Where to Stay

El Greco Hotel & Spa $$

Located a short 10 minute walk to Santorini's capital, Fira — known for its cliffside views, cafes, and sunsets.
This is also where we will be staying.

- Wedding day guest pickup point
- 5 outdoor pools, indoor pool, kids’ pool, and hydromassage tubs
- Centrally located with easy access to shops, restaurants, and transport

We recommend checking El Greco to see if it suits your needs and budget.
June is peak season, so please book early for the best rates and availability.

Booking Tips
Search Expedia, Booking.com, and Skyscanner for competitive prices.

For a more private stay:
- Petite Palace Suites
- Volcano View Hotel

Both offer stunning cliffside views and a peaceful atmosphere.
Note: These are further from town and will require a car or ATV for transport.

Staying at Petite Palace or Volcano View?
Please let us know by 15 April 2025 if you'd like a wedding day pickup arranged.

More hotel options near Fira and El Greco are linked below.

Main Modes:

Rent a car

• Pre-book a rental car for your stay:
- Recommended: Vazeos Car Rental
-Staying at El Greco? Reach out to them directly at info@elgreco.com.gr to arrange an airport transfer (available for an additional fee).

• Rent an ATV
- We recommend booking directly with your hotel. This can be done on arrival or via email.
Alternatively, ATV/ Car rentals are easy to find, particularly in Fira.

Expect to pay between €50 - €100 per day for a quad depending on the size.

Uber/Taxi

• The cost of these services can be quite high if used often, with charges reaching up to €35 minimum for a 10-minute drive.
- If you haven't arranged transportation from the airport to your hotel through the hotel itself, using Uber on arrival is an option. Note: It is normal for Uber drivers to request your passport details on the Uber App.

- KTEL Santorini
- Hotels offer shuttle services into Fira depending on where you're staying.

Fly into Santorini Airport (JTR)
Fly into Athens Airport (ATH) then take the ferry ~5+ hours to Santorini

We recommend that you are in Santorini no later than Monday, June 2nd.
We are arriving in Santorini on Wednesday 28th May and leaving Friday morning, 6th June
All flights departing from Santorini Airport are scheduled in the morning.

Different Villages

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗮 (𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲)

Fira is the capital of Santorini. On the caldera side you get one of the best views of the island and the activity level is enough to keep you entertained for hours. There are cafes, bars, restaurants, all with views and some with several levels of patios and balconies. Fira is in a great location in the middle of the island with a local bus stop so you can get anywhere easily.

𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶 (𝗕𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵)

The long and wide famous Kamari beach is in walking distance and there are many bars, restaurants, cafes, super markets and other shops to spend your time. The beach is covered with black volcanic sand and lined with sun-beds and umbrellas for you to lay out.

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘀 (𝗕𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵)

The seaside village of Perivolos is quite popular, largely among young people, as it holds the liveliest beach resort. It is a small place that lies at the southeast coast of Santorini, very close to Perissa village. There are nice restaurants that offer local specialties, warm cafes and bustling bars with lively music. It has many beach bars and pool venues with entertainment. The beach is covered with black volcanic sand and lined with sun-beds and umbrellas for you to lay out.

Perivolos is a good spot to stay if you are looking to explore the southern part of the island.

𝐎𝐢𝐚 (𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝)

Oia is the most photogenic town, a maze of small shops, restaurants and cafes, all with spectacular views of the rest of the island and the caldera.

Oia is famous for its chic and expensive restaurants and great shopping. The whole place is built along the Cliffside. We do not recommend this as an area to stay in as it's the most expensive part of Santorini and far from everything else, but we highly encourage you to do a day trip to Oia!

• 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐓𝐕 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲.An ATV makes it easy to pull over and stop by any location or the side of the road to take a beautiful photo! Most hotels will be able to help you rent one.

• Go 𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 up to the Ancient Thera (mountain in Kamari) to see the runes. Recommended to start hiking around 5pm when the sun starts to go down as there is little shade. There are tickets to see the runes for a small price.

Hike the Caldera Footpath - this incredible hike takes you along the caldera cliff and through the villages of Fira, Firostefani, merovigli, and Ora with the most breathtaking views.

The hiking trail from Fira to Ola is just under 10.5km, and can take anywhere between 2-5 hours depending on how quick you go and how many stops you make. Take plenty of water!

• Go to a 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲 and enjoy the Caldera views. Santo Wines Winery and Venetsanos Winery are two of the most popular to visit with stunning views of the caldera. Santo Winery has the best sunset view.

• 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 (sunset, volcano, hot springs).

• 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 (winery and/or sightseeing).

• Walk around the different villages as there are many small shops to find souvenirs and beautiful architecture to see.

• 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠

Here are some of the other nearby Greek
Islands that you may want to hop to via ferry:

𝘭𝘰𝘴 - for bar hopping and beautiful beaches.

𝘔𝘺𝘬𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘴 - one of the most famous islands in the world for its extravagant restaurants, bars and night clubs.

𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦 - the largest of the Greek islands, home to some of our favourite beaches.
Some popular towns to stay in are Chania, Heraklion or Hersonissos.

𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴, 𝘕𝘢𝘹𝘰𝘴, 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘴 - famous for its romantic beaches and authentic restaurants, these small islands are home to white washed cobbled streets, boutique shops and more affordable accommodation.
These islands are ideal for stays of 1-2 nights each. Be sure to check out Milos's moon beach.

What you’ll be doing: Exploring cliffside towns, enjoying iced coffee by the sea, and taking in the views.

Light, breathable clothes – linen, cotton, and floaty fabrics in whites, pastels, or sunset tones.

Comfy, non-slip shoes – cobblestones are no joke. Stylish sneakers or supportive sandals work best.

Crossbody bag – ideal for hands-free exploring.

Sunglasses & a hat – for real sun protection during the day.

You’ll need:

Multiple swimsuits – one’s always wet.

Cover-up or sarong – easy to throw on for lunch or lounging.

Quick-dry towel – especially useful for the catamaran cruise.

Change of dry clothes – perfect for post-swim comfort.

Waterproof bag – to protect your phone and essentials on boat days.