Your complete guide to Santorini
Verified itineraries, honest advice, and no-fluff tips on the caldera, the hot springs of Palea Kameni, catamaran cruises, and day trips across the islands, from Oia to Milos.
Top-rated activities in Santorini
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Top destinations in and around Santorini
From the caldera and its catamaran cruises to Oia, Akrotiri, and the islands of the Cyclades further afield.
Oia
Blue domes, whitewashed lanes and a Byzantine kastro frame Santorini's most famous sunset view.
Fira
Santorini's busiest caldera town blends clifftop views, restaurants, transport links and a prehistory museum.
The Caldera
Learn how Santorini's caldera formed and where to see its crater rim and hot springs firsthand.
Nea Kameni
Walk the cindery crater of Santorini's active volcanic islet, reached by boat with a small cash fee.
Pyrgos
This hilltop village's ruined kastro is the only spot with a 360-degree view of the whole island.
Akrotiri
Explore Santorini's roofed, buried Minoan city and see how it differs from the ruins of Ancient Thira.
Things to do in Santorini
Hot springs, catamaran cruises, wine tasting, boat tours, and more — the best activities in Santorini.
Caldera Cruises
Catamaran and traditional-boat cruises linking Nea Kameni's crater, the hot springs and a stop at Thirassia.
Sunset Experiences
Watch the sunset from Oia's cliffside paths, Skaros Rock above Imerovigli, or a catamaran on the water.
Wine Tasting
Taste Assyrtiko wines and sweet Vinsanto at family wineries scattered through Pyrgos and nearby villages.
Volcano & Hot Springs
Walk Nea Kameni's fuming crater by boat, then cool off at the rust-colored hot springs off Palea Kameni.
Essential travel guides
Our most popular guides to help you prepare.
Sunset Guide
Find out where Santorini's famous sunset really happens and which quieter viewpoints see the same sky.
Cruise Guide
Everything about a caldera cruise: the Nea Kameni volcano walk, Palea Kameni's hot springs, fees and timing.
Wine Guide
Understand kouloura vine training and the PDO Santorini appellation before booking a wine tasting experience.
Volcano Guide
Learn about Nea Kameni's crater walk, its cash-only entry fee and why no lava is ever visible there.
Trip Length
A realistic guide to how many days Santorini needs for its villages, beaches, wine country and day trips.
Photo Spots
Four viewpoints for planning your own Santorini photos, from Skaros Rock to the Akrotiri Lighthouse.
Suggested itineraries
Tested routes to make the most of your time.
Three-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan covering Fira and Oia's caldera, Akrotiri's buried city and Perissa's black sand beach.
One-Week Itinerary
A seven-day plan touring caldera villages, Akrotiri, Pyrgos wine country, Perissa, Nea Kameni and Thirassia.
Cruise Day Plan
A one-day plan from the Old Port to Fira and Oia, timed precisely to your ship's reboarding hour.
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