Santorini, the cycladic pearl.

A true symbol of the Cyclades, Santorini is a volcanic island of inestimable beauty. Orthodox churches and blue and white houses that seem to overlap each other in messy crags that descend to the sea, romantic stairways, pink bougainvillea waterfalls, cats and terraces: every corner of Santorini is ready to be photographed.
Staying in the beautiful town of Kamari, a few steps from the suggestive black beach, we will guide you on breathtaking walks to Thira, Firostefani, Imerovigli and Oia, in search of the best views and the best sunsets on the Aegean Sea.

YOUR HOTEL: Terra Blue Hotel, Kamari (breakfasts included)

Program:

Day 1 DEPARTING AIRPORT to flight_landing SANTORINI
Flight to Santorini JTR. Meeting with our staff on site. Transfer to the Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 2 KAMARI - AKROTIRI - RED BEACH - WHITE BEACH
Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning to relax on the convenient beach, or at the swimming pool of the hotel. At 13:30 departure for the south-west of the island. Stop for the visit of the archaeological site of Akrotiri (if possible and open).  Continue to the suggestive Red Beach and White Beach. While the Red Beach is famous for the red colour of the rocks that surround it, the nearby White Beach stands out for the white of its cliffs: a rather unique feature, considering that it is the only beach on the island to have this color. Located in a cove surrounded by very white rocks, White Beach is formed by large white and gray pebbles that turn into darker sand near the sea. Although it can only be reached by boat or on foot from Red Beach, it is definitely worth a visit for the striking landscape and crystal clear waters. End the day with the breathtaking sunset view from Akrotiri Lighthouse, on the far southwestern tip of the island. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 3 THIRA - FIROSTEFANI - IMEROVIGLI
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning private transfer to Thira. Thira (or Fira) is the capital of Santorini and is a small village with characteristic cobbled alleys where the colors of the white of the houses, the blue of the doors and windows and the blue of the domes of the churches dominate. Perched on a caldera cliff 260 meters above sea level, every corner suddenly reveals splendid views: the exceptional views, first of all those of the submerged volcano, have brought a large number of tourists to Santorini over the years from all over Europe and overseas and in just a few years have created an impressive number of shops and boutiques. The houses built directly into the pumice, leaning against each other and decorated with taste, follow one another as far as the eye can see. Free time to wander through the narrow and steep streets, looking for quiet and peaceful corners or to visit the Archaeological Museum, the Catholic Cathedral, the Orthodox Cathedral or to go down to the old port on the back of a mule! Subsequently, we will take the path along the crater that from the center of Fira leads to Firosterfani where a visit to the suggestive church of the Virgin of Agios Theodoris is a must, recognizable by the yellow facade and the bell tower with three bells ... The path develops through the beautiful white houses of the two villages and then, climbing slightly, continues in a gorge along the monastery of Agios Nikolaos until arriving in Imerovigli. This town, 300 meters above the sea level, is also nicknamed the 'balcony of the Aegean'. The village is part of the Greek National Heritage, due to its picturesque architecture, typical of the Cyclades and the numerous churches and chapels. On the top of the rock is the Skaros Castle, built by the Venetians and the main symbol of the village. The walking route from Fira to Firostefani and Imerovigli is a path dotted with elegant hotels, restaurants with terraces and endless photographic opportunities: a continuous succession of emotions, on the edge of a crater! From Firostefani return by coach to the hotel. Time for relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 4 KAMARI
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to relax on the beach or by the pool. Dinner and overnight stay. Recommended dinner in Thira (easily accessible by local bus) at restaurants suggested by our staff on site.

DAY 5 KAMARI - OIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning to relax on the beach or by the pool. In the afternoon departure for Oia, the iconic Greek town famous all over the world. A more sophisticated and elegant version of Thira, Oia is located on the northwest tip of the island and is considered one of the best places to watch the sunset over the caldera. To maintain its reputation as a trendy place, the streets of Oia are filled with modern art galleries, quality crafts and fantastic shops. The bay below has played an important role in naval history, documented in the city's acclaimed Naval Museum. Going down the steep staircase you reach the two beaches of Amoudi and Armeni. In the town you can visit the church of Panagia di Platsani, the ruins of a Venetian castle, the classic windmills of the Cyclades islands. The central square, Nicolaou Nomikou, is not located in the center of the city, but a little more towards its eastern side (it is often referred to as an ideal place to take photographs). Do not miss a visit to the Naval Maritime Museum of Oia, which tells the naval and marine history of this spectacular island. Secure a table at one of the many cliff-side cafes before sunset and ... enjoy! After sunset, return to the hotel by private coach. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 6 KAMARI - JTR AIRPORT flight_takeoff ORGIN AIRPORTS
Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning to relax on the beach or by the pool. Depending on the scheduled time of your flight, transfer to the airport and boarding on the flight to your origin airport.

NB: For departures from Bergamo, Naples, London
the program will be 7 days/6 nights: in this case, sixth day will be dedicated to beach activities and relax at the hotel, with return on the seventh day.

NB: For departures from Geneve
the program will be 8 days/7 nights: in this case, sixth and seventh days will be dedicated to beach activities and relax at the hotel, with return on the eighth day.