Santorini, Greece

Best Places to Stay

• **Luxury**: Canaves Oia Hotel, Grace Hotel Santorini, Katikies Hotel
• **Mid-range**: Hotel Vilalba, Ada Mare Suites, Nikolou Apartments
• **Budget**: Hostel Santorini, Zorzis Rooms, Villa Manos

Best Places to Eat

• **Fine Dining**: Selene, Ambrosia, 1800 Restaurant
• **Traditional Greek**: Metaxi Mas, Selene, Toula's Taverna
• **Seafood**: Ammoudi Fish Tavern, Koukoumavlos, Petrino
• **Wine Tasting**: Santo Wines, Venetsanos Winery, Domaine Sigalas
• **Casual**: Fukudon (Japanese-Greek fusion), Lucky's Souvlaki

Best Sites to Visit

• **Caldera Views**: Oia sunset, Fira to Oia hike, Skaros Rock
• **Beaches**: Red Beach, Perissa Beach, Kamari Beach, White Beach
• **Ancient Sites**: Akrotiri (Minoan Pompeii), Ancient Thera
• **Villages**: Oia, Fira, Imerovigli, Pyrgos, Megalochori
• **Wineries**: Santo, Boutari, Gaia (wine tours and tastings)

Sample 2-3 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Caldera Villages

• Morning: Explore Oia (blue-domed churches, caldera walks, Maritime Museum)
• Afternoon: Hike from Fira to Oia (or vice versa), stunning caldera views
• Evening: Sunset in Oia, dinner at a clifftop restaurant

Day 2: Beaches & Ancient History

• Morning: Visit Akrotiri archaeological site (Bronze Age settlement)
• Afternoon: Red Beach for swimming and unique landscape, then Perissa or Kamari
• Evening: Dinner in Fira, optional nightcap at a cocktail bar with caldera view

Day 3: Wine & Villages

• Morning: Wine tasting tour (visit 2-3 wineries, learn about Assyrtiko grape)
• Afternoon: Explore Pyrgos (highest point, castle ruins) or Megalochori (traditional village)
• Alternative: Boat tour to volcanic islands and hot springs
• Evening: Farewell dinner with sunset views, perhaps in Imerovigli

*Note: Rent an ATV or car to explore the island efficiently. Book accommodation well in advance, especially for June-September. Stay in Fira for nightlife, Oia for romance and views.*