Santorini, Greece A Visual Travel Guide WOW

Santorini is one of the most popular islands of Greece & has become the most iconic tourist destination since 2012.

Though it is most popular for a volcanic site, there is a lot more to be seen and done.

Getting to Santorini from India

Flights from New Delhi – Santorini

Gulf Air Qatar Airways

Lufthansa Air France

Turkish Airlines

Flight Time – 14 hours – 21 hours

Getting to Santorini from India

Flights from New Delhi – Athens

Alitalia Jet Airways Emirates

Etihad Airways Aeroflot

Flight Time – 16 hours – 21 hours

Ferry from Athens - Santorini

How we went?

1. Air India from New Delhi - Frankfurt

Flight Time – 8 hours

2. Ryanair from Frankfurt to Crete

Flight Time – 1.5 hours

3. Ferry from Crete to Santorini

Ferry Time – 50 minutes

Most important tips while visiting Santorini

Rent a car – It gives you freedom to tour 12 kms of the island at leisure.

Cost – 30 Euros per day & up.

While admiring the sea, do not forget to click poster picture., Keep your camera ready for spontaneous shots.

Do not miss out on the beautiful cost-free views of the island.

Ditch the mules and get on a cable car instead, to & fro the port. Looks more like cruelty to us.

1.  Caldera Volcanic Cruise 2. Koutsoyanannopoulos wine museum

3.  Street shopping in Fira 4. Walk in the narrow lanes of Pyrgos

5. Party at Murphy’s 6. Watch sunsets from Taverns

7. Red, White & Black beach 8. Stay in fascinating villas

Top 8 things to do in Santorini

Day 1

Cruise to the Calderas – Trek to the volcanic crates & enjoy the views of Fira and Oia towns.

Cost – 25 Euros

And then, sail to lunch at Thirasara Island, sister island!

with a bunch of common interest nomads.

Captain Johns will be your best bet on the island with a fantastic view and tons of vegetarian food.

Cost – 35 Euros

After returning, enjoy the sunset views from your villa. Alternatively, you can enjoy the sunrise & even take the sunset

view Caldera cruise for just an additional of 10 euros.

Hotel Villa costs - 200 euros & up

Stroll in the night markets of Fira & street shop for souvenirs, clothes, accessories, traditional Greek cultural artifacts.

Day 2

Every household has a traditional wine making process. Do not miss visiting the Koutsoyanannopoulos wine museum, that

narrates stories of centuries.

Entry fee - 10 Euros (Including wine tasting)

Close to the wine museum is the Red beach in Akrotiri, which is a must visit. Dip yourself into therapeutic waters of the

sea and red shores.

Just outside the beach is a beautiful chalky white church which is a great place to click candid pictures.

After a wine tasting & a great swim on the beach, try Amstel and Pizza on the black beach.

Day 3

Pyrgos is the most photogenic corner in the island. Walk the narrow lanes of this village to discover real Santoranian beauty.

Pyrgos village has little caved houses, the best view of the blue dome & 5 bells and is cost-free.

In the night, drive up to Oia and see the sundown from there. It is known to be one of the best places to witness sunsets. Park

yourself at one of the cafes overlooking the mountains.

8 Villages of Santorini

Fira – Most popular in Santorini & very happening for tourists.

Oia – View of Fira town, sunset views & less fancy lanes.

Akrotiri – Tour the excavation spots since last earthquake.

Kamari – Perfect for a day at the Black beach.

Imerovigli – Houses stunning cavehouses & down stairways.

Megalochori – A half-abandoned town with wine making facilities.

Pyrgos – Climb up the stairs to get up & close with the Blue dome.

Firostefani – Walk along for single white cliff-side street

What to eat in Santorini?

Melitzanosalata – Brinjal in Greek style – Vegetarian

Prepared in olive oil and chopped till a beautiful golden bharta style preparation is created. Eaten with Pita bread.

Taramasalata/ Tzatziki – Yogurt, Cucumber & garlic dip

A perfect companion of any starter, Tzatziki is available on all menus. You could even haul chips from the supermarket & use

this as a dip.

Moussaka – Baked & Layered

An eggplant & Potato baked dish, stuffed with meat.

Souvlaki

Souvlaki is a very famous Greek dish. A single Chicken Souvlaki is enough for a large appetite. Grilled sticks can be combined with

Tzatziki

Kolokythokeftedes – Fried Zucchini Fritters - Vegetarian

Dolma – Wrapped Vine/Cabbage leaves - Vegetarian

Dolma is stuffed with eggplant, tomato, pepper, onion and garlic. You can opt for the ones with meat stuffing too.

Honey & Baklava – A popular sweet dish - Vegetarian

Santorini, Greece A Visual Travel Guide

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