Fun Fact
The island of Santorini sits in a water-filled caldera (a large volcanic crater) that is thought to have ended Minoan civilization on Crete.
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The Top Things to do in Santorini
1. Oia
Oia is such a beautiful town and a Oia is a must-see! However, we would not recommend lodging here due to the large tourist crowds. People start crowding the streets 4 hours prior to sunset in order to secure a good photography spot. The narrow streets become impassable and restaurants fill to capacity. While you should definitely visit Oia during your stay, we recommend visiting in the afternoon/early evening and catching the bus back to Fira for the sunset! It is equally as stunning in Fira and you will be able to find a restaurant cliff-side with an amazing view.
J&L Tip: Watch the sunset in Fira!
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2022 Pricing: €45/person + €5 Optional Volcano Entrance Fee
This is an all-day tour that found to be well-worth the money! A bus will pick you up at/near your lodging and drop you off at a boat that resembles a pirate ship at the marina.
The tour begins by visiting Tholos Naftilos, an active volcano on a neighboring island. From here, you are taken to hot springs off the coast of Palea Kameni where you can jump off the boat and swim in the hot springs. Next, you travel to the quaint island of Thirasia for lunch with the option to swim and explore the island. Finally, you are dropped off at the bottom of Oia where you can hike up the cliff to the city of Oia on the far north side of Santorini.
J&L Tip: We do not recommend riding a donkey up the cliff as the donkeys are over-worked from tourist activity and, although steep, the hike takes no longer then 15 min
