Santorini is the must-see island in the Cyclades Archipelago. Its dramatic landscape with the stiff dark cliffs, was created by a powerful volcanic eruption in 1600 BC.
According to Plato, Santorini was connected to the myth of Lost Atlantis, the ideal state. The prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri, one of the oldest, sophisticated and most important Greek archaeological sites, could be proof of this theory. Akrotiri was founded at least in the 4th Millenium BC and buried under the volcanic ash at the eruption. Ironically, the same thing that destroyed, also preserved a big part of the city.
The capital of Santorini is Fira, featuring white-washed houses carved into the rock and churches with blue domes, connected with cobblestone alleys and curved stairs, providing breathtaking views of the volcano. Cave houses are also in the villages of Oia, Firostefani and Vothonas, originally used for housing workers and sailors.
The wine production in Santorini dates back 3,500 years. Wine makers use the ancient technique of growing grapevine in the shape of a basket, to protect it from the wind. This is how the famous “assyrtiko” variety is produced. The fertile volcanic soil is ideal for cultivating cherry tomatoes, capers, split peas and white eggplants.
The volcano created beaches covered with red, white and black pebbles or sand, imposing rock formations, hot springs and small islets. The heart of the volcano is the “Caldera” where smoke is still rising. Natural beauty is complete with a view of the famous sunset of Santorini.
Santorini is connected by boat with the nearby islands and with the port of Heraklion, Crete.
Doucas Tours & Travel offers holiday packages to Santorini Island.
Access to Santorini Island: By plane from the airports of Athens and Thessaloniki. By boat from the ports of Piraeus or Rafina (Athens).
The packages include:
- Accommodation in selected hotels of all categories.
- Domestic flights or boat tickets from Piraeus or Rafina (May-Oct).
- Transfer or Car Rental.
- Shared cruises and shared or private activities.
- Tailor-made Day-by-Day itinerary.
This program applies to Individuals (May-Oct). Request a quotation.
