini itinerary
Akrotiri
Even by Greek standards, Akrotiri is ancient. Once part of the Bronze Age Minoan civilization, this settlement flourished for centuries before a massive volcanic eruption in 1600 BC buried it in ash. Fortunately, the town was evacuated, preserving its streets, homes, and artifacts. As you explore this remarkably well-preserved archaeological site, don’t miss the Spring Fresco: vibrant depictions of blooming flowers and swallows that have survived more than 3,600 years.
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Oia
Perched along Santorini’s cliffs, Oia is the island’s most iconic village. Whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches cling to the caldera’s rim, creating postcard-perfect views against the island’s red volcanic rock. Walk along the ridge to the ruins of Agios Nikolaos Castle for some of the island’s best panoramic views, and bring your camera to capture Santorini’s most famous sunset.
Fira
Fira, also known as Thera, serves as Santorini’s lively capital and historic center. Follow the zigzagging path down to the old harbor, where ships have connected Santorini to Crete and the mainland for centuries. After exploring the waterfront, take the cable car back up while enjoying stunning views of the cliffside, including the Church of the Three Bells, a favorite among Tourlane’s Travel Experts.
Santorini Caldera
Santorini’s dramatic crescent shape forms part of a volcanic caldera, now filled with sparkling blue waters. End your visit with a boat trip across the bay to Thirasia, a peaceful neighboring island dotted with a few blue-roofed homes. From its rocky slopes, look back toward Santorini’s cliffs as you relax under the sun — the perfect finale to your tailor-made Santorini getaway.
Useful information for your Santorini vacation
Santorini is well-known for being one of the most premium of the Greek isles. The cost of your Santorini vacation depends on your travel preferences, and on what time of year you choose to visit. Speak to a Tourlane Travel Expert for more information and a free quotation.
The best time to visit Santorini is during April, May, September, or October. These months are just before or just after the peak tourist season, and offer good weather and fewer crowds.
Santorini is 186 miles from Athens. The quickest way to get there is by air, which takes approximately 50 minutes. Alternatively, there are ferries that run between Santorini and Athens, which take between four and eight hours.
The quickest way to get from the United States to Santorini is via Athens. Athens has direct flights to the USA, and there are multiple daily flights from Athens to Santorini. Alternatively, fly to Athens and then take an onward ferry to Santorini.
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