Santorini : 10 things you NEED TO KNOW before coming in 2025

[@CiroDiPalma.Sport_Mental_Coach]

Hi Sebastian, my wife and me stayed in Santorini for two weeks on September. I watched all your videos before leaving and it was very useful. For this I want say: "Thanks a lot!!!" and I would also like to advise friends who read to contact you. You're an expert tour guide and nice.

[@UniqueContentSAl]

Planning to visit Santorini in Aug and is very grateful for your video. Will check the others as well. Many thanks for the valuable tips.

[@tmundl413]

Seb, just got back from Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, a day trip to Tinos, back to Athens all with a rental car. Loved Ferry Hopper, best app out there. Watched almost all your videos before our trip which made our vacation one to remember.

[@sunandabandyopadhyay7132]

I am addicted to your videos about Santorini !! I already fall in love with Santorini. Planning for this. Thanks for your guidance keep doing

[@laniph2266]

Hi, I'm travelling to Santorini for the first time in October. Its a dream come true and im terribly excited!! I'm so happy i came across your videos, will definitely check them all before my trip!!❤ (already subscribed)

[@lrlee2437]

What is the Santorini weather like in October? I hope to be going this fall.

[@marcocoppo3631]

I was in Santorini last October. I found your advice absolutely wonderful.

[@The18fingers]

When in October? How was the weather?

[@marcocoppo3631]

@@The18fingers from 6th to 10th. The weather was wonderful.

[@martafaryna9129]

I go to Santorini every year. Yet this video is so so helpful! You're amazing!

[@michelleglennon3484]

I’m finding you 1 year before my Greece trip so I’m very happy! Thanks

[@braynstellmacher9242]

You are a proper information provider. Way best Santorini channel I found. Well done, thank you! If not happened already, I predict you are gonna make it. Honesty is a value!

[@FC98]

Άξιος! Your content is incredibly informative! I'm planning a trip to Santorini with my family this year and stumbled upon your helpful insights

[@joycebibe]

So glad I found your channel. Going to Greece next so I will come prepared. Thank you!

[@samanthamorristhecat8131]

I am glad I found your channel, appreciate all the tips. I will be on Santorini in July 2023.

[@GreeceExplained]

Wonderful ! Welcome to the community Samantha ! :-)

[@choeyma]

You are the best! I love watching all your videos! You give so much useful information.

[@paolabarjas]

Really? I can't believe you are now doing tours in Athens, now I want to go again! I can't wait to see what they are about. Taking a tour with you in Santorini was one of the best decisions of our entire trip.

[@abelquiron2653]

Very useful tips. Thanks, Sebastian.

[@ruckylick7888]

Take the boat over to Thirassia for a diffferent perspective. Pyrgos is a wonderful village and definitely take the walk from the Monastery atop the mountain down, down, down to Perissa and jump in for a swim. Definitely walk from Thira around the crater rim to Oia if you can. 3 hours should do. There are wonderful views, different perspectives and a roadside caravan for refreshments halfway along. The ferry services from Santorini are superb by and large. Ferryhopper's useful for plotting the news ..then go to Amorgos..and then you'll never want to go back to Santorini 👌👌🙏

[@Orodaran]

You mentioned Pyrgos and Megalochori. I'm glad I found your channel with enough time to get convinced to go there!!! I consider them an integral part of the Santorini experience, if you're staying longer than three days and you don't go to Pyrgos and Megalochori, shame on you! (well, not really shame, everyone enjoys their holidays the way they want, but seriously, go to Pyrgos and Megalochori if you're in Santorini for more than three days, it's definitively worth it)

[@richardhill222]

Mywife and i stayed 4 days in Santorini, i wish i would have stayed longer. I actually like Fira more than Oia. I found Fira to be more convenient in order to navigate and enjoy the Island. Traveling via the bus was easy. We loved our stay. I watched all your videos,. You may friend are ao helpful which is priceless.

[@kobby60841]

My brother you got the best videos and very helpful and so clearly explain your my #1 video guide on you tube about Greece

[@scytheboivirtual]

I've already completed by Santorini trip this year but your videos have continued to be amazing that I keep on watching, and hoping I get to visit again soon. Thanks Sebastian!

