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Santorini Church

Santorini's beautiful landscape is the result of a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago, leaving warm black beaches, stunning scenery and an easy-going vibe. In glorious sunshine, the island's brilliant for relaxing and mixes a traditional Greek flavour with a volcanic nightlife.

The southernmost of Greece's Cycladic Islands, Santorini is north of Crete and south of mainland Greece.

What's best for you?


Iliada Studios May - Oct
Samson Studios And Apartments May - Oct
Tamarix Del Mar Suites May - Oct
Marios Studios May - Oct
Santo Miramare Resort May - Oct
Cliffside Suites May - Oct
El Greco Hotel May - Oct
Arion Bay May - Oct
Hotel Aressana May - Oct
Phevos May - Oct

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Free Kids

You can take your first child on holiday with us free of charge. If a Free Child Place is available on the holiday you choose, it’s yours – and your discount will be shown on the breakdown of your holiday price. Free Kids are generally found on holidays departing outside of 12 weeks.

We offer hundreds of Free Child Places on selected holidays and dates, but they won’t hang around forever! Book early to secure your Free Child Place and make fantastic savings online.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that everything is already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
All meals and snacks
Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
Sports and watersports facilities in most hotels
Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

Premier

An exclusive selection of quality four and five star hotels, our Premier range offers superior standards of comfort, service and dining, with luxurious facilities and fantastic extras. In-flight and in-resort benefits vary across our Premier Family, Premier Luxury and Falcon Premier holidays.

Benefits may include:

Free in-flight meal and reserved seating on First Choice Airways flights
Increased baggage allowance (up to 23kg per person)
Free day before check-in at London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham Airports
Priority airport transfers to your resort or return private taxi transfers
Premier Reps providing outstanding customer service and assistance
Complimentary children's’ pack with Premier Families

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Central Location

These accommodations are guaranteed to be less than 200 metres from the centre of your resort, close to bars and restaurants.

Memorable moment...

Watching dazzling sunsets from the rim of Santorini's flooded volcanic crater, the breathtaking caldera, as red skies set the water ablaze with colour, silhouetting distant islands.

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Things to do

Delve into Santorini's rich history at Akrotiri, where excavations reveal paved streets, beautiful frescoes and storerooms encased in ancient lava, dating back 5000 years. See paintings and icons in Mesa Gonia's Byzantine church and archaeological treasures in Fira's museum. Ride the heart-stopping cable car from the cliff top capital of Fira to the port, 260m below, and sail to the volcanic isles of Palea Kameni, to bathe in warm springs, and Nea Kameni, to soak up breathtaking views of the flooded volcano.

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Beaches

At the foot of rugged lava cliffs, clear waters wash the deeply coloured sands of Santorini's beautiful volcanic beaches. Seafront tavernas and shops spill onto Kamari's ash black beach, Akrotiri's scarlet sands lay against dramatic red cliffs, and Ammoudi, Armeni, Perivolos and Vlichada offer peaceful, warm shores. Watersports available include diving in Perissa's waters.

Blue Flag Beaches

3 beaches in Santorini. Details at www.blueflag.org

www.blueflag.org

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Explore your destination

Volcano and Hot Springs (half-day)
A unique opportunity to visit the active volcanic crater on the island of Nea Kameni and then sail to the islet of Palea Kameni for a paddle in its hot springs. After lunch on the island of Thirissia, you'll return to your starting point at the old port in Fira.

Santorini Sunset Dinner Cruise
A night to remember, as dusk falls you'll sail around Santorini's famous caldera in a traditional sailing boat. As the sun slowly casts its amber glow across the evening sky, you'll be able to sit back and admire the unforgettable view while dining on board.

Cooking Lessons and Wine Tasting
Soak up a little local flavour. Following in your teacher's footsteps, you'll prepare a traditional Greek dish, then, after a wine presentation, you'll taste some of Santorini's best wines, the perfect complement to your home-made lunch.

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Food and drink

Traditional tavernas mix with elegant international restaurants to cater for every taste. Fish is in abundance, with specialities including crispy fried cuttlefish and swordfish skewers. Nibble on Mezedes, traditional Greek appetisers including; Dolmadakia, stuffed vines leaves; Keftedes, meatballs; Tiropites, cheese pies; and Feta cheese; all perfectly complemented by one of Santorini's fine wines. This island is also famed for its Fava, a yellow split-pea purée, and the juicy tomatoes in its deep-fried tomato balls.

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Evening Flavour

With a surprisingly lively nightlife, this island offers music bars and clubs, open late into the night. Watch traditional folk dancing, listen to bouzouki music or linger over meals in spectacular cliff-edge restaurants, as sunsets illuminate the waters.

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