Santorini
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Undoubtedly the most extraordinary island in the Aegean, crescent-shape Santorini remains a mandatory stop on the Cycladic tourist route even if it's necessary to enjoy the sensational sunsets with a million other travelers. Called Kállisti (the "Loveliest") when first settled, is now better known these days as Santorini, a name derived from its patroness, St. Irene of Thessaloniki, the Byzantine empress. Entering the port provides a spectacular visual introduction to the volcanic caldera, one of the world's truly breathtaking sights featuring cliffs rising 1,100 feet, with the white clusters of towns perched along the top. The encircling cliffs are the ancient rim of a still-active volcano and on your right are the Burnt isles, the White isle, and other volcanic remnants, all lined up as if some outsize display in a geology museum. Santorini and its four neighboring islets are the fragmentary remains of a larger landmass that exploded about 1600 BC.
Tip: Linger in Oia before heading back to the ship for the sunset experience of your life.
Optional Featured Excursions Include:
Akrotiri: The Lost City Excavations by Private Car
Independent Exploration of Oia
Escape to Perissa Beach
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Schedule
Start Time
Jul 31 8:00AM EEST
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End Time
Jul 31 10:00PM EEST