Santorini, Greece To-Do List with Guide!
π΅ Check off classic photo spots: β«οΈ Fira: π Three Bells of Fira (in front of the blue-domed church) π Three Bells of Fira Iconic Viewpoint (photo spot) β«οΈ Oia: π Domes Viewpoint π Beautiful Blue Domed Church of Oia π Kastro Oia Houses (orange stairs) π Castle of Oia (for panoramic views) π΅ Watch the sunset in Oia π΅ Take the local bus between Fira and Oia β«οΈ You can get off at any intermediate stop. Make sure to have cash change and check the departure times (subject to change, search for "Santorini bus schedule" on π ) π΅ Browse souvenir shops β«οΈ Recommend an old man's hand-painted fridge magnets (π Black Velvet) π΅ Try Greek cuisine β«οΈ Use Google Maps to search for restaurants, then check "Top Rated" and "Open Now." Don't forget to look at the menu! π΅ Try Chinese cuisine in Santorini β«οΈ There are three Chinese restaurants in Fira. I've been to Asia Club and Yixiangju, both are good, but I highly recommend Asia Club's spicy hot pot. π΅ Taste wine Greece is the birthplace of European wine. If you have time, visit a winery or wine museum. Make sure to book in advance! π΅ Buy Greek local skincare products Apivita (π Hondos Center) β«οΈ On sale, buy over 50 euros to get tax-free. The best-selling cactus and aloe vera masks are highly praised, go for them! π΅ Enjoy gelato & frozen yogurt π΅ Eat a 4-euro Greek pita (π Gyro) π΅ Buy Greek yogurt at the supermarket (recommend KOLIOS pomegranate flavor) π΅ Drink Greek specialty coffee β«οΈ Greek coffee (not tasty but cute) β«οΈ Frappe β«οΈ Freddo π΅ Find a bar for a drink and enjoy the Mediterranean breeze π΅ Rent an ATV for a ride (requires a driver's license) π΅ Hike from Fira to Oia It takes about two hours. If you have time and energy, give it a try! The scenery along the way is beautiful! π΅ Order room service at your hotel Cliff hotels allow you to watch the sunset while eating room service (order through eFood or Wolt) π΅ Remember to get a tax refund at the airport β«οΈ 1. After purchase, remember to ask for a tax-free letter and show your passport. β«οΈ 2. Fill in the information on the tax refund form. β«οΈ 3. Get it stamped at the airport (after security check, you can see it at the cashier in the duty-free area) #Greece #Santorini #Europe #EuropeanTravel #UnitedKingdom #UK #UKLife #UKStudent #UKStudyAbroad #StudyInUK