SANTORINI

Explore the island splendor of ’s volcanoes and villages.

Set your spirit free in Santorini, where island daydreams become reality. White-washed villages cling to cliff sides over the unbelievably blue on this , the ring formed by a collapsed thousands of years ago. No wonder myths claim Santorini as the birthplace of gods.

Its capital, Firá, is a welcoming village nestled atop the caldera. Accessible only by cable car, donkey or plenty of walking, the town is a cobbled labyrinth of friendly cafes, shops and contemporary Greek island architecture. The town of Oia is just as beautiful, hailed for its unmatched sunsets. Explore its gardens, vineyards, churches and caves.

Beaches here are dramatic, yet relaxing. Colored shores of red, white, black and golden are easily amongst the world’s most beautiful. Explore this brilliant island where nature and village life mingle in harmony.

LOCAL CUISINE SHOPPING

Santorini is foodie paradise. Volcanic Shopping is a fun, ash from eruptions throughout antiquity flashy affair in have fertilized the island, so that the quality Santorini. Shops of produce here is a genuine wonder of are boisterous and nature. Over 2,000 restaurants dot the can be packed with 60-mile island. folk art, handcrafts, leather, fabric goods Meals start with mezethes, small appetizer plates. Sample white and wine. eggplant, a sweet variety unique to the island, capers, cherry tomatoes, barley rusks, and patties and dips made of fava beans. In Oia, markets are authentically Greek and cater mostly to locals. Firá has more Minced meat is a specialty here. Try moussaka, minced lamb souvenirs and is the perfect place to buy with eggplant or pastitsio, minced beef with macaroni and a luxury trinket or two. Browse Odos béchamel sauce. Ipapantis or Gold Street, a paved passage of beautiful contemporary jewelry stores Santorini’s vineyards are superb. Most local wine comes from the selling 22 and 24 karat gold. Assirtiko grape, a fresh white. Nykteri is just as fresh, but more potent. For a phenomenally aged red, try the Mavrotragano.

CURRENCY Greece uses the euro. Bring cash in small bills. Tipping is not common. SANTORINI GREECE

PLACES OF INTEREST TOP 3 LAND DISCOVERIES

beyond city center VILLAGE OF OIA AND WINERY VISIT OIA Stroll this gorgeous town of white-washed domes, Enjoy mesmerizing views on the way cobbled lanes and welcoming shops. to the village of Oia. Explore the town freely before continuing to the Sigalas Winery for uniquely regional wines. Taste FIRÁ traditional Santorini mezethes and enjoy Soar over the city in a cable car after a day of delicious whites, reds and rosés. Wind cafes, boutiques and architecture. down in the village of Firá.

PREHISTORIC MUSEUM See artifacts and relics from Akrotiri, a town buried by a volcano in 1450 B.C. EXCLUSIVE SANTORINI TOUR Tour Akrotiri, a Bronze Age town buried PALAIA AND NEA KAMENI - SANTORINI VOLCANO under a volcanic eruption in 1450 B.C. Travel to these dramatic uninhabited islands, Continue with a scenic drive to the full of jagged black lava and hot springs. beautiful village of Oia, perched atop a cliff, to explore cafes, shops and churches, WINERY TOUR before a visit to Sigalas Winery to sip Tour Santorini’s oldest vineyards where ancient delicious wines. Stroll through Firá to volcanic ash creates the perfect soil. close the day.

KAMARI AND BLACK SAND BEACH Wiggle your toes in black sand at this amazing INTRODUCING NEW NIGHTS AND COOL PLACESTM beach full of tavernas and cafes. PAINTING AND SCULPTURE AT AK ART FOUNDATION Encounter the soul of Santorini during a SANTORINI CRATER beautiful evening of artistic exploration. Explore the caldera, where a volcano collapsed Native painter Christophoros Asimis into itself, at the center of the island. reveals a private Santorini, untouched by globalization, at his gallery with Eleni THE MOUNTAIN OF PROPHET ELIJAH Kalaitou, a sculptor and jeweler. End the Journey two thousand feet above the sea for night in Firá with a walk through exceptional panoramas of Santorini. its labyrinthine streets.

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