Things to Do in Santorini

Things to Do in Santorini, Greece - Santorini Attractions

Things to Do in Santorini

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Semi Private Standard | Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek buffet and Drinks
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Santorini Volcano & Hot Springs Tour
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Santorini Caldera Cruise Including Full Greek Meal and Drinks
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Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks
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Semi Private Premium | Catamaran Cruise with BBQ on board & Drinks
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Small-Group Santorini Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour
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Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach
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Santorini Classic Highlights Tour
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Wine Tour Santorini
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Experience Santorini: Wine Tasting Small Group Tour
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Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Top Attractions in Santorini

1. Hiking Trail Fira - Oia

Hiking Trails

It generally followed the 1,100 foot caldera rim with revealing vistas of the crescent shaped island and the sunlight…

2. Amoudi Bay

Bodies of Water

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The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera…

3. Museum of Prehistoric Thira

Speciality Museums

Temporarily closed

It is a living documentation of the Minoan civilization that is over 3600 years old, destroyed by earthquakes and a…

4. Kamari Beach

Beaches

Lined with hotels, bars, beach restaurants, shops and market stalls.

5. Akrotiri Archaeological Site

Ancient Ruins

Its a prefectly preserved ancient city whose populace was vaporized in instant from volcanic eruption about 3500 years…

6. Sunset in Oia

Points of Interest & Landmarks

The white and blue building are enveloped by a soft orange hue and the serene blue Aegean Sea waters turnaround covered…

7. Ancient Thera

Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

A place that belongs to Santorini history, dating back to the period when the island was another form (before major…

8. Domaine Sigalas

Wineries & Vineyards

Vines on the island are 300+ years old, archeological sites are uncovering a society with a rich history in merchant…

9. Gaia Winery

Wineries & Vineyards

It is possibly the newest winery on the island and has received international recognition.

10. Perissa Black Sand Beach

Beaches

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A long dark sand endless beach, 7 kilometres of sweeping shore backed with traditional taverna's cafes and bars.

11. Three Bells of Fira

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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The current church was restored in 1960 after the devastating 1956 earthquake severely damaged it.

12. Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist

Churches & Cathedrals

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One of the key architectural skyline points, and key historic / religious buildings in Fira / on Santorini.

13. Santo Winery

Wineries & Vineyards

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This is a large winery with tons of outdoor seating space overlooking the beautiful Aegean sea and caldera.

14. Eduart Gjopalaj Workshop

Art Galleries

Open now

Original wood carved art by Eduart Gjopalaj and unusual artful jewelry pieces by local Greek artisans.

15. Santorini Cable Car

Trams

The ship drops anchor off Skala, about 900 feet below the town of Fira, the island’s capital.

16. Santorini Volcano

Volcanos

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Santorini is essentially what remains after an enormous volcanic eruption that destroyed the earliest settlements on a…

17. Megalochori - Traditional Village

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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Underground cave house and 1956 relics from the last earthquake.

18. Lighthouse

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses

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One of the oldest lighthouses in Greece, it was built in 1892, by a French merchant company.

19. The Castle of St Nicholas

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The marbled walks meandering through various souvenir shops, stalls and restaurants reflected the heat of the midday…

20. Skaros Rock

Geologic Formations

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Once a castle, until it's destruction in the early 19th centiry, Skaros rock is now a protruding rock formation that…

21. Gabbiano Nero

Art Galleries

Open now

Vibrant additions for the home, from plates to decorative elements.

22. Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral

Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

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This cathedral occupies a prominent position in Fira just back from the cliff edge wall and on the edge of the volcanic…

23. Oia's Main Street

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

Santorini is said to be the remains of the fabled lost city of Atlantis.

24. Church of TImios Stavros

Churches & Cathedrals

The blue domed church and its impressive bell tower are in the centre of Perissa.

25. Perivolos Beach

Beaches

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It forges its own sounds and kindles its own symphony.

26. Venetsanos Winery

Wineries & Vineyards

This winery has preserved its old wine making processes in a museum presentation to showcase what was the origins of…

27. Red Beach

Beaches

The cliff is a section cut through a volcano and shows layers of cinders.

28. Zoodochos Pigi Cave

Caverns & Caves

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Cave includes a fresh water spring and limestone deposits forming stalagmites and small clear water pools.

29. Church of Panagia

Churches & Cathedrals

Those old churches are eternal guardians of all people living at the mouth of an active volcano.

30. Nea Kameni

Islands

This is an active volcano seated right at the middle of the Caldera bay which is still believed to be active according…

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Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Outdoor Activities

4WD Tours

Multi-day Tours

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