Greece - Hiking in Santorini
- A radiant pearl in the Aegean -
Discover on foot Santorini’s picture-perfect idyll. Typical Cycladic architecture with colorful blue and white houses awaits, but first and foremost a fascinating scenery, created approximately 3600 years ago by an enormous volcanic eruption called the ‚Minoan eruption’. The combination of volcanic cone, cliff coast and black lava beaches offers an interesting backdrop for diverse walking tours. Romantic villages perched on the edge of a caldera, idyllic coastal villages to explore and not forgetting a boat trip over to the ‚sister island’ Thirassia, which awaits your visit.
About the route
Daily routes lead along well-maintained walking paths with a maximum of 4 hours walking time per day. The tours only require a basic fitness level. This Santorini walking holiday offers a perfect mix of amazing views onto the Aegean Sea, culture and relaxation.
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Arrival at Santorini and transfer to Kamari. A chance to explore this little village located at the Aegean Sea with a black beach.
In Kamari you start your ascent onto Mount Mesa Vouno, where you can visit the ruins of the archeological site of Old-Thira. After that you descend to Perissa, best-known for the black sandy beach and traditional taverns. Return journey either by fishing boat or by bus, you choose.
Walking: approx. 3 hours
Distance: ca. 7km
+360m / -360m
After a short bus journey to Fira you walk along the caldera via Imerovigli towards Oia. Every step you take you have the most spectacular picture postcard motives and stunning views. Once in Oia, we recommed you take time to explore this romantic little village, before you take the bus back to your hotel.
Walking: approx. 3½ hours
Distance: ca. 10km
+180m / -200m
In the morning transfer onto the highest mountain of the island, Mount Profitis Elias. From here you walk along a fabulous path with amazing views all the way to the traditional village of Pyrgos, where you have the option of visiting the medieval castle ruins. The route takes you back to Kamari via Mesa Gonia. Do not forget to pay the oldest church on the island, Panagia Episkopi, a visit.
Walking: approx. 4 hours
Distance: ca. 8km
+0m / -560m
From Pyrgos you walk past the island’s vineyards to Vlychada, where you can marvel at the breathtaking views of pumice stone formations. We recommend you take a plunge into the refreshing waters before returning to your hotel.
Walking: approx. 3 hours
Distance: ca. 7km
+0m / -360m
The start of this tour is the town of Akrotiri, which was buried by several volcanic eruptions, and we highly recommend a visit to the excavation sites. From here the route leads you across the ‚Red Beach’, offering a fabulous photo backdrop, towards the lighthouse. Errected in 1811 at the southernmost cape, it still offers seafareres a safe passage and visitors alike a stunning view onto the Aegean Sea. Transfer to Kamari.
Walking: approx. 3 hours
Distance: ca. 7km
+200m / -0m
After a short boat ride to Korfos harbour, you begin your ascent to Manolas, an authentic village still unspoilt by tourism. Then across country over to Akrillia, a now deserted village with cave dwellings and a beautiful old church. After that you walk along the only road of the island to Riva harbour, from where you take the ferry back to Kamari.
Walking: approx. 4 hours
Distance: ca. 8km
+200m / -200m
This tour is now over. During the morning you check out from the hotel. It is possible to book extra nights after the tour if you prefer.
Price includes
- 7 nights in Hotel Andreas***
- Breakfast every day
- Welcome meeting
- Transfers according to program
- Transfers to /from airport or ferry port
- Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers)
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Transportation to/from Santorini
- Tourist tax (if due)
- Handling fee (EUR 20)
- Bus or ferry fares not included, approx. EUR 30 per person - bring cash
- optional: Half board (7x dinner)
Practical info
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps and route descriptions. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
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For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-4 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Santorini are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday
- You arrange your transportation
Airport transfers
Upon arrival you will be picked up at the airport (or the port) and driven to the hotel. It does not matter what time of day you arrive. When the holiday is over you will be returned to the airport/port.
Book a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
You will stay in a 3-star hotel. Double and single rooms are available.
Hotel (example): Hotel Matina
The hotel is family-run and characterised by its warm atmosphere, modern facilities and excellent service.
The hotel also has a swimming pool.
If you are not booked into the Hotel Martina, it will be hotel of the same standard.
Breakfast is included every day. On the bookingform you can also choose to include half board which means that dinners in the hotel will be included.
This tour has difficulty grade 1.
Grade 1
Easy hikes that anyone with good health can do. Short hikes of 2-4 hours a day. The paths are in good conditions and mainly flat, and luggage is transported. Requires no special equipment.
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You will recieve the following documentation
Upon booking
You recieve practical information about the tour in a digital format
One month before arrival
You recieve your hotel list and your voucher (hotel list is often supplied upon booking)
Upon arrival
You recieve the welcome package which contains the printed version of the road book, luggage tags, local specific vouchers and if you have rented bikes then they will also be delivered and fitted at the hotel.
It can be hard to plan your trip according to the weather, but to give an idea of the local climate, you can see the data below:
The statistics are from yr.no.
We are members of the Travel Guarantee Fund (nr. 2529) and have all available insurances. This covers you regardless of your nationality. Read more about that here.
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