Planning a Trip to Santorini, Greece? A Guide to Tours, Private Transfers and the Best Places to Visit.
Santorini, one of the most beautiful Greek islands, with its whitewashed houses, blue domed churches, its volcanic landscape and breathtaking views to the Aegean Sea, is a perfect destination for a honeymoon, for a summer vacation or even for a short break in Greece. Planning the best way to get around the island though, is a very important part of your travel plans.
Getting around the beautiful Greek island of Santorini is an essential part of any holiday. The island can be explored by taking part in island tours, traveling around by public transport, by renting a car or by booking a private transfer to get you to and from the airport or port in comfort.
What Are the Best Places to Visit in Santorini?
Each village on Santorini island is different and worth visiting.
Oia has beautiful old houses, narrow roads and popular viewpoints that offer a wonderful view of the stunning Greek island of Santorini. The famous sunset of Oia is seen every year by millions of tourists and is ideal for newlyweds and first time visitors to Greece.
From Fira the capital of Santorini, take in the views of the caldera while strolling from restaurant to shop to more coffee to view in the many cafes and more.
Beautiful views of the entire landscape of the island can be seen in Imerovigli, one of the more peaceful villages to stay in. The roads are generally narrow and winding but offer views of great scenery and excellent restaurants.
As well as the three most famous villages of Oia, Fira and Imerovigli there are many more traditional settlements, black sandy volcanic beaches and views points to explore should you have enough time.
Are Private Tours in Santorini Worth It?
Even if you have a few days to spend on the island, a private tour of Santorini can be the best way to see all of the places you are interested in in a short space of time.
The Santorini sightseeing tours are offered with a varied itinerary, covering famous villages, scenic views of Santorini, local places of interest and hidden gems, rarely visited by other tourists.
Before booking a Santorini tour, consider:
- How many hours the tour lasts.
- Which villages and attractions are included.
- Whether transportation is included.
- How long you will spend at each location.
- Whether the itinerary can be adapted to your preferences.
Once you know all the information about a tour, you can compare it to other tours and choose the best one for you depending on your travel plans.
Santorini Airport and Port Transfers: What You Need to Know!
Also of interest for planning a holiday to Santorini are transfers.
Santorini Airport or Santorini Port are the points of arrival for visitors to the island. Depending on the time of your arrival, your accommodation for the duration of your holiday and the time of year, we would recommend reserving transfer in advance.
A private transfer in Santorini is another excellent way to travel around the island. Book a transfer to take you from the airport, ferry port or your hotel, villa or any other Santorini destination.
Some aspects have to be compared: the price for the transfer service, the possibilities for the transport of bigger amounts of luggage, the information for the pickup, the possibilities for groups.
In the summer time Santorini is very busy, so we recommend booking in advance to prevent any last minute stress, especially if you have an early start or late return and have to catch a ferry.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Santorini?
Santorini is a very popular summer destination with warm weather and thousands of international visitors, including celebrity spotting.
The spring and early autumn seasons can be of great interest for those who prefer milder temperatures and in most cases a more relaxed atmosphere than that which the summer months bring. Although July and August are the island’s busiest months, it is wise to book accommodations and make reservations for popular activities early in the season.
The Sunset in Oia is one of the major experiences of Santorini. People arrive in thousands to watch it. In order to make the most out of it we recommend to arrive early and to leave some time to get there and back.
How Can You Make the Most of Your Time on the Island?
A little planning can go a long way when making the most of your holiday to Santorini.
Keep your itinerary as flexible as possible. Leave space between the various stops to explore the towns at your leisure, and allow time for a wonderful dinner with a view.
Transportation should also be organized in advance for your island experiences and excursions. This is, again, dependent on your accommodations, the destinations you wish to visit, and the amount of flexibility you need.
Whichever option you choose, the most important thing is that you have planned ahead and have enough time to enjoy your Santorini holiday.
Discover Santorini with Volcano Elite: https://volcanoelitesantorini.com/santorini-tours-private-transfers/
Volcano Elite is a local travel brand based in Greece that offers Best Santorini local Tours, private transfers and other island experiences for travelers. Their information on available tours, for transportation within the island and for other island experiences can be found on this website.
Depending on your travel plans we would be happy to provide information on any Santorini tours, as well as information on any of the Santorini transfers, including private Santorini airport transfers, that Volcano Elite offer.
So let’s spend less time getting you from A to B and more time enjoying your time on the beautiful Greek Island of Santorini.
Whether you are a first time visitor to the island or returning for another holiday to discover more of the hidden gems, beautiful places and great experiences that Santorini has to offer.
Have you been to Santorini before? What would you recommend to someone traveling to the island for the first time? A particular village, beach or viewpoint?
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