25 Surprising Facts About Santorini island tours 21137

1. Walking From Fira to Oia

The very best point to do in Santorini is the walk from Fira to Oia.

This is the solitary ideal point to do on Santorini-- and also it's complimentary! The views are unbelievable. The hike takes somewhere in between 2 as well as 5 hours depending on your speed as well as the amount of photos you stop to take along the means. Beginning in Fira and relocate north through Firostefani and after that Imerovigli (this part of the path feels more like a town pathway). From Imerovigli to Oia it's a largely rural path, with only a few shops or dining establishments. The majority of people will certainly intend to wear a durable running shoe for the stroll however I have actually absolutely seen individuals do it in flip flops. The course isn't completely significant but it's fairly intuitive: stay on the course that follows the side of the caldera and walk north (when unsure keep to the left/west). Naturally, it's great to do the stroll in the opposite direction yet it really feels more all-natural (to me) to stroll north to Oia as well as the island's idea. As well as walking right into Oia from capitals over is a remarkable finish. If it's July or August I 'd extremely recommend starting before 8am.

2. Sundown, Caldera, and also Volcano Boat Tour

Watercraft tour of Santorini caldera.

Do two fantastic activities in one boat trip: stroll the volcano and also swim in the thermal springs. Be sure to obtain a tour that absorbs the sundown as well. There are likewise excursion choices that check out Thirassia (a tiny booming island that forms component of the caldera ring with Santorini) as well as Red and Black Santorini daily tours coastline. Watercrafts normally depart from Vlychada Marina at the south of the island, or from Ammoudi Bay below Oia, and most scenic tours provide hotel pick-up to obtain you to the boat. All the trip companies are legit so buy the tour that matches your needs best as far as timing, rate of interests, and also transport.

3. Santorini Vineyard Tour

Santorini red wine trip.

Santorini red wine is great, the vineyards are stunning, as well as the people are very pleasant. It's a fun and also simple means to see the island far from the caldera-- though a few wineries do have caldera views. A Santorini a glass of wine scenic tour is the very best way of checking out more than one vineyard.

Best Santorini Sightseeing Tour.

The Very Best of Santorini Private Scenic tour is the single ideal sightseeing excursion of the island. Great!

4. Jet Ski Tour To The Volcano

One of the most daring as well as fun thing to do in Santorini: Jet Ski To The Volcano

A hugely fun and also one-of-a-kind way of seeing the caldera. There are various trips that go various areas-- all leave from Perivolos in the south of the island. The quickest tour (" South Tour") Santorini guided tour check outs neighboring Red Beach and also White Beach and also lasts about 90 minutes. The medium-length (" Volcano Excursion", 140 mins) goes all the way right into the caldera and stops for a swim in the hot springs by the volcano. The longest tour (" Extreme Volcano Tour", 200 mins) takes the volcano excursion and includes Thirassia and also Ammoudi Bay. The trips that enter into the caldera are quite intense as well as the waves can be big. It's a difficult activity yet incredibly fun. My child has actually done the volcano trip when he was 14 as well as 15 years of ages (that's him in the picture) and considers it among one of the most fun things we've ever before done. Team are friendly, helpful, as well as extremely security mindful. There's a motorboat with the scenic tour the whole way so if somebody needs a break they can change to the watercraft and also one of the team will ride the jet ski. I like the watercraft scenic tours of the caldera yet this takes it to one more degree-- the high cliffs are perfect there! The exact same company likewise does parasailing, tubing, and water skiing.

5. Santorini Digital Photography Excursion

Santorini Photo Tour of the best places on the island

I can not say enough fantastic features of this terrific scenic tour. It's a great way to see the island from a number of distinct areas. It's additionally fine so one in your team wants photography and also the others only wish to enjoy the views. Highly suggested-- however publication far beforehand.

6. Santorini Kayak Scenic Tour

Kayaking around Santorini.

Wonderfully enjoyable! The Early Morning Scenic Tour as well as Sunset Excursion discover the south shore of Santorini (great but you do not get to see the caldera). The Round The Lighthouse Trip enters into the caldera and also provides incredible sights of the caldera high cliffs. There's additionally a great snorkeling trip (but it does not enter into the caldera).

7. Stroll the Volcano