7 Authentic Travel Experiences in Santorini, Santorini, Greece
Before visiting the famous island of Santorini in Greece for the first time, I too had seen the well-known photos of the island: the whitewashed houses, the blue domes, the sunsets that flood the sky with color. When I arrived on the island, during the first two days, I saw everything I had read about in most travel guides.
But I had three more days to stay, and suddenly I felt the urge to discover Santorini in a different way. To walk it, to feel it, to uncover its hidden corners and secrets. If you also have a few days available and want to experience the island of Santorini, these 7 experiences are – for me – the most meaningful.
This is a complete and well-preserved prehistoric settlement dating back to the Minoan era. It was a visit I definitely wanted to make, as I’m a lover of ancient history. I went to Akrotiri early in the morning, before the heat set in. From the moment I stepped under the roof, inside the archaeological site, I felt like I was traveling back in time. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
But I had three more days to stay, and suddenly I felt the urge to discover Santorini in a different way. To walk it, to feel it, to uncover its hidden corners and secrets. If you also have a few days available and want to experience the island of Santorini, these 7 experiences are – for me – the most meaningful.
This is a complete and well-preserved prehistoric settlement dating back to the Minoan era. It was a visit I definitely wanted to make, as I’m a lover of ancient history. I went to Akrotiri early in the morning, before the heat set in. From the moment I stepped under the roof, inside the archaeological site, I felt like I was traveling back in time. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 7 Authentic Travel Experiences in Santorini
Guide Location: Greece » Santorini
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maria Athanasopoulou
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Greece » Santorini
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maria Athanasopoulou
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Akrotiri
- Museum of Prehistoric Thera
- Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum
- Skaros Rock
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