Santorini is one of the most special and beautiful places in the world. You can experience the magic of Santorini in 2025 by taking a Santorini tour.
1. Walk in the Caldera
This is one of the most basic routes on the island, as it connects four of the most popular settlements of the Caldera. You can comfortably walk the route from Fira to Firostefani and Imerovigli, so you have the opportunity to comfortably photograph the beauty of the Caldera as many times as you want and from any angle.
2. See the sunset in Oia
Oia is one of the most famous destinations, known worldwide for its sunset. Captains’ houses built in neoclassical architecture with Renaissance influences, cave houses with colorful walls, picturesque alleys, old churches, and luxurious restaurants make up the romantic image of Oia. It is no coincidence that thousands of couples from all over the world choose Oia every year as the setting for the most important moment of their lives, their wedding.
While the sunset in Oia is one of the most famous, the truth is that no matter where you enjoy it, just being in Santorini and getting lost in the colors of the sunset is enough in itself.
If you want to avoid the hordes of tourists rushing to get a spot for the natural spectacle that has made it famous around the world, we have the solution for you. Two more wonderful spots to enjoy the sun “setting” on the Aegean horizon are from Skaros in Imerovigli or the Akrotiri lighthouse.
3. Visit the most famous spots of Santorini in 2025
Fira
Built 260 meters above sea level, Fira which is the capital of Santorini, dressed in characteristic Cycladic colors, looks as if it has climbed the edge of a cliff. The dazzling white of the houses in combination with the vertical volcanic rocks that emerge from the seabed cause the admiration of those who see Santorini for the first time from the sea.
Fira is very developed in terms of tourism. It has the infrastructure that a visitor to an island could ask for, hotels, rooms to rent, shopping stores, restaurants, bars, clubs, nightclubs, cafes, banks, etc. In Fira, you can also find the Archaeological Museum of Thira, the Museum of Prehistoric Thira with finds from the excavations at Akrotiri, and the Megaro Gyzi, one of the most important cultural institutions of Santorini.
Firostefani
Very close to Fira is the famous Firostefani, a must-see for every visitor to the island. In Firostefani, in addition to the unbeatable view over the steep cliff, you will find many restaurants and taverns.
Imerovigli
Imerovigli with its “natural balcony” on the Caldera is one of the most sought-after settlements in Santorini, thanks to the luxurious hotel complexes located here. From their privileged terraces, you will enjoy the most breathtaking view of the caldera and Thirasia. In the central square of the village, you will find restaurants to taste Santorini flavors and relax while admiring the incredible landscape that spreads out before you. You can visit all these places by taking a tour of Santorini.
4. Take a private wine tour in Santorini in 2025
Caldera may be the island’s trademark, but Santorini is proud of another reason. Its unique wines have been exported all over the world for thousands of years. Your experience in Santorini can take on another dimension if you visit one or more of its many interesting wineries.
Make sure you take a private Santorini wine tour. You will be guided through the vineyards, learn everything about wine, and taste different varieties, which are combined with the flavors of the place.
Beyond wine, the tours often offer breathtaking views of the caldera, charming villages, and warm hospitality. A Santorini wine tour is a unique experience, especially for wine lovers.
5. Visit Akrotiri
It is the most important archaeological discovery of the Eastern Mediterranean. It is a prehistoric settlement that was first inhabited around 4500 BC and came to light after systematic excavations began in 1967. You can take a private historical tour in Santorini in 2025.
6. Swim at the unique beaches of Santorini in 2025
The beaches of Santorini are unique, as is the entire island. The most famous of them are: Perissa, one of the liveliest beaches on the island since in addition to being fully organized, there is also a water park. Kamari is a fully organized and more family-friendly beach.
Monolithos, is another more family-friendly beach with shallow, clear waters and black sand. Perivolos, is one of the most cosmopolitan beaches on the island with its characteristic black sand and crystal clear waters. The Red Beach, where everything is painted red, from the huge rocks that frame the beach to the sand and pebbles. Right next to it is the White Beach, with wild beauty, white rocks, and black pebbles. Vlychada has a similar aesthetic.
7. Take a Santorini Semi Private Tour
You can take a Santorini Semi Private Tour in which you can experience the magic of Santorini such as picturesque Cycladic villages, spectacular views and sunsets from remarkable locations, historical sites, unique beaches, and more. This tour offers a customizable five-hour journey, including visits to iconic sites like Oia and Firostefani, Megalochori, and Black Beach of Perivolos.
You can visit all these places by taking a Santorini private tour in 2025.
