I have been watching many Greece tour and guide videos. But yours is the best and the most appropriately made to feel the real Greece thing. Great job girl.🎉
I m so glad 😊 I found your channel, I m heading there next year with my mum. This helps lots, especially the transportation infos. Thanks heaps. From Aus.
Good useful info unlike the many self posing videos. Seems a little too busy for me. My idea in finding a some what sustanable eco friendly place would be seeking out whole food plant base dishes instead of unsustanable farmed meat and dairy products. I just wished more people would realise what an effect on our only planet your taste buds have, let alone your long term health.
Thank you for sharing your insights. I'm glad you found the video helpful. There are quieter parts of the island and, as an island, they have much locally sourced organic food. Wine has been cultivated there for centuries. The food and wine there is great. If you go, I encourage you to sample as much as you can. :-)
You're most welcome! I hope it helps you plan your upcoming trip. I do have 3 top rated cruises around Santorini in the "TOP CRUISE TOURS" section of the video description. Please see those links. They are 5 hours long, however. So, if you are looking for a shorter, highly rated boat cruise, here is a "Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit" cruise you can do for 3 hours - you just have to select the correct departure time: gyg.me/P0mg3tCn Have fun!
Thank you for stopping by CORR Travel! I welcome comments on this 15 Things to Know Before Going Santorini Greece Travel Guide 🇬🇷 While you're here, don't forget to check out the 5 MUST DOs in Santorini on first time travel: th-cam.com/video/wyAHWPu72_I/w-d-xo.html
We always stay in Perissa, nice beach, heaps of good restaurants and bars, and easy access for trips to Thira and other villages by local bus.. would never stay in Thira! Also to note - do NOT use the donkeys in Thira and Oia, they are treated badly - use your legs 🙂
Thank you for your recommendation on Perissa. My recommendation on Thira was that it offers so many bonuses for first time travel, especially on a short stay. If you want a quieter experience, just stay further away from the Thira center, as I mentioned in the video. Yes, NEVER use any animals for tourism efforts. They are cruelty to animals. I also state this on my website: www.corrtravel.com. I am so appreciative you feel the same!
@@verawhite1586 If I were to stay there, I would lean towards Meltemi Village Hotel: booking.tp.st/Vude2S21 It's highly rated, close to the beach, has amazing amenities and the price is very reasonable. It looks like it's always in demand. Maybe @emmashervington1667 also has a recommendation?
Oh how I would rent a compact car over an ATV, any day of the week and twice on Sunday, let me count the ways... Cars are MUCH safer (and handle curves better, too), you don't have to wear a helmet, are cooler (have A/C), you're protected from the elements (you won't get sunburned or whipped by the wind as it does get windy on the island), you have a better chance to secure your belongings, you can hook up your phone to a lighter or USB port for charging, some come with Google maps, they have cup holders, they can be reserved at the same price or less than an ATV (for example: santorini-rentme.com/), and they are MUCH, MUCH quieter. Personally, I think the ATV's and Quads are obnoxiously loud. Go with the smallest rental car available and reserve WAY in advance. Just make sure you know how to drive a manual, just in case they don't have automatics, bring your driver's license, and ask about insurance. Have fun!
Glad you liked it and found it helpful! The link to the 3 (or 4) day itinerary is in the video description but am providing it here: www.corrtravel.com/santorini-3-day-itinerary/ I am working on downloadable PDF itineraries that will be available soon and the video description will be updated with those links. I am sorry, but I don't have a 5-day itinerary available at this time.
Yes, of course! As the video states, there's fantastic wine tasting, hiking, boating excursions, food tours, historic sites and MORE - all beyond the main villages. Unfortunately, Santorini is not known for its beaches as compared to other Greek destinations, but they are still on the list of things to do for sure.
This video is aimed at the Instagram crowd though unfortunately, I stayed in Perissa and loved it, absolutely beautiful place. It is a good and comprehensive guide though.
@@paulclarke3274 I'm pleased you find the video comprehensive and helpful. Thank you! 😀 Truly, the aim of the guide is to help those plan a first time visit and get the most out of the island in a short period of time and save time and money (as Santorini prices have gone WAY up since I was first there in 1995, when it was truly off the beaten path), not so much in speaking to the "Instagram crowd", lol. Have you seen my Zakynthos Travel Guide? th-cam.com/video/kVKkl63CIZA/w-d-xo.html 😀
Just came back from Santorini Sept 2024. Do not go here unless you can hike like Bear Grylls and pay like Jeff Bezos. I’m fairly fit and have a generous bank account. The cost is not worth the service. The nice towns are an illusion. If you do go. You don’t need more than 2 days. Very rough experiences.
Well, I'm not sure 'ghetto' quite describes Fira, and Oia has its fare share of tourists to be sure. But thank you for sharing your opinion for the others.
Number 1 … When you there ,Dont start climbing on peoples property for Instagram Photos it’s disrespectful… And the residents are sick of telling you all.
Visited santorini in june...Quite scenic but had bad experience with locals...used catamaran services,highly racist boat staff...if u are american and white they value you or else they treat you like a piece of cucumber...better go to unexplored places like hydra,aegan
I've not had that experience with the locals in Santorini, so I'm quite sorry to hear that view of the locals. I hope you were able to enjoy your trip otherwise.
"Don't go to Santorini." Stop right there. Santorini has been turned into Disneyland East and trashed beyond repair. The building of the cable car was the first symptom. However, the cruise industry and its acolytes on TH-camalso bear responsibility for the defilement of this once perfect island.
Thank you for your comments. I can attest that it is not the same quiet destination it was when I was first there in 1995. Still, it's a lovely island and the people are wonderful.
Do not go to Santorini, you will be suffer and disappointed. I would say, Santorini is the worst port call in this cruise. 100 % of the cruise passengers will not go back again, we all have very bad experience in this Island. They do not care about the cruise passengers. I do have very bad experience in this island. we have to wait more one hour to get the shuttle boat to shore, Santorini have very limited capability for the large cruise ship, after we landed at the bottom of the cable station, we learned that we may need to wait more than 2 hours for the cable car, so we paid the premium 30 Euros for the ferry ride to OIA, it took less than 15 minutes to reach OIA, once we go there, they rather send the empty ferry., they forced us to take the shuttle bus to the upper cable car landing, we were tired and exhaust, we end up to wait hours under the hot sun for the cable car down the hill, plus the shuttle bus did not drop us off near the cale car station. they drop us off at the beginning of the shopping area, and they want us to do some shopping, it took us another 30 minutes to reach cable station. We need to wait in line for another two hours for the cable cars. Plus many peoples are cut the line, and their security guard let their own people into cable car station without waiting on line. I will never go back to Santorini again in my lifetime.
I'm very sorry to hear of your cruise ship experience. Please consider that islands, like Santorini, are facing resource issues when mass amounts of people disembark and descend onto the island for such short periods. It's much to handle. I hope you will consider traveling beyond the cruise ship and visit Santorini with multiple overnight stays so you can experience it, its culture and people more thoroughly. I'm sure you'll enjoy Santorini more.
@@CORRTravel if Santorini wants to relief the pressure at the cable car station, why they send the empty ferry back to the cable car landing from OIA, and force all the visitors back to upper cable car area and suffer additional two hours under 100 degrees heat waiting for cable car down to the landing area. They are not good business people, they just kick all the visitors away from Santorini and they will not return again.
