Been here before so didn't take a tour but did go up on cable car which was new. Try to get the white wine nycteri which you can't get out of the island and try their tomatoes which are intense in flavour. ...
NOT ENOUGH TIME!!! Costa managed the fiery trips to shore badly which meant that we could only get off the boat by 02:00pm and we had to be back on board by 06:30pm. Instead of waiting for the cable car, take the fast boat around the island and then get transported by bus to Santorini, which is great as you see some of the island. The tour company however was very disorganised and ...
The views of the blue domes were so worth it! Alleys were rather crowded, and it wasn't even high season! After fighting the crowds, take the time to get a beverage in a cafe overlooking the water. ...
Definitely go to Oia. That is the most beautiful place with the most spectacular views. The Caldera is so pretty with lots of shops and cafes. We saw the sunset and then made our way back to the ship. The bus ride to and from Oia was easy. ...
We rented a car in order to try and cover most of the island, as opposed to taking a packaged tour to a very few spots. We covered the faro lighthouse, the heart of Santorini, (a photo-op spot near Megalochori) Red Beach, the Prophet Elia monastery for the birds-eye view over the entire island, then driving up the east to northern coast into Oia, the castle ruins, and cliffside dining. ...
We opted to take a city bus to the end of the island and walk around. We enjoyed a glass of wine while overlooking the water....relaxing and beautiful! ...
Walk up the donkey track was an experience not to be missed. A little strenuous but worth it. We walked around Fira at the top of the track which was beautiful with spectacular views. ...
