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.