@@terminator7832 Hello. I'm sorry, I cannot speak to how Santorini authorities run the cable cars or scheduling. Perhaps this is their way of pushing back on cruise ships as, like I noted, they inundate areas with mass amounts of tourists in short periods of time, causing other issues. I hear of more and more smaller destinations and island destinations complaining about cruise ships and the issues they bring. I would not be surprised if some places will start to turn away cruise ships altogether due to the rise in the human population descending on areas that do not grow in size. Just listening to the trend that's unfolding.... Trust me, the Greeks are not terrible business people, and they don't hate all tourists. 😃 In fact, the people on Santorini are quite lovely and accommodating. Again, I invite you to step away from the cruise ship and travel staying more than afternoon - ideally not in the destination's peak season - to truly experience destinations and what they have to offer. You may find you get much more out of the destination experience. 😃
I have been watching many Greece tour and guide videos. But yours is the best and the most appropriately made to feel the real Greece thing. Great job girl.🎉
Wow, thank you!
This has become one of my favourite channels now
Awesome! Glad you have you as a Subscriber. 😁
Thank you for the tips, very informative... good job..
Glad it was helpful!
This was a very good video. I will subscribe. I was considering Santorini for my honeymoon.
Thanks for the Sub!
I'm sure Santorini will make a great honeymoon destination.
I m so glad 😊 I found your channel, I m heading there next year with my mum. This helps lots, especially the transportation infos. Thanks heaps. From Aus.
Wonderful! I'm so pleased it was helpful for planning. Mission accomplished! :-)
Have a great time with Mum!
Wish all videos about popular destinations could be like that! Thanks a lot, so much helpful and detailed 🙏
My pleasure 😊 Keep coming back!
Thank you for this informative video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the great tips and all the effort to include the links. I'm excited for my trip and your video has really helped.
You're most welcome. I'm so pleased it was helpful. Enjoy your trip!
Extremely helpful info very detailed! Will watching this video again before my trip to Santorini next April xx
Glad it was helpful!
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Hi, thanks for your information and nice video
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.
The Summer Haze song by Andre Aguado is a lovely tune :) Also ty for the tips!! I hope to see Santorini in the future
Glad you liked it!
I'm sure you'll get there. 😀
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it! Please feel free to check out the other videos on Greece. :-)
Good useful info unlike the many self posing videos. Seems a little too busy for me. My idea in finding a some what sustanable eco friendly place would be seeking out whole food plant base dishes instead of unsustanable farmed meat and dairy products.
I just wished more people would realise what an effect on our only planet your taste buds have, let alone your long term health.
Thank you for sharing your insights. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
There are quieter parts of the island and, as an island, they have much locally sourced organic food. Wine has been cultivated there for centuries. The food and wine there is great. If you go, I encourage you to sample as much as you can. :-)
Thank you! This video is very informative! Are there any short boat cruises that you can recommend?
You're most welcome! I hope it helps you plan your upcoming trip.
I do have 3 top rated cruises around Santorini in the "TOP CRUISE TOURS" section of the video description. Please see those links. They are 5 hours long, however. So, if you are looking for a shorter, highly rated boat cruise, here is a "Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit" cruise you can do for 3 hours - you just have to select the correct departure time: gyg.me/P0mg3tCn
Have fun!
Been twice before staying in Perissa. Off again next week but this time staying in Kamari.
Wonderful. Let us know how you liked staying in Kamari. Thanks!
Thank you for stopping by CORR Travel!
I welcome comments on this 15 Things to Know Before Going Santorini Greece Travel Guide 🇬🇷
While you're here, don't forget to check out the 5 MUST DOs in Santorini on first time travel:
th-cam.com/video/wyAHWPu72_I/w-d-xo.html
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We always stay in Perissa, nice beach, heaps of good restaurants and bars, and easy access for trips to Thira and other villages by local bus.. would never stay in Thira! Also to note - do NOT use the donkeys in Thira and Oia, they are treated badly - use your legs 🙂
Thank you for your recommendation on Perissa. My recommendation on Thira was that it offers so many bonuses for first time travel, especially on a short stay. If you want a quieter experience, just stay further away from the Thira center, as I mentioned in the video.
Yes, NEVER use any animals for tourism efforts. They are cruelty to animals. I also state this on my website: www.corrtravel.com. I am so appreciative you feel the same!
Do you recommend a place to stay in Perissa?
@@verawhite1586 If I were to stay there, I would lean towards Meltemi Village Hotel: booking.tp.st/Vude2S21 It's highly rated, close to the beach, has amazing amenities and the price is very reasonable. It looks like it's always in demand.
Maybe @emmashervington1667 also has a recommendation?
Do you suggest renting a car or ATV if you are just visiting for 10hrs on a cruise?
Oh how I would rent a compact car over an ATV, any day of the week and twice on Sunday, let me count the ways...
Cars are MUCH safer (and handle curves better, too), you don't have to wear a helmet, are cooler (have A/C), you're protected from the elements (you won't get sunburned or whipped by the wind as it does get windy on the island), you have a better chance to secure your belongings, you can hook up your phone to a lighter or USB port for charging, some come with Google maps, they have cup holders, they can be reserved at the same price or less than an ATV (for example: santorini-rentme.com/), and they are MUCH, MUCH quieter. Personally, I think the ATV's and Quads are obnoxiously loud.
Go with the smallest rental car available and reserve WAY in advance. Just make sure you know how to drive a manual, just in case they don't have automatics, bring your driver's license, and ask about insurance.
Have fun!
This is one place I wouldn’t travel to. Solo. It’s honeymoon worthy
Oh, that's a shame. Santorini is a lovely destination for ANY traveler. I hope you reconsider.
Thank you for the video! It’s very helpful. Where can I find 3 days or 5 days itineraries?
Glad you liked it and found it helpful!
The link to the 3 (or 4) day itinerary is in the video description but am providing it here: www.corrtravel.com/santorini-3-day-itinerary/
I am working on downloadable PDF itineraries that will be available soon and the video description will be updated with those links.
I am sorry, but I don't have a 5-day itinerary available at this time.
You do realise there is more to Santorini than Fira and Oia,Kamari and Perissa are fantastic places
Yes, of course! As the video states, there's fantastic wine tasting, hiking, boating excursions, food tours, historic sites and MORE - all beyond the main villages. Unfortunately, Santorini is not known for its beaches as compared to other Greek destinations, but they are still on the list of things to do for sure.
This video is aimed at the Instagram crowd though unfortunately, I stayed in Perissa and loved it, absolutely beautiful place. It is a good and comprehensive guide though.
@@paulclarke3274 I'm pleased you find the video comprehensive and helpful. Thank you! 😀
Truly, the aim of the guide is to help those plan a first time visit and get the most out of the island in a short period of time and save time and money (as Santorini prices have gone WAY up since I was first there in 1995, when it was truly off the beaten path), not so much in speaking to the "Instagram crowd", lol. Have you seen my Zakynthos Travel Guide? th-cam.com/video/kVKkl63CIZA/w-d-xo.html 😀
oia is the main tourist adea
Yes, it's very popular.
i see they have many land have minimal tree and greean natural why the not make the land become farm ?
There is local agriculture. 😁
@@CORRTravel Thank you for the information ☺
Great video , just talking a little too fast for me , I have to pause and rewind everytime just for clarity
Noted! If it helps, I do place subtitles on all of my videos.
I'm pleased you found it helpful!
FYI you can change the speed yourself!!
Just came back from Santorini Sept 2024. Do not go here unless you can hike like Bear Grylls and pay like Jeff Bezos. I’m fairly fit and have a generous bank account. The cost is not worth the service. The nice towns are an illusion. If you do go. You don’t need more than 2 days. Very rough experiences.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Santorini. Yes, it has become a pricey destination. That is no secret.
I found Oia much nicer. Fira was a bit ghetto with touristy feel.
Well, I'm not sure 'ghetto' quite describes Fira, and Oia has its fare share of tourists to be sure. But thank you for sharing your opinion for the others.
I've been to Fira 3 times. I'm from the US. It's far from ghetto.
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Number 1 … When you there ,Dont start climbing on peoples property for Instagram Photos it’s disrespectful… And the residents are sick of telling you all.
Yes, thank you for reiterating that from my Pro Tip 👉 20:35 in the video. It's a biggie! 👍
Visited santorini in june...Quite scenic but had bad experience with locals...used catamaran services,highly racist boat staff...if u are american and white they value you or else they treat you like a piece of cucumber...better go to unexplored places like hydra,aegan
I've not had that experience with the locals in Santorini, so I'm quite sorry to hear that view of the locals. I hope you were able to enjoy your trip otherwise.
"Don't go to Santorini." Stop right there. Santorini has been turned into Disneyland East and trashed beyond repair. The building of the cable car was the first symptom. However, the cruise industry and its acolytes on TH-camalso bear responsibility for the defilement of this once perfect island.
Thank you for your comments. I can attest that it is not the same quiet destination it was when I was first there in 1995. Still, it's a lovely island and the people are wonderful.
Do not go to Santorini, you will be suffer and disappointed.
I would say, Santorini is the worst port call in this cruise. 100 % of the cruise passengers will not go back again, we all have very bad experience in this Island. They do not care about the cruise passengers.
I do have very bad experience in this island. we have to wait more one hour to get the shuttle boat to shore, Santorini have very limited capability for the large cruise ship, after we landed at the bottom of the cable station, we learned that we may need to wait more than 2 hours for the cable car, so we paid the premium 30 Euros for the ferry ride to OIA, it took less than 15 minutes to reach OIA, once we go there, they rather send the empty ferry., they forced us to take the shuttle bus to the upper cable car landing, we were tired and exhaust, we end up to wait hours under the hot sun for the cable car down the hill, plus the shuttle bus did not drop us off near the cale car station. they drop us off at the beginning of the shopping area, and they want us to do some shopping, it took us another 30 minutes to reach cable station. We need to wait in line for another two hours for the cable cars. Plus many peoples are cut the line, and their security guard let their own people into cable car station without waiting on line. I will never go back to Santorini again in my lifetime.
I'm very sorry to hear of your cruise ship experience. Please consider that islands, like Santorini, are facing resource issues when mass amounts of people disembark and descend onto the island for such short periods. It's much to handle.
I hope you will consider traveling beyond the cruise ship and visit Santorini with multiple overnight stays so you can experience it, its culture and people more thoroughly. I'm sure you'll enjoy Santorini more.
@@CORRTravel if Santorini wants to relief the pressure at the cable car station, why they send the empty ferry back to the cable car landing from OIA, and force all the visitors back to upper cable car area and suffer additional two hours under 100 degrees heat waiting for cable car down to the landing area. They are not good business people, they just kick all the visitors away from Santorini and they will not return again.
@@terminator7832 Hello. I'm sorry, I cannot speak to how Santorini authorities run the cable cars or scheduling. Perhaps this is their way of pushing back on cruise ships as, like I noted, they inundate areas with mass amounts of tourists in short periods of time, causing other issues. I hear of more and more smaller destinations and island destinations complaining about cruise ships and the issues they bring. I would not be surprised if some places will start to turn away cruise ships altogether due to the rise in the human population descending on areas that do not grow in size. Just listening to the trend that's unfolding....
Trust me, the Greeks are not terrible business people, and they don't hate all tourists. 😃 In fact, the people on Santorini are quite lovely and accommodating. Again, I invite you to step away from the cruise ship and travel staying more than afternoon - ideally not in the destination's peak season - to truly experience destinations and what they have to offer. You may find you get much more out of the destination experience. 😃
Santorini won't have water in 2025, so stop making plans.
Water shortages are an issue on many Greek islands, unfortunately. 😞