Cruise Nation are delighted to bring you our great range of Santorini Cruise & Stay Holidays. Our Santorini Smart Packages feature FREE stays in one of many handpicked hotels which are all centrally located in Santorini providing you with the ideal base from which to explore all that this exciting destination has to offer.
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Hike from Fira to Oia
Hike from Fira to Oia
It’s not, but this hike is the hidden gem of the island. Take a couple of hours out of your day to scale the heights of Santorini. Gaze in awe at the beauty and splendour in each of the villages you visit on your walk. The hike takes approximately three hours so try to avoid the hottest time of the day or you’ll end up with sunburn!
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Wine Tour
Wine Tour
Even with multiple wine tours this excursion is one of the most popular on the island, so make sure to get your place as soon as possible. And if you haven’t had your fill of picturesque views, the tours will allow you to sip on their fine wine whilst overlooking the wonderful waters below.
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Museum of Prehistoric Thera (Fira)
Museum of Prehistoric Thera (Fira)
Various exhibitions can be found here and within these exhibitions you will find stunning paintings, architectural masterpieces and pottery dating as far back as 2000 BC. The excavations themselves plot a timeline through history, stopping at the late Neolithic period amongst others along the way. Open your mind to Santorini’s rich history, which can nearly all be found in this museum.
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Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
A shipwreck is perched in the depths of Santorini and you can swim through it, admire the beauty of something so hollow and quiet. Diving in Santorini is great if you like big fish and it’s a great dive for beginners.
Restaurants
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Selene
Selene
This wonderful restaurant resembles a wedding chapel, its airy, bright dining area leads to a beautiful terrace which overlooks the Aegean Sea. It has over 30 years under its belt and it’s no surprise to see Selene leading the pack in fine dining in Santorini.
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Anogi
Anogi
You won’t get much better than Anogi’s famous Greek cuisine! The menu is extensive and it’s all delicious. The courtyard serves as a wonderful location to watch the setting sun go down whilst enjoying some fine sea food.
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Aktaion
Aktaion
Aktaion exterior epitomises Santorini architecture, it’s white walls and blue borders make it a welcoming place to enter. Opened in 1922, Aktaion is one of the oldest restaurants on the island. It’s family run so you can expect home style cooking and some unique recipes.
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Yalos
Yalos
You’ll struggle to get better views at a restaurant than at Yalos Beach Bar Restaurant. It’s wooden path leads out onto the beach and comfy beach beds and deck chairs await. Its gastronomy by the sea in all its glory.
Nightlife
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Two Brothers
Two Brothers
Two Brothers bar has been open for over 30 years, set up by two brothers (as you might’ve guessed), it is now run by their sons. The bar is best known for its party vibe and the amazing music they play throughout the summer season.
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Koo Club
Koo Club
One of the most popular clubs in Santorini, Koo Club is a place to enjoy the early hours of the morning whilst being surrounded by the best house music around. The interior of it resembles a Greek palace and their outdoor patio surrounded by palm trees really makes you feel on holiday.
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Kira Thira
Kira Thira
Kira Thira is the oldest bar in town, the cosy bar’s walls are lined with liqueur and books, quite an unusual combination. Instruments hang from the ceiling and jazz can be heard all year round. Sangria is the bar’s speciality!
Events
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Megaron Gyzi Fesitval
Megaron Gyzi Fesitval
Taking place in August, the town of Fira includes musical concerts, art exhibitions and various other events. Famous Greek musicians and singers are invited to participate in the festival. Entry is free, so embrace Greek culture be surrounding yourself in the finest Greek has to offer.
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Santorini Jazz Festival
Santorini Jazz Festival
If you haven’t had enough jazz whilst on Santorini, then don’t fret, Santorini Jazz Festival is here. Jazz fans from across the glove head to Santorini to enjoy this annual event. Hosted in July, in an open-air cinema on Kamari beach, you’ll love jazz even more when you leave.