SANTORINI SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY
- Mar - Nov
- Self Guided
- 4-7 days
- Customizable
"Immerse yourself in the dramatic cliffs and stunning panoramic views to the Caldera of Santorini"
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Immerse yourself in the dramatic cliffs and stunning panoramic views to the Caldera of Santorini and experience one of the most sought-after holiday destinations! Walk on volcanic islands, through hidden villages, hundred years old hand-tended vineyards, an ancient town buried under volcanic ash… and marvel at the endless views.
The current shape of the island is a result of a series of catastrophic volcanic explosions over the course of thousands of years. The main island, Thira, will blow your mind with its multi-colored cliffs soaring to 300m and its white washed houses lining these cliff tops offering amazing views and glowing sunsets. Along with the smaller islands of Thirasia and Aspronisi they circle the burried under the sea caldera. In the middle you’ll find the volcanic islands of New and Old Kameni… you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views at every twist and turn!
Ancient paths will introduce you to the intriguing history of the island, the fascinating Minoan site of Akrotiri, Ancient Thera, its picturesque villages such as Oia and Pyrgos, its Venetian castles, its red and black sandy beaches, its excellent wineries and vineyards, pottery and art workshops and the finest food…
Look below at our recommended walks during our Santorini self-guided walking holiday…
Join our Santorini self-guided walking and:
Absorb the breathtaking panoramic views to the sunken Caldera, Soak up the atmosphere and sunsets of chic Oia village, Walk along volcanic islands, Stroll though hidden villages off the beaten path, Explore a preserved ancient town burried for years under volcanic ash, Visit 100 years old vineyards and taste amazing volcanic wines, Discover the world famous island of Santorini at your own pace!
Our walks during this self-guided walking holiday in Santorini are graded as easy to moderate. You will walk mainly on paths of moderate gradient with ascents of up to 500m in a day. Being predominately limestone some parts of our paths can be quite rough and stoney.
Flexible itineraries, 4-day, 7-day or combined with other Cycladic islands can be arranged for you.
ACCOMMODATION in SANTORINI
Please find below our selection of hotels that we have tried and tested for you. We will check for availability upon your request.
Our selection based on value, location and comfort!!
All accommodations offer ensuite bathrooms and most include breakfast:
- Antonia Hotel
Best value! Known for their hospitality! Antonia Hotel has luxurious, traditional furnished rooms with private balcony offering amazing views. Unique location also! No breakfast available but kitchen & fridge available in the room. - Summer Time Villa
Family run hotel providing high quality service and authentic Greek hospitality with undiminished care for over 15 years. Minutes walk from the vibrant main square of Fira Town. Breakfast included!
Our selection of superior hotels for those who want extra comfort!
All accommodations offer ensuite bathrooms and include breakfast:
- Dream island Hotel
Located within a 3-minute walk from Fira’s centre, Dream Island hotel offers rooms tastefully furnished and decorated in earthy colors. Has a pool overlooking the Aegean Sea. Breakfast included! - Villa Ilias
Quietly situated in Firostefani, only a 15-minute walk from busy Fira, Villa Ilias features a swimming pool with a captivating view over the Caldera, the volcano and the sea. Breakfast included!
Single rooms available
This holiday is suitable for solo walkers. If you travel on your own or require single rooms within your group we would be happy to accommodate you although there is a single room supplement payable.
Contact us for further information and special offers…
BEST TIME TO VISIT
This holiday is available from March till November. The best time of year though to walk around Santorini is spring and autumn. April, May and June are absolutely lovely because of the lush vegetation and wild flowers. Autumn is also lovely as it is cooler and you can enjoy the softer colours and golden light as well as the best sunsets of the year. We recommend to visit during March and from September till November.
July and August are the busiest and hottest months and all the prices for flights and accommodation reach their peak. The Greeks also take their holiday in August so if you can only travel during this time of year you need to plan ahead as the hotels and ferries tend to get booked fast. It is also warmer and walking is enjoyable only between 7.00-11.00am and 18.00-21.00pm. For these reasons we recommend that you travel outside this high season period if at all possible.
LOW VS HIGH SEASON
Santorini is one of the most sought after destinations and it is quite busy between June and mid September. If you wish to travel during the high season we recommend to book as early as possible in order to secure your choice of accommodation. If you book early in the year you can also benefit from special offers. We will do our best to provide suitable alternatives in case you wish to book last moment.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@nofootprint.gr.
SANTORINI SELF-GUIDED WALKING FEES
Option A: 7-day self-guided walking holiday
All prices are per person for two people sharing a standard double room, staying at a traditional family-run guesthouse:
- 7 nights – Low Season from EUR 663 High Season from EUR 737
Supplement for single rooms:
- 7 nights – Low Season from EUR 154 High Season from EUR 346
Option B: 4-day self-guided walking holiday
All prices are per person for two people sharing a standard double room, staying at a traditional family-run guesthouse:
- 4 nights – Low Season from EUR 410 High Season from EUR 520
Supplement for single rooms:
- 4 nights – Low Season from EUR 88 High Season from EUR 198
Our Santorini self-guided walking fees include:
- Our choice of the best 5 self-guided walks at the island of Santorini,
- Bonus navigation at volcanic Nea Kameni island,
- Active navigation and step-by-step guidance using digital maps and mobile applications,
- A detailed info pack on recommended routes, points of interest, photos and a hiking map,
- Mobile application with active nagivation,
- Introduction to our unique flora, fauna, history and culture,
- 4 or 7 nights accommodation & breakfasts at traditional guesthouses (choices available),
- Suggestions for lunch/supper/excursions/beaches and archeological sites to visit,
- Local support from our representative 24 hours/day,
- Transfers from the port or airport to the accommodation and vice versa,
- Emergency telephone support in the event of a problem,
- In our island hopping itineraries, ferry transfers between the islands.
The fee excludes:
- Flights to Greece and ferries to the starting and ending islands (if needed),
- Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks,
- Entrance fees to museums and archeological sites,
- Travel insurance and personal equipment,
- Taxi transfers or public transport not mentioned above (estimate per week will be provided),
- Anything not included above.
Extras
- Upgrade to 3* or 4* hotels,
- Athens Extension (3 Days & 2 Nights),
- Extra nights at your chosen destination,
- Private transfers to and from the airport of Athens,
- All transfers by taxi or public transport pre-booked (EUR 20 – EUR 97,5 pp)
Itinerary
Distance: 10 km Time: 4 hours (actual walking time can reach 5-6 hours)
Distance: 9.4 km Time: 4 hours (actual walking time can reach 5-6 hours)
You will start from the beautiful Cycladic village of Pyrgos, wonder around its narrow alleys and explore its ruined Kasteli (castle), traditional architecture, remains of neoclassical mansions and breathtaking views of the whole island. You’ll follow the old path leading to the traditional farming villages of Exo and Mesa Gonia. On the way you will have the chance to visit 2 of the most acclaimed wineries of the island. Time to explore Santorini’s “hidden” villages, get a glimpse into the island’s agricultural life and taste the island’s awarded volcanic wines!
Distance: 3.7 km, Time: 1h30 (actual walking time with visits to wineries can reach 3-4 hours)
Distance: 2.6 km, Time: 1h-1h30
Your next stop will be Akrotiri village, another fortified Venetian settlement. Take the old path and reach the Akrotiri excavation which has uncovered one of the most important Aegean prehistoric settlements. The three storey sophisticated buildings, the elaborate drainage system, magnificent wall-paintings, furniture and vessels of this ancient city buried under volcanic ash will fascinate you. End the day with a coastal walk to the incredible Vlychada beach.
Distance: 6.8km, Time 3 hours (actual walking time can reach 6 hours)
Distance: 8.9 km, 3h-3.3h (actual walking time can reach 5-6 hours)
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“We both agreed that Naxos was our favourite of the islands. We did a coastal walk from Pyrgaki on the first day. It was a real surprise to find such a long stretch of pristine beaches with so few people on them, especially as the weather was like July!.. The last two days we did the Apeiranthos-Chalki and Filoti-Zas walks. These were possibly the highlight of the whole trip, with fantastic mountain scenery, charming villages and lots of vultures circling over the top of Fanari as we climbed up to it. The route notes were excellent with lots of interesting reading material. All of the accommodations were really good – especially Anixis.”
Niall, Denmark
“Hi Annie, just wanted to reassure you that we are back from the Filoti to Zas Circular Trail. It was fantastic! The trail marking is very good and the notes were good too. We didn’t go to the top of Zas because the cloud came in and it was quite windy and cool – but we know we would have managed it if the cloud had not been there.”
Don & Linda, New Zealand
"We had a fantastic time. It was really nice to meet Nikos in Santorini and he had lots of really great tips for us. We really enjoyed the walk to Oia. Both Fira and Oia were very crowded with tourists but the whole walk in between was very peaceful with spectacular views all the way! We took the bus back to Firostefani afterward, as Nikos suggested, and found a lovely restaurant far away from the tourist crowds. It was a pity we had so little time on Santorini as I would have liked to try some of the other walks."
