The Santorini trip with my partner has been amazing!!

📅 Itinerary suggestions (3–4 days)
Day 1: Classic Fira & Oia Tour
- Morning:
- Fira Town (capital of Santorini) → Stroll along the cliffside path (the Fira to Firostefani section has the best views)
- Three Bells of Fira (National Geographic location)
- Lunch: Recommended restaurants: Lucky’s Souvlakis (Greek kebab) or Pelican Kipos (garden restaurant)
- Afternoon:
- Oia Town (Oia, sunset paradise) → Browse art shops + take photos of the blue and white stairs
- Amoudi Bay (below the cliff, where you can swim or eat seafood)
- Evening: Oia sunset (stake out a spot in advance! Recommended: castle ruins or Kastro Restaurant)
Day 2: Volcano Island & Hot Spring Tour
- Morning:
- Hike on Volcano Island (Nea Kameni, climb to the top for a panoramic view of the crater)
- Hot spring swimming (Palea Kameni, sulfuric hot spring, muddy yellow water)
- Note: You need to join a half-day boat tour (approx. €30/person, including transfer)
- Afternoon:
- Red Beach (Kokkini Beach, volcanic rock spectacle) → Black Beach (Perissa or Kamari, lie flat at the beach bar)
- Evening: Fira night view (recommended: Skala Restaurant, candlelight dinner by the cliff)

Day 3: Niche Experiences & Relaxation
- Option 1:
- Pyrgos (medieval village on the top of the mountain) → Santo Wines (wine tasting + viewing platform)
- Kamari Beach (black sand beach + water activities)
- Option 2:
- Sailing around the island (sunset cruise, including barbecue + swimming)
- Hidden beach (Vlychada, lunar landscape + niche beach)

🍽️ Must-eat delicacies
- Greek salad (Horiatiki) + fried tomato balls (Tomato Keftedes, Santorini specialty)
- Seafood: grilled octopus, mussel pasta (recommended: Taverna Katina, Amoudi Bay)
- Desserts: Loukoumades (honey-fried dough), Fava (yellow split pea puree)
- Wine: Assyrtiko white wine (made from local volcanic rock grapes)

🚗 Transportation tips
- Car rental: Most convenient! Approx. €40–60/day (international driver's license required), recommended for exploring remote beaches.
- Bus: Fira is the hub, limited number of buses (€1.8–2.5/trip), check the timetable in advance.
- ATV/motorcycle: €20–30/day, suitable for short trips (pay attention to sun protection and mountain road safety).
- Taxi: Expensive and scarce, ask the hotel to call a taxi in advance.

💰 Money-saving tips
- Accommodation: Avoid expensive hotels in Oia, choose Fira or Imerovigli (cost-effective, similar scenery).
- Dining: Restaurants outside the cliffside path are cheaper, buy fruit and yogurt at the supermarket for breakfast.
- Free sunset: Oia Castle is crowded, you can go to Firostefani or Akrotiri Lighthouse.