Santorini vs Ios sets a romantic, scenic, premium island against a younger, livelier one with sandy beaches, nightlife and better value. Santorini wins on views and romance; Ios wins on beaches, partying and price. This guide compares them on scenery, beaches, nightlife, cost and who each suits. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. Both … Read more
Santorini has hundreds of churches, from the famous blue domes of Oia to the Orthodox and Catholic cathedrals of Fira, the hilltop Profitis Ilias monastery and the ancient Panagia Episkopi. This guide covers the cathedrals, the blue-domed churches, the monasteries and the historic churches worth visiting. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. Churches are … Read more
Santorini watersports centre on the lively south-coast beaches of Perissa, Perivolos and Kamari, with jet skis, jet-ski safaris to the volcano, windsurfing, banana boats, wakeboarding, SUP and more. This guide covers the activities, the best beaches, jet-ski tours and tips for watersports. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. Watersports add adventure to a beach … Read more
Santorini horse riding offers guided tours along black-sand beaches like Eros and Vlychada and through vineyards and volcanic canyons, with experienced instructors and horses for all levels. This guide covers what the tours are like, the routes, who they suit, the cost and how to book a ride. Horse riding is a memorable, active way … Read more
A Santorini 3 day itinerary is the perfect first visit, balancing the Fira-to-Oia hike and the famous sunset, a caldera and volcano cruise, and the ancient site of Akrotiri with wine and the southern villages. This guide sets out the three days hour by hour, with tips for making the most of them. Plan the … Read more
Santorini flights land at JTR airport, with frequent year-round links to Athens in about 50 minutes and many seasonal direct routes from across Europe in summer. This guide covers the airport, flights from Athens, the airlines, international routes, prices and booking tips for flying to Santorini. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. Flying is … Read more
A Santorini packing list centres on light, breathable clothes, comfortable flat shoes for the cobbled, sloped lanes, swimwear, a light layer for breezy evenings and good sun protection. This guide covers what clothes to pack, the right footwear, swimwear and beach gear, and the essentials to bring. Packing well makes the most of the wider … Read more
Exo Gonia is a quiet, authentic hillside village near Pyrgos in central-eastern Santorini, with old houses and churches, the ancient Panagia Episkopi church nearby, surrounding vineyards and the celebrated Metaxi Mas taverna. This guide covers the village, the church, the food and how to visit. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. Exo Gonia is … Read more
Vourvoulos is a peaceful, authentic village and unspoilt black-sand-and-pebble beach on Santorini’s north-east coast, about 4 kilometres from Fira, with a small fishing port, a seaside taverna and a nearby winery. This guide covers the village, the beach, what to do and how to visit Vourvoulos. Vourvoulos is a tranquil corner of the wider Santorini … Read more
Karterados is a quiet, authentic village a short walk south-east of Fira, a budget-friendly base with traditional houses, family tavernas and frequent buses, close to the capital yet calmer and cheaper. This guide covers what Karterados is like, what to do, where it sits and how to visit. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. … Read more
Assyrtiko is Santorini’s flagship white wine, a crisp, mineral, saline dry white grown on ancient ungrafted vines in volcanic soil, and one of the most age-worthy whites in the world. This guide covers what Assyrtiko is, the taste, the unique vines and terroir, the food pairings and where to try it. Plan the whole trip … Read more
Vinsanto is Santorini’s prized amber dessert wine, made from sun-dried, mainly Assyrtiko grapes and matured in oak casks for years, one of the oldest wines in the Mediterranean. This guide covers what Vinsanto is, its history, how it is made, the taste and where to try it on the island. Plan the whole trip with … Read more