[@anaiadanza1303]

I've watched ALL of your videos. So helpful as I'm coming to Greece soon. Saludos from Argentina.

[@zhamiladamn2975]

Me too May Tripal Gem Bless you 🙏 ✨ 💖

[@nickloong]

I'm glad I found your channel before my trip to the Greek Islands. Thanks Seb for all your practical and useful tips. I was able to workout an itinerary that enabled me and my wife to travel to a few of the beautiful islands namely Santorini, Amorgos, Naxos, Paros, Zakynthos and then to Athens, before my flight back home. I just can't get over how beautiful Zakynthos was and how much it had to offer. It was also more affordable compared to the more popular Greek islands. Anyway, I'm looking forward to going back again soon, and thanks again Sebastian!

[@GreeceExplained]

Wow that's a solid list you got there ! Congrats !! Lemme know how it went ;-)

[@Kathy-qx2zc]

I wish Sebastian was still giving tours of Santorini, but he provided a recommendation! Thank you for discussing the prices and how long to stay. We're really looking forward to getting out of the touristy shopping areas. It's hot (humid) where we come from so I hope it's not too bad. I hope Google Maps work on my phone works.

[@candychetty3342]

Glad i found your channel. Will be there next week Any suggestions where i can celebrate my birthday in Santorini. Thanks

[@GreeceExplained]

Best Restaurants overall : kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6XbgJWEjLlsq6c Best Restaurants will caldera view : kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIqwqIOcd5Z4g7s

[@meizi5521]

The best travel advice video I have ever seen!!

[@AfterCoffeeWithJess]

thank you for the great information in your videos. i will be in greece in october and november. will definitely join your tour if you are still in athens then!

[@izzyrov5814]

My hubby and I have never stayed in a small city or island for many days, there's so many beautiful places to visit in the world.

[@angelfraser7140]

I’m going to Santorini for the second time as part of my cruise stop but yes I prefer Fira in terms of enjoying similar scenery without being trapped in thousands of tourist.

[@nigelbailey72]

I watched lots of Sebastian's videos before we spent a week on Santorini in 2022 and we had a fantastic time and spent at most two hours on Oia and Fira... Loved the island. We stayed in Perissa and hired a car for 4 days 👌 We also found the heat on Santorini quite acceptable apart from on the volcano... That was stupidly hot and I got pretty badly sunburnt on one shoulder and I've never sweated so much... But day to day, Malta is much hotter. It was generally above 40c when we visited and Santorini was mid 30's

[@RM-lm9sl]

Avoiding Santorini, but watching all these videos. Thanks for your videos!

[@carscoffee9832]

I was glad we stayed in firostefani. Walkable to fira but much prettier and quiet

[@elanaloveyogaconsciouslivi1995]

Can you make a video or let us know which islands are most accessible by ferry from Santorini? Thank you so much for all your great advice!!

[@GreeceExplained]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6SWYWd5qN-nitU

[@christophercade7234]

Hello, are you able to let me know if there is a ‘firework display’ in 2023 to celebrate the volcanic eruption, we would like to come back again to Santorini as it is our favourite holiday destination, f Thank you Chris

[@GreeceExplained]

Hi Christopher. Yes it's likely that the "Ifestia Festival" will be held once again in 2023. The date is not known yet though. Its usually on a Sunday in the second half of September. Last year, it was on Sept 18. Hope that helps.

[@michellesingh2000]

I laughed so hard at the driving!! We just went to Paris and I swear they are all Nascar drivers! 😅 And I was a cop for 10 years doing 110 mph high speed pursuits..so yeah its different...I will let the local drive im on vacay!! Will be in Greece in April ...fingers crossed

[@liubov6058]

Hi Sebastian, what do you think about visiting Santorini in November? Thank you

[@suchadaboonporn7238]

I’m your subsriber and absolutely love all your VDO, very well explained and precised. I really enjoy watching them. However, after watching many of your VDOS, I decided to go to Greece either in late May or early June. Question is how about all the businesess, restaurants, tours & shops, are they FULLY operated bythose time?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes, 100% open !! Hope you have a great time in Greece :-)

[@suchadaboonporn7238]

@@GreeceExplained thank you for your reply. Please keep posting your VDOs LOVE IT❤️

[@AmandaChuah]

Hi Sebastian, it's me again. Could you let me know which places/things to do in Santorini in winter are MUST go?

[@GreeceExplained]

Hey Amanda. I explain it all in this vid : kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5m5gnWFf7GYr80

[@EffendyElson]

Pleeeseee make the video about Crete :)

[@carlossantos-fz7xo]

Olá. Vamos a Santorini em Junho e já temos um carro alugado. Há onde estacionar, perto das aldeias ? Há muito trânsito no dia a dia ?

[@bnmb8094]

I spent more sleepless nights trying to plan our trip next year in Greece

[@shiran085]

Hi Sebastian, my family and I will embark on a cruise this coming June and we will visit specific ports in Greece and will have limited time on each port. What do you recommend for a trip in Santorini, when we have about 12 hours there? Thank you!

[@GreeceExplained]

Thats exactly the topic of tomorrows video !! :-D

[@shiran085]

@@GreeceExplained Great! Thanks! :) I am looking forward to it.

[@giedrevlogs]

Hey is there any way of getting from Santorini to some sandy beaches in Greece? That’s convenient? Like a ferry? Thank you!

[@GreeceExplained]

You might find some answers in this vid : kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6SWYWd5qN-nitU

[@mercedesayala]

Hi! I really enjoy your videos. Thank you so much! They are so informative. We are doing a tour in Santorini June 17th it’s supposed to be an easy one but I’m still doubtful of that for my husband. Is it possible to take a taxi back to the ship tender instead of taking the cable car down to the tender? Also, do you do group tours from Athens to Napflio? What’s the cost? Thank you so much! 😊

[@GreeceExplained]

Hi ! No you can't take a taxi back to the ship tender. Cable car only. And no I dont do tours in Nafplio, but if you want me to show you around in Athens, you can email me at [e-mail]

[@mercedesayala]

Ok I’ll reach out to you. Thank you!

[@frasermackie19]

Visited Santorini at the end of September this year. Absolutely loved it, I will be back. Having been, next time I wont hire a car and just use the public transport. The local drivers are mad haha

[@BryanSantos-j2o]

Great info!

[@christianchenu1602]

Hi Sebastian. Thanks a lot for your very interesting and useful videos. I went for 2 weeks in Athens, Milos and Santorini (mid-June 2024). I would like to know something regarding the water. In Milos, where I stay longer (but it is also true for Santorini), the water is not drinkable because coming from a desalting sea water plant. This technology started around the world in about 1950. What about water for the people living in the islands centuries ago? I'm very anxious to know if there is fresh water sources in these areas. Thanks again for your channel, you really helped us a lot during our vacation.

[@GreeceExplained]

Hi Chris ! Houses used to have cisterns underneath them, to collect rain water.

[@Myloh_YT]

Can you make a video about Kos?

[@mitrayasi6682]

I’ll be there in mid May for 4 nights … Am I going to see u there Sebastian!? 😉☺️ Btw thank you for your videos. Very helpful 🌹

[@GreeceExplained]

You're gonna see me in Athens, coz thats where I live now :-)

[@elizabethscott7862]

Thank you😉

[@silverneonsulphur]

Thank you for the informative video! Wondering if it is safe to take the ferry to Santorini in the next few weeks, given that there is a storm Daniel in Greece? Is it affecting the ferries? Thank you!

[@GreeceExplained]

The storm is over, back to blue skies :-)

[@silverneonsulphur]

thanks!@@GreeceExplained

[@SylwiaTulita]

Hi Sabastian , you give so useful & practical advises for us - tourists! Thank you. I’ll be in Athens Oct 25 ‘24 & Santorini Oct 26 ‘24. Are you available to tour us? Sylvia

[@GreeceExplained]

Sure ! You can email me at [e-mail]

[@aksvp]

One other thing I wish I knew was that buses are not the best options to do the transfers, to and from the hotel and between the hotels if you are to stay at multiple hotels, and that private transfers are expensive but no other option but to pay for it. I would have just planned for it if I knew beforehand.

[@80fvelasquez]

I am visiting Santorini for a day trip with a large group in September. What is the best way for a large group to visit the town of Oia once we land in Santorini?

[@GreeceExplained]

Same as for a small group I'd say :-)

[@tgif1207]

Really appreciate your videos! Is a trip to Ikaria worth it? I've read about it, and it sounds fascinating. And if so, what is the best way to get there? Any recommendations for where to stay?

[@GreeceExplained]

Its at the very top of my own list as well ! Everyone I know who went loved it. But cant you any tips yet :-)

[@prachigumgaonkar1552]

Hi this is Prachi from India and I would love to travel to Santorini. But my problem is I am disable and can't walk much. So I was planning to take my wheelchair. Can you please tell will that be a convenient option or is there anything else I can do?

[@GreeceExplained]

Hi ! I do not recommend visiting Santorini on a wheelchair, no.

[@lantran8967]

Is everything open up inApril?

[@pragyabothra1699]

How can I contact you if I plan to visit Greece

[@leeandjancruise]

We were on Santorini about ten days ago courtesy of a cruise ship, three in that day so one maybe two too many, been quite a few times once for two weeks when we hired a scooter for the duration but the experience is getting a little thin now and with the queues 2.5 hours long to get back down to the dock by cable car then another 1.5 hours waiting to board a tender back to the ship it's questionable if we'd leave the ship if we should ever visit again? Oh and people who use the donkeys (mules) shame on you.

[@ladye6907]

I’m a subscriber and follow your videos with interest. I’m planning a trip at the beginning of September next year to Santorini and Mykonos and already booked the places to stay. My question is how far in advance is good to book the ferry from Athen to Santorini, from Santorini to Mykonos, and from there back to Athen ? Thanks

[@GreeceExplained]

Ferry rates dont fluctuate, they're flat, so no need to book too much in advance. I'd do 3-4 weeks prior if I were you, just to make sure they dont sell out.

[@DavidVq-vl1ob]

Excelenteeee

[@masudanajminmou1935]

Hey sebi I want to celebrate my birthday in santorini, which is in january. Can you suggest me which type of clothes should i pack?

[@GreeceExplained]

Temperatures are between 10 and 15 degrees, usually windy. I let you decide what type of clothes that means for you ;-)

[@ashaunlimited]

Am so much interested in this 2 unfortunately I have failed to find a video about what clothes to pack to visit satorini btn December and march🥺

[@ladygadventures4144]

is March 5-10 good time to visit?

[@GreeceExplained]

I answer that in this vid : kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5m9hH9teqxgeqc

[@spyroskokkotos7254]

Am I the only one who prefers Fira than Oia ?

[@MrBritishComedy]

Oía is way more beautiful - but you have to go early in the morning. After 11, the crowds arrive and then Oía becomes a bit of a pain. Fira is much more relaxed in this sense

[@deanpiggott6074]

Nope. Oia is way too busy and it ruins it

[@Rebeccadeshit]

Hi! We only have the option to go one or two nights to santorini from crete. Would you recommend it? Or better we should stay our full 13 days on Crete? Thanks!

[@GreeceExplained]

If you have 13 days on Crete, then yes I would go for 2 nights on Santorini just to mix things up a little. Looks completely different.

[@ImranHaider-k6m]

Hello brother, how are you My name is Imran Haider and I have been lived in Greece untill 6 years , becouse I was educated man and I know Greek language well and I can speak ,and can read from news papers, Please explain me the right way to travel Greece God may help you and me Thanks with well wishes

[@bonibubbles12]

I just got back from Santorini & Mykonos. I will say Santorini had some of the rudest people I’ve ever dealt with in my life. I had to hide my American accent & fake a foreign accent to be able to get treated with the slightest bit of common courtesy. For example the “information” people at the bus stop whose job it is to help couldn’t be bothered to help us out. Wouldn’t even look me in the eye just point at the signs. I came back later that day and switched up my accent to the same person and then they were way more helpful. Or when a man in Mykonos threw my friend’s purse in the sand because she set it down on an unused sunbed for a few seconds to keep her balance while she fixed her shoe. The man then proceeded to mock us for using a tripod to take photos at the beach with an older Greek couple sitting on some beds, obviously staring and pointing and laughing at us. Sad world we live in. I can go on forever about the horrible experiences I personally encountered with the Greeks. Only 2 spots where we were treated with genuine kindness in Santorini was Santo Wines by Ilias and the older man at Lucky’s Souvlaki’s. They made my trip have at least some sort of light. Thank you for all your tips because without seeing your videos I would have been completely clueless going there. I appreciate all that you do! I don’t think I’ll ever go back, however. I’ve had happier birthdays.

[@jonhewitt3]

Oops, I got distracted by the person in the reflection, will have to watch again ☺️

[@GreeceExplained]

xD Next time, curtains closed !

[@Blacknightgr1]

Emporeio man!!!! Why do you forget emporeio??? I am greek from Imerovigli but emporeio is the best

[@redstar7292]

The heat of Greece, if you put your arm out the window, it will be red. Don't go out in the sun at noon. Drink a large bottle of water every day.

[@amirabellydancer]

People complaining about the sun in santorini... habibi come to dubai and then let me know 😂

[@jeremykeller211]

Correction: wish you HAD known. What you didn't realize is that Santorini is now a dumping ground for cruise ship tourists who speak no Greek, know nothing of Greek or Byzantine culture, and have no interest in learning such things. The advent of cruise ships was the final step in turning Santorini into an amusement park. Those of us who knew Santorini in the '60s can never return.

[@artnwordz2763]

We just came back from Santorini…. Stay away from Oia. It’s a tourist trap. 50 percent of the people are rude. The food is blatantly either awful or unextrodinary. With the exception of Amoudi Fish Tavern. But you either have to pay a ton to get down there since parking is almost impossible. Or you walk down 1100 some odd slippery rocky stairs amidst donkey crap All the way down. Not super super fun. So many of the stores and food places are operated by folks who come from Athens since they are paid twice as much to spend the “ summer months “ on that island. This means they are there to fleece you. And they don’t care much about tourists. I even encountered some dude who tried to get me to tip him at a gas station. A gas station. Realllllly ???? You can’t find any food quickly in Oia. It’s one restaurant after another. And you’re paying for the views. Not the food. Good luck w crowds once the cruise ships arrive. Your a sardine in a shooting can … not fun. Again Oia .. you get a view. But it’s not something you need for more then a day and a half. The ferry .. to another island. It’s crowded. Feels like going to a third world . People pushing and shoving to get on the ferry. And off .. Yelling staff everywhere. And if you are unlucky enough to take a late night ferry. People sleeping on blow up mattresses sleeping bags. On towels everywhere. Under stairs. In front of bathroom doors. In hallways. It’s a friggin zoo and really an ugly scene. Chaotic and again like a third world ferry experience. Not cool. The “ beaches “ of Santorini .. do not pay for a lounge at any place in Kamari or perisa beach. Eat at a place and get your lounge for free. Other wise it’s a huge rip off. Kamari has no sand. And unless you are near the rock cliff. You have to navigate rocks to try and even get in the water. It kinda of sucks. The archeological site. Do not buy your tickets online. You’re going to get 9 different stories on opening and closing hours and all THIER websites are happy to take your money and when you show up. The place is closed. Yet they state “open “ online. Basically here’s the scoop. Want to see the views of Santorini ? And the unique structures ? Go for a day and half. But stay on another island with beautiful beaches and friendlier people. Cuz you won’t find it 100 percent on Santorini. You have to realllllllly do your homework for this island or you will be ripped off. In fact Eden if you ask a “ local “ where to eat they will send you as it happens to us to some awful awful food place if only to support that restaurant as if they are all in on the “ joke “. Chances are you will be treated rudely by many and pay wayyyyyy to much for what you get. You will witness people yelling at each other daily. If unlucky enough like us you get to see dogs attacking each other in a public travelled alley area and then the owners fighting over it. Awesome. Regular island life. Get there. See it for a day and half. And get gone. That’s all you need of Santorini especially Oia. Blech.

[@tonytoro-xx8mz]

I wish you had mentioned. That in Santorini all Scuba Diving Places are closed on April. You never mentioned it. We got our plane tickets a month ago and looking to book scuba diving and the answers is not. Let other people know that for people is important.

[@GreeceExplained]

This one is open in April : www.getyourguide.com/santorini-l753/santorini-scuba-diving-experience-in-the-volcanic-caldera-t402738/?partner_id=OMW3ALO&cmp=youtube&mkt_cmp=true