Just hit the like button because at some point you called it IA and not O I A!! I was like,finaly someone got it right even if it was a one time thing!😀😀
@@atravelingperspective Yeap, the tricky Greek language! I = giota , y = Ypsilon, Η(ητα) =ita and Ei, oi all 5 are spoken as i . Thats why you say mikonos and not my-konos! 🤣
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are going on on second week of May next year & I was wondering what you opinion is about taking the boat tour since it’s a lot of money. If we are renting a car to go to those beaches is it worth it when May is really still a little cold to swim anyway?
Absolutely, thanks for watching! If your main priority is seeing the beaches, then don't worry about taking a boat tour. If you're interested in being out on the water, enjoying a meal there, and taking a dip further out to sea, it's a lot of fun. I personally wouldn't make it a main part of my itinerary though having experienced it.
Really good video. You did a lot in Santorini. We went from Fira to Oia when we went earlier this year, but took a bus. That's awesome that you did the hike. And the whole hike! lol. Really cool to see the budget and what they are doing with the people's money. What an awesome experience to have Greece to yourself. We flew into Athens on May 13th this year and we are so happy we were able to do it.
Thanks for checking it out! It sounds like we were there around the same time. I actually watched a few of your videos from the Balkans and was looking forward to your Greece videos, so I'll be checking them out now!
Awesome! It looks like as long as you're vaccinated you'll avoid quarantine given the new EU restrictions. And yes, everyone returning to the U.S. will need to present a negative test. I would imagine that requirement will remain until 2022.
Fantastic video guy's thanks so much, how difficult or precarious is the hike, I know you mentioned in the video it's easy enough but I've read on Trip Advisor it can be pretty daunting, I'm used to mountain hiking but my partner is a bit concerned, we're going next summer and I'm just trying to make sure everything is as perfect as it can be, thanks in advance for any feedback.
Thanks for checking it out! I would say that the ups and downs of just walking around Oia or Fire is pretty good prep for what the hike will be like, so if your partner is prepared to do the walking around the parts where you'll be staying, that's a good indication of what the hike is like since about half of it is walking out of/into Fira and Oia respectively, with the town of Imperovigli in between on the hike. When outside the towns, it's a fairly well-worn path and as long as your partner isn't afraid of heights, you should be ok. The views over the edge of the caldera are very dramatic but the path is very safe save for some loose gravel that you'll just need to be extra careful on. Especially if taken slowly, I think you should both have a great time.
@@atravelingperspective thanks for the reply, yeah we're both pretty fit and active so physically I'm not worried it's just the unknown and the dodgy reviews on Trip advisor that had her a bit spooked but I'll show her ypur video and this reply it should put her at ease, thanks again 😊
No problem! You can book at sailing-santorini.com/ and yes there was a toilet on board. Enigma was about $250/night when we were there in late May/early June but we booked most of our stay with Ultimate Rewards points on our Chase card. It looks like rooms are about $350 now. The room was very discounted given they were just reopening from Covid shutdowns and the hotel upgraded us upon arrival due to that as well so we were very grateful.
Great Video, helps a lot. We are heading to Santorini in a few weeks. Did you have to show any specific documents for "proof of vaccination" other than the CDC Vaccine cards that everyone gets? We did a lot of research but no luck if we need any other form of verification. Appreciate if you can let me know!!
Thank you! No, the CDC issued card is all that we needed. As long as it's an approved vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, Astrazeneca) and the card is in an approved language (English in your case I assume), you're all set!
If you're transiting through another country (layover), make sure they don't have any separate covid rules. We had to change our flight to fly through Germany as Switzerland was not even allowing connections from non-EU nationals at the time.
Great Video! I'm going with my two besties this Sept! Question, where do you get on the bus in Oia to go back to Fira? does it just pick people up from the square? Thanks!
Great to hear. July should be an awesome time to visit. Yes, the views in Santorini are as advertised and it's a lovely place to slow down and relax for a few days. I'm not the biggest island person in terms of traveling, but I found it to be a very unique place to see for yourself. All of that said, if you're looking for a quieter, less touristy spot, a different Greek isle Corfu or Milos would be good.
oia is pronounced "ia" not "o i a" or hoya. Just speak the 2 letters together i+a > ia. you see "o"+"i" in greek language makes an "i" in most of the words ! thanks for visiting OIA
Yes, I found them very easy to drive and I had never driven an ATV before. Driving on the road with cars may be a bit unnerving, but cars are generally but respectful of the ATVs even if they may also be annoyed. The island itself is also easy to navigate by ATV and there is far less congestion once you get out of the main little towns.
That being said, there are obviously accidents but I think wearing helmets and being cautious you'll be just fine. ATVs are part of the experience of visiting Santorini.
Thanks a lot, Gary. I think you will really enjoy it; it really does have something for everyone. Hoping for smooth sailing until then. Looking forward to getting to Northern Ireland some day soon as well!
Thank you! Yes, those in the tourist industry we spoke to said they would be thrilled if it returned to even 20% of normal tourist capacity at some point this year, so it's VERY quiet right now.
Haha great question; you would think so. Luckily, Fira and Oia (the largest "towns" in Santorini are still fairly small and despite having little laneways throughout, there is usual a main walkway along the coast that you can stick to and get a good idea of where you're at.
To all visitors. The official name of Santorini is THYRA (thee-rah) but known to everyone as Santorini which is corruption of the two Italian words Santa and Irena. When the Italians landed on this caldera-island they named it santa Irena (Saint Irene) To the Greeks (and I am one of them) it sounded like santorini and the name stuck. By the way, Thyra means door in Greek. And now, the word OIA. As you can see there are no consonants in this word and in ancient Greek it means as or like! The correct pronunciation is E-AH not O-YA! O-YA is void! Now pay attention to this, I will give you a whole phrase in Greek and in this phrase there are only vowels and no consonants and after that, the translation: "οία ηώ ω υιέ αεί ει" ( e-ah e-o o e-eh a-e e) Now say it...... Fine. Now the translation "like dawn oh son always be" (Eo is the dawn) So son be always like the dawn. (son be always like the morning light that ascends from the darkness) Now let's try to say OIA together...ready? E-AH E-AH. Thank you for your attention and for the nice video!
Thank you for Greek lesson, it's beautiful to learn more about the language. I look forward to getting back to Greece in the future and hopefully armed with some more Greek this time (though we tried our best)!
I would say most properties in Santorini would work well for teenagers, especially right now when it's very quiet on the island. There are a few properties that are listed as adults-only, and outside of those, if you're staying in Fira or Oia you can't really go wrong.
Like or Dislike: Like. Slow start and I almost quit when it looked like it would be all visual footage and no actual content, but I appreciate the winery visit, the hike and the cat.
@@atravelingperspective BTW......for booking a flight from Athens to Santorini....then Mykonos back to Athens....how far away do we need to book for the end of May flights ?
@@alanwhitehead9272 That's great, I think you'll really enjoy it! Demand-wise, you shouldn't have any problems booking your island flights at any point really as they'll increase routes based on demand if their spring is going well. Don't expect price to change much either. Considering that, I wouldn't book until March or so. However, always good to keep an eye on prices or set an alert on the Google Flights tool.
Just hit the like button because at some point you called it IA and not O I A!! I was like,finaly someone got it right even if it was a one time thing!😀😀
Hey man, I'll take it haha. Very few vlogs/blogs mention this beforehand to be fair!
@@atravelingperspective Yeap, the tricky Greek language!
I = giota , y = Ypsilon, Η(ητα) =ita and Ei, oi all 5 are spoken as i .
Thats why you say mikonos and not my-konos! 🤣
@@kariba25 that makes sense! Thanks for sharing a bit, Kariba.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are going on on second week of May next year & I was wondering what you opinion is about taking the boat tour since it’s a lot of money. If we are renting a car to go to those beaches is it worth it when May is really still a little cold to swim anyway?
Absolutely, thanks for watching! If your main priority is seeing the beaches, then don't worry about taking a boat tour. If you're interested in being out on the water, enjoying a meal there, and taking a dip further out to sea, it's a lot of fun. I personally wouldn't make it a main part of my itinerary though having experienced it.
Really good video. You did a lot in Santorini. We went from Fira to Oia when we went earlier this year, but took a bus. That's awesome that you did the hike. And the whole hike! lol. Really cool to see the budget and what they are doing with the people's money. What an awesome experience to have Greece to yourself. We flew into Athens on May 13th this year and we are so happy we were able to do it.
Thanks for checking it out! It sounds like we were there around the same time. I actually watched a few of your videos from the Balkans and was looking forward to your Greece videos, so I'll be checking them out now!
@@atravelingperspective that's awesome! Can't wait to see your next videos!
Going there in November:) do you have to take a Covid test to get back to US?
Awesome! It looks like as long as you're vaccinated you'll avoid quarantine given the new EU restrictions. And yes, everyone returning to the U.S. will need to present a negative test. I would imagine that requirement will remain until 2022.
Fantastic video guy's thanks so much, how difficult or precarious is the hike, I know you mentioned in the video it's easy enough but I've read on Trip Advisor it can be pretty daunting, I'm used to mountain hiking but my partner is a bit concerned, we're going next summer and I'm just trying to make sure everything is as perfect as it can be, thanks in advance for any feedback.
Thanks for checking it out! I would say that the ups and downs of just walking around Oia or Fire is pretty good prep for what the hike will be like, so if your partner is prepared to do the walking around the parts where you'll be staying, that's a good indication of what the hike is like since about half of it is walking out of/into Fira and Oia respectively, with the town of Imperovigli in between on the hike. When outside the towns, it's a fairly well-worn path and as long as your partner isn't afraid of heights, you should be ok. The views over the edge of the caldera are very dramatic but the path is very safe save for some loose gravel that you'll just need to be extra careful on. Especially if taken slowly, I think you should both have a great time.
@@atravelingperspective thanks for the reply, yeah we're both pretty fit and active so physically I'm not worried it's just the unknown and the dodgy reviews on Trip advisor that had her a bit spooked but I'll show her ypur video and this reply it should put her at ease, thanks again 😊
Hey, cool video! Right now I'm in this place. Very beautiful, keep creating more content 🙂
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Much appreciated my friend! Likewise, I'll have to check out your videos as well.
Great Video! Could you tell me where you book the boot tour? Was there a toilet on the boat? how much was the hotel cost at Enigma?:)
No problem! You can book at sailing-santorini.com/ and yes there was a toilet on board. Enigma was about $250/night when we were there in late May/early June but we booked most of our stay with Ultimate Rewards points on our Chase card. It looks like rooms are about $350 now. The room was very discounted given they were just reopening from Covid shutdowns and the hotel upgraded us upon arrival due to that as well so we were very grateful.
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Great Video, helps a lot. We are heading to Santorini in a few weeks. Did you have to show any specific documents for "proof of vaccination" other than the CDC Vaccine cards that everyone gets? We did a lot of research but no luck if we need any other form of verification. Appreciate if you can let me know!!
Thank you! No, the CDC issued card is all that we needed. As long as it's an approved vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, Astrazeneca) and the card is in an approved language (English in your case I assume), you're all set!
If you're transiting through another country (layover), make sure they don't have any separate covid rules. We had to change our flight to fly through Germany as Switzerland was not even allowing connections from non-EU nationals at the time.
@@atravelingperspective awesome thanks so much!!
Great Video! I'm going with my two besties this Sept! Question, where do you get on the bus in Oia to go back to Fira? does it just pick people up from the square? Thanks!
www.google.com/maps/place/Bus+Stop+to+Fira/@36.4630822,25.3765667,20z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x1499cb8b1c44c1a9:0x400bd2ce2b9c750!2sOia+847+02,+Greece!3b1!8m2!3d36.4618199!4d25.3753101!3m4!1s0x1499cb1a15022fa7:0xc3bca956f05c174a!8m2!3d36.4630995!4d25.3767378
Yes! There's a Google Maps link to the spot. The bus stop is well-marked near that area as well and is a nice square with shops and ATMs bordering it.
@@atravelingperspective Great! Thanks so much!
@@TheBakerc3 No problem. Have a great time!
I’m planning a trip in July. Is it worth it ?
Great to hear. July should be an awesome time to visit. Yes, the views in Santorini are as advertised and it's a lovely place to slow down and relax for a few days. I'm not the biggest island person in terms of traveling, but I found it to be a very unique place to see for yourself. All of that said, if you're looking for a quieter, less touristy spot, a different Greek isle Corfu or Milos would be good.
oia is pronounced "ia" not "o i a" or hoya. Just speak the 2 letters together