SANTORINI PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS

Book your favorite private guided tour and your private transfer!

Santorini in 2022

By

9 +1 places you should see in Santorini in 2022

9-1-places-you-should-see-in-Santorini-in-2022
Book a Santorini private tour this summer!

You do not need special recommendations when talking about the island of Santorini in 2022. The volcanic island of Cyclades is famous all over the world for its magical sunsets, breathtaking views, surreal beaches and hundreds of white churches with blue domes. See 9 +1 places you should see in Santorini in 2022 while you spend your holidays there.

1. Fira

Fira, the capital of Santorini, is one of the best places to see on the island. It is the perfect Cycladic city that one would say is a real postcard landscape. Wander the alleys of the city and discover the famous white and blue houses, admire the wonderful view of the caldera and enjoy elegant boutiques and luxury hotels with wonderful infinity pools. If you are a lover of history or if you want to learn more about Santorini in 2022, you can visit the two museums of Fira, the Museum of Prehistoric Thera and the Archaeological Museum.

2. Oia

Oia is a traditional settlement of Santorini and one of the most famous places in Greece and the world. It is the best place to enjoy the sunset of Santorini in 2022 which is world famous and millions of visitors travel from all over the world to enjoy it. If you are looking for the perfect place for the sunset, you can either find a spot in the city itself or book a table in one of the restaurants overlooking the Aegean.

3. Imerovigli

Imerovigli or Merovigli is a village of Santorini located 3 km northwest of Fira, at the highest point of the caldera. Its name consists of the words day and vigla and probably comes from the existence of a diary, that is, a small tower that functioned as a day observatory. Imerovigli belongs to the most beautiful parts of the island to enjoy the sunset more quietly and without crowds.

4. Archaeological site of Akrotiri

If you are interested in the history of Santorini in 2022, the ancient site of Akrotiri is one of the best places on the island to visit. Akrotiri is an ancient Minoan city that was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1,613 BC. and was only rediscovered in 1967 during an archaeological excavation. The location is one of the most important in the Aegean Sea and is also characterized as the “Lost Atlantis”.

5. Three Bells of Fira

One of the most famous and most photographed places of the island is the Three Bells of Fira. The characteristic three church bells are found in photos of thousands of magazines worldwide and in millions of posts on Instagram. The view from there is unique. It is the place where you can calm down at any time of the day and be photographed overlooking the Aegean Sea and the colors of the sunset. The feast of the church is on the 15th of August.

6. Pyrgos

Pyrgos is the highest village of Santorini which is located 10 km southeast of Fira. In the village there are 48 churches and chapels with the most important being the church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary which was built during the years 1660 – 1661 and there on Good Friday becomes the most important epitaph of the village. The Tower, in addition to its traditional beauty, is especially popular for the procession of the Epitaph on Good Friday night, when fires are lit in tin lamps throughout the village.

7. Ammoudi

Ammoudi is a small fishing village located below Oia. It used to be used as a port for sailing merchant ships carrying goods from all over the island and its buildings were mainly warehouses for these goods. To reach the bay you have to go down about 300 steps that will lead you to the beautiful beach with taverns and restaurants. If you want to take a dip in the sea, follow the path after the restaurants where you will find a nice place to swim and dive in the clear waters.

8. Red Beach

Red Beach is unlike any other. For a start, it is framed by striking red rocks along the black volcanic sand. It is located in Akrotiri, a short distance from the archeological site. Although small in size, there are many umbrellas and sunbeds to enjoy a dip in a surreal place with crystal clear waters. You can only get there in 5 minutes on foot. You can take a tour of Santorini!

9. Megalochori

Megalochori is another picturesque village of Santorini. You will not find too many visitors in this small village, so it is a great place to enjoy the quiet, the sun and to get to know the authentic beauty of the island. It is located 10 minutes from Fira and is associated with wine production as it hosts popular and famous wineries in Greece.

+1. Emporio

Emporio or “Nimborio” is the largest village of Santorini. It is located at a distance of 12 km from Fira, at the foot of the mountain of Profitis Ilias and very close to the beaches of Perivolo and Perissa. One of the characteristics of the village is the tower of Goulas, a square tower in the northern part of the village, which was built during the period of Venetian rule, probably around the 15th century. Picturesque streets, thousands of visitors, donkeys and traditional settlements are some of what you will see in this village and they will steal your heart.

Read more about Santorini Tours:

By

Santorini in 2022, the magical island

Santorini-the-magical-island

A wonderful and well-known destination to many peoples around the world, Santorini in 2022, is a holiday proposal by Santorini Tours. In addition to the magnificent view, the world-famous sunset and the wild beauty it offers, produce delicious local wines and delicious food.

What to visit in Santorini?

Do not forget to visit Imerovigli, the highest point of the caldera to take the best photos, Oia for the sunset and the beautiful alleys decorated by nice souvenir and jewelry shops, Firostefani to drink at Mylos evening cocktail steep cliffs and the sea, Fira for fun and Megalochori for traditional cuisine, the beautiful village square and the Gavala winery. View

Megalochori is 6 km from the city center of Fira. Few people know this, but we believe that it is worth taking a walk. On the way to the winery, the houses have island colors on their windows and doors and the flowers complete a beautiful landscape.

Oia

Oia is the first village you will see from the ship as you enter the caldera and look up. The spectacle of Oia lying on the rock above the bay of Armeni and the picturesque port of Ammoudi welcomes the traveler and puts him in the climate of Santorini. Oia is world famous for its sunset.

Fira

The capital of Santorini, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful settlements in Greece – along with Oia. Fira is built in a very impressive location on the cliffs at the eyebrow of the caldera, at a height of 260m. The port of Chora is the bay of Fira, from where one climbs to Chora taking the cable car, the donkey or on foot for the most daring! The view of the sea captures the gaze so much that if you choose the last way to go up a lot of attention and eyes in front – the cliff is steep and unguarded. You can take a tour of Santorini!

Caldera

A few words can really describe the view from the Caldera to Santorini. Enchanting, seductive, dramatic, a breathtaking view.

The Caldera of Santorini is perhaps one of the most impressive but also important natural wonders on planet Earth: the contrast of the red volcanic rock with the endless blue of the Mediterranean and the whiteness of the villages of Santorini causes awe and admiration.

Imerovigli

Imerovigli is 3 km away from Fira to the eyebrow of the caldera, overlooking the peculiar and steep red rock of Skaros, which was once a Venetian castle – a fortified settlement. Imerovigli with its whitewashed houses, dazzling and tidy with colorful flowers in the courtyards and the harmonious in relation to the environment hotels along the width of the cliff, relax the eye and offer an unsurpassed spectacle. The cobblestone road that goes to the settlement of Firostefani and the capital of Fira is surrounded by dry stones while, a little further on, donkeys graze in blond fields. The settlement was created in the middle of the 16th century and its name was given by the then pirates – conquerors of the island (Imerovigli: observatory during the day).

Monastery

It is a Catholic Convent and is located above Fira, in Firostefani. The monastery of St. Catherine was founded in 1596 by a pious (catholic) Santorinian, with the help of the then bishop Antonio de Marchis.

On the morning of July 11, 1956, a strong earthquake struck, with devastating effects on the residents and buildings of Santorini. All the solitary battalions that had been in Santorini for centuries (Jesuits, Lazarists, Sisters of Mercy), left the island forever and only the Dominicans remained. In the mid-1980s, nuns came from a similar monastery in Spain and specifically from Olmedo. Fifteen nuns of different nationalities live in the Monastery, including two Greek women.

Do not forget to try vinsanto

The most famous wine produced only in this place is vinsanto. Its special feature is that while white fleshy grapes are used to make it, its color when the fermentations are completed turns out to be amber. It is very sweet in taste and is drunk as an aperitif or as a dessert wine. Otherwise it can be combined with yogurt and sweet grapes. If you do not try it at the beginning of the meal, you can try white assyrtiko or handkerchiefs. For the production of vinsanto no mechanical vintage is used, the grapes are normally pressed with bare feet. If you are on the island in August, you can visit the place and enjoy the experience of harvesting and pressing grapes.

Prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri

The prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri extends in a small plain at the southern tip of Santorini, near the modern village of the same name. It had two natural harbors protected from the strong north winds that blow in the area.

At Akrotiri, part of a rich city that flourished during the Middle Cycladic period (first half of the 2nd millennium BC) was excavated. The place was inhabited from the late Neolithic and the early Bronze Age (4th – 3rd millennium BC).

However, what made the revelation of Akrotiri world-famous was the discovery – in almost all the houses of the settlement – of frescoes, which in some cases are preserved in excellent condition. This is a phenomenon unique in the prehistory of the Aegean, as the archaeologist now has the opportunity to study this era from the illustrative documents themselves, designed by the artists of the time. The frescoes have now been detached and some are on display on the second floor of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, while most are in the Prehistoric Museum of Santorini.

Read more about Santorini Tours:

By

Plan a romantic getaway to Santorini in 2022

Plan-a-romantic-getaway-to-Santorini-in-2022

Romance dominates and ties perfectly with the images offered by natural beauty, contributing to making Santorini the first choice for an unforgettable romantic getaway with your partner. So, you should plan a romantic getaway to Santorini in 2022 and book a tour with Santorini Tours. The landscape of Santorini, created by volcanic activity in antiquity, has helped to make the island one of the busiest places in the world.

People from all over the world aim to visit Santorini and admire the idyllic landscape up close and feel the romantic aura that exudes the jewel of the Aegean. Relax with your partner in the stunning view, in the idyllic sunsets and enjoy the unique experience of hospitality and relaxation.

Tour of Fira

Fira takes turns. Fira is the capital of the island and entertainment. There you will be able to walk in the cobbled alleys, to browse tourist shops, to taste Santorini cuisine and of course… to be led to the Caldera, one of the most beautiful and famous places in the world. With a view of the volcano you will be able to enjoy your walks in the area, while in the evening you can choose your favorite hangout, where you will drink your drink against the background of the active volcano of Santorini.

Walk on the path of Fira

In the summer in Santorini requires walks and explorations. If you like walking, the program includes a walk on the path from Fira to Firostefani. It is a unique experience, where you will be able to enjoy the view of the volcano during the day, to walk in the picturesque alleys of the island and to explore museums and churches, which you will find in your passage. Necessary stops are required for rest with photos and replenishment of forces in the nearby shops.

Diary for relaxation

If you are looking for relaxation on your holiday, then stopping at Imerovigli is a must. It is one of the most famous hot spots on the island, for romantic walks. Beautiful cafes with views offer comfort and options for you and your little friends. If you have a large enough budget, staying there is a must.

Take a romantic stroll in Oia for the best sunset in the world

Millions of travelers from all over the world flock to Santorini to enjoy the best sunset in the world. In particular, the reason for Oia, the famous lady of Santorini, who is literally flooded with travelers of all nationalities, who are not content to simply enjoy the sunset, but to immortalize it at any cost. Do not be surprised if you leave there with bruises, more and more tripods or self-propelled barges will find you. But if you exclude this ungrateful note, the sunset of Santorini alone can make the trip to Santorini unique! You can take a tour of Santorini!

Excursion to the volcano of Santorini in 2022

You cannot leave Santorini without visiting the active volcano. Book a volcano tour with us and take the descent to the old port of Fira. You can reach it, either on foot, the old-fashioned way with donkeys, or more modernly with the cable car. The sailing boat will be waiting for you along with dozens of tourists, who want to see the magic of the volcano up close.

Take a tour of Nea Kameni, capture the moment with photos and continue your tour of Palea Kameni with its hot baths. If you can stand it, you can dive in water, which reaches 26 degrees. If you are lucky, you may also see Sostis, the man who left everything and now lives alone in Palea Kameni.

 The Red Beach of Santorini

It is not possible to go to Santorini and not have seen even close to the famous Red Beach. At first glance you will understand that you are in a different landscape, which has no equal. Red sand, red rocks and in the middle a blue beach invites you for a swim. To get to the source, however, you have to walk a rather difficult path, which becomes a little more difficult than it actually is, due to the dozens of visitors. Pay attention to the shoes you will wear, to be stable to avoid accidents

There are about 6,000 islands along the irregular coasts of Greece, although only about 200 were inhabited. Of these, none will make the romantics feel like sunny Santorini, which is the most visited.

The spectacle of the figurative structures of the white plaster of Santorini, which is located opposite the blue of the Aegean, makes the hearts rise. And to add a bit of risk, the sulfur emissions and the occasional red glow remind visitors that Santorini’s vibrant volcano is just asleep.

Santorini has an active nightlife, centered in Fira and, to a lesser extent, Oia. During the day, go for a hike, if you want to do something different than staying at the beach all day. The best time to visit Santorini is October, when the crowds dilute. Tourist attractions remain open until November.

Read more about Santorini Tours: