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Santorini

Whitewashed villages above a volcanic caldera

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Best timeMay to June and September to early October
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Discover Santorini

Santorini is the remains of a giant volcano, its flooded crater now a deep blue caldera ringed by 300-metre cliffs. Clinging to the top are whitewashed villages — Fira, Imerovigli and, most famously, Oia, where crowds gather every evening to applaud the sunset.

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Days are for catamaran cruises to the hot springs, black- and red-sand beaches, wine tastings among the island’s unusual basket-shaped vines, and long lunches of fresh seafood and tomato fritters.

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Your Santorini trip

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See & do

The best of Santorini

Must-see

  1. OiaThe postcard village of blue domes and windmills.
  2. AkrotiriA Bronze Age town preserved under volcanic ash — the “Greek Pompeii”.
  3. Red BeachStriking red cliffs above a small volcanic beach.

Things to do

  1. 01
    Sunset in OiaFind your spot on the castle walls — or watch from your hotel’s terrace.
  2. 02
    Caldera catamaran cruiseSwim at the hot springs, snorkel the Red Beach and dine on board at sunset.
  3. 03
    Wine tastingTaste crisp Assyrtiko and sweet Vinsanto at family wineries.
  4. 04
    Hike Fira to OiaA 10 km cliff-top path with jaw-dropping caldera views.

When to go

Best time to visit

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Novnow Dec

Best months Possible, but not ideal

May to June and September to early October — warm sea, sunny days and fewer cruise-ship crowds than July and August.

Climate. Mediterranean and dry: 24–30°C in summer. Many hotels close from November to March.

Travel info

Good to know

DARSantorini

Fly to Athens via Dubai, Doha or Istanbul, then take a 45-minute flight or a 5–8 hour ferry to Santorini (JTR).

Nearest airport
Santorini (Thira) National Airport (JTR), via Athens (ATH)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Greek; English widely spoken
Time zone
Eastern European Time (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer)
Visa
Part of the Schengen Area. Many nationalities need a Schengen visa — apply 4–8 weeks before travel. Our team checks the rules for your passport and can handle the application for you.
Good to know
Caldera hotels are reached by steps — tell us if you need step-free access.

Questions

Before you go to Santorini

Talk to our Dar es Salaam team

We know Santorini well and can shape any trip to your dates and budget.

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Is Santorini good for a honeymoon?
It’s one of the most romantic places in the world. Choose a caldera-view suite with a private plunge pool.
Can I combine Santorini with other islands?
Yes — Mykonos, Naxos and Crete are all a short ferry ride away.

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