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Set your spirit free in Santorini, where island daydreams become reality. White-washed villages cling to cliff sides over the unbelievably blue Aegean Sea on this caldera, the ring formed by a collapsed volcano thousands of years ago. No wonder myths claim Santorini as the birthplace of gods.

Its capital, Firá, is a welcoming village nestled atop the caldera. Accessible only by cable car, donkey or plenty of walking, the town is a cobbled labyrinth of friendly cafes, shops and contemporary Greek island architecture. The town of Oia is just as beautiful, hailed for its unmatched sunsets. Explore its gardens, vineyards, churches and caves.

Beaches here are dramatic, yet relaxing. Colored shores of red, white, black and golden are easily amongst the world’s most beautiful. Explore this brilliant island where nature and village life mingle in harmony.

Santorini is foodie paradise. Volcanic ash from eruptions throughout antiquity have fertilized the island, so that the quality of produce here is a genuine wonder of nature. Over 2,000 restaurants dot the 60-mile island.

Meals start with mezethes, small appetizer plates. Sample white eggplant, a sweet variety unique to the island, capers, cherry tomatoes, barley rusks, and patties and dips made of fava beans.

Minced meat is a specialty here. Try moussaka, minced lamb with eggplant or pastitsio, minced beef with macaroni and béchamel sauce.

Santorini’s vineyards are superb. Most local wine comes from the Assirtiko grape, a fresh white. Nykteri is just as fresh, but more potent. For a phenomenally aged red, try the Mavrotragano.

Shopping is a fun, flashy affair in Santorini. Shops are boisterous and can be packed with folk art, handcrafts, leather, fabric goods and wine.

In Oia, markets are authentically Greek and cater mostly to locals. Firá has more souvenirs and is the perfect place to buy a luxury trinket or two. Browse Odos Ipapantis or Gold Street, a paved passage of beautiful contemporary jewelry stores selling 22 and 24 karat gold.

Explore the island splendor of Santorini’s volcanoes and villages.

CURRENCY Greece uses the euro. Bring cash in small bills. Tipping is not common.

PLACES OF INTEREST TOP 3 LAND DISCOVERIESbeyond city center

OIAStroll this gorgeous town of white-washed domes, cobbled lanes and welcoming shops.

FIRÁSoar over the city in a cable car after a day of cafes, boutiques and architecture.

PREHISTORIC MUSEUMSee artifacts and relics from Akrotiri, a town buried by a volcano in 1450 B.C.

PALAIA AND NEA KAMENI - SANTORINI VOLCANOTravel to these dramatic uninhabited islands, full of jagged black lava and hot springs.

WINERY TOURTour Santorini’s oldest vineyards where ancient volcanic ash creates the perfect soil.

KAMARI AND BLACK SAND BEACHWiggle your toes in black sand at this amazing beach full of tavernas and cafes.

SANTORINI CRATERExplore the caldera, where a volcano collapsed into itself, at the center of the island.

THE MOUNTAIN OF PROPHET ELIJAHJourney two thousand feet above the sea for exceptional panoramas of Santorini.

Enjoy mesmerizing views on the way to the village of Oia. Explore the town freely before continuing to the Sigalas Winery for uniquely regional wines. Taste traditional Santorini mezethes and enjoy delicious whites, reds and rosés. Wind down in the village of Firá.

Tour Akrotiri, a Bronze Age town buried under a volcanic eruption in 1450 B.C. Continue with a scenic drive to the beautiful village of Oia, perched atop a cliff, to explore cafes, shops and churches, before a visit to Sigalas Winery to sip delicious wines. Stroll through Firá to close the day.

Encounter the soul of Santorini during a beautiful evening of artistic exploration. Native painter Christophoros Asimis reveals a private Santorini, untouched by globalization, at his gallery with Eleni Kalaitou, a sculptor and jeweler. End the night in Firá with a walk through its labyrinthine streets.

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