Thera Tourism and Travel Guide

If you have ever watched Bollywood movies like Bang-Bang or Chalte-Chalte with a beautiful eye catching panoramic view, you will be able to understand the beauty Santorini has to offer. This place indeed has been one of the mesmerising spots I have ever explored. Santorini happens to be one of the most popular destinations which one explores after coming to Greece. After the successful trip to Athens, we boarded an early flight to Santorini.

You know that one showstopper who knows how to turn heads of the plenty? Well, the same way was ‘Santorini’ for us. Trust me, your hours and hours of browsing through Santorini pictures does no justice to this place. If you really want to witness every inch of this extraordinary island, you MUST visit it. While booking for my stay in Santorini, I was both excited and anxious, at the same time. Speaking of which, I made sure that I did my best to manage my own expectations in 4-days at this Greek island.Anyway, before I ramble on any further about how phenomenal this place is, I want to share some of the very best things we did in Santorini.1.) Hiking from Fira to Oia (Must do)2.) Watching the sunset in Oia3.) Visiting the Santo Winery4.) Exploring the capital, Fira5.) Witnessing the Black Sand Beach, Kamari

I left for Fira, commercial centre of Santorini. Lots of souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants. I took a leisurely stroll from Fira to Imerovigli, marching past beautiful white cave houses with blue painted windows and doors and adorned with colourful flower pots. The calm air and a light breeze just added to the romance of the island. As the sun goes down, the island is beautifully lit with golden lights which only enhances its beauty.

Next morning, I woke up and stepped out to the patio. The view out there was simply stunning. The sun was out and shinning in the clear sky. Its golden rays falling on the vast stretches of sea made it perfectly blue and sparkling. The houses perched precariously on the cliffs over a caldera. The whitewashed island of Santorini matched perfectly with the blues of the sea and the sky. A picture postcard perfect island.I spent my day exploring the idyllic town of Oia, considered the most picturesque in Santorini. Absence of crowds on the island due to off season seemed like I had the whole island all to myself. In the evening, I hiked up to the sunset point in Oia to get a glimpse of the best sun setting views.

Built on cliffs thousands of feet above sea level, this Greek Island is a dream come true in blue and white. Featuring heavily on the bucket list of plenty of travellers, this leftover of a volcanic eruption will set fire to your IG profile with its gorgeous backdrops, infinity pools, and lavish resorts.

Santorini : However as they say, best was reserved for the last. Next day we checked out of Mykonos and boarded a ferry on our way to Santorini. Santorini is the supermodel of the Greek islands, a head-turner whose face is instantly recognisable around the world: multi coloured cliffs soar out of a sea-drowned caldera. There’s no denying the uniqueness of this destination or its huge allure – Santorini hosts 1.5 million tourists annually. There is always a debate as to where one should stay in Santorini; either Oia or Fira. Oia is most exclusive & secluded part of the island while Fira is the happening Capital. We opted to stay in a cave hotel on Oia (Heliophos Boutique). We stayed at Santorini for 3 nights and it is no less than a paradise in its own uniqueness.Arguably Greece’s most beautiful island, Santorini is a mix of towering cliffs, inky waters and whitewashed villages. Perfect for a summer break. Santorini and the picturesque town of Oia in particular, are reputed to have the most beautiful sunsets on Earth. We too enjoyed one such sunset during our trip and it will be a memory forever. Eating out , trekking ( ( km one way) from Fira to Oia , indulgent shopping at chic boutiques and gorgeous sunsets kept us busy for next 3 days .From Santorini we took a flight back to India.It was indeed a grand trip and 3 days visit to Santorini was the highlight of our 10th wedding anniversary celebration.PS check out the pictures, all clicked by us.