Discover Santorini GREECE - Full Island Guide 2025 🇬🇷

Santorini is a world-renowned destination and the quintessential Greek island, but is it still worth visiting in 2025, or has it succumbed to the pitfalls of over-tourism and turned into a tourist trap?

With over 25 years of experience exploring the Greek islands, including four visits to Santorini over eight years, we've compiled a comprehensive and firsthand guide. This guide covers everything you need to know if you're planning a trip to Santorini, from the best places to stay and top attractions to the ideal times to visit, along with our personal tips for making the most of your visit. Additionally, you'll discover other nearby islands that are great alternatives or complements to your Santorini adventure.

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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Contents
01:07 - Getting to Santorini
02:48 - Cruise Ship Passengers
04:23 - Where to Stay
04:40 - Fira, Firostefani & Imerovigli
05:53 - Oia
06:28 - Akrotiri
06:54 - Perissa & Kamari
07:15 - Pyrgos, Emporio, Vothonas & Karterados
08:14 - Getting around Santorini
09:55 - Sightseeing
10:10 - The Caldera
10:42 - Visiting Oia
11:06 - Hiking Fira to Oia
11:48 - Visiting Akrotiri Prehistoric Village
12:12 - Visiting Ancient Thera
12:45 - Winery Tours and Tasting
13:28 - Boat Tours
13:57 - Beaches
14:41 - Red Beach
14:59 - Shopping
15:20 - When to visit Santorini
16:28 - Our Verdict
17:30 - Tips and Advice
20:17 - Other Destinations
22:28 - Outro

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[Tony-ewvx]

An informative video!
Thanks for your great work!

[androo]

Great video, thank you for uploading this. Planning a four island trip in May next year so I've been working my way through your videos, amazing 👏🏼

[anonnemo]

A superbly produced and very informative video, even for those for whom their next visit is not their first. We will be staying in Imerovigli later this month (June 2024). Many thanks!

[CapybaraCM]

Just was asking a few Greeks I know about if Santorini is still worth going to because it’s become so touristy. They said to go and just manage expectations. Your video shows so much of Santorini that’s not been over run and confirms that it’s still very much worth the visit. Thank you again for your wonderful attention to detail. Also that you provide so many little details about getting around and places to go explore that books don’t bother with. I could go on about all the aspects of your videos that we love…

[mferraro]

Very informative video. Thank you . Will be visiting Santorini on October. Can i ask you a question. How often the ferry sail from Santorini to Naxos or Paros? Is it possible to do a day trip? Leave early from Santorini and back early evening? Thank you for your reply.

[mitp]

I love Santorini.. Its my go island but in the off season.. Over the years due to its popularity the island has become a tourist trap in my opinion. The charm, The Flare it just doesn't seem to be there.. Besides that this is a gorgeous peice of rock with breathtaking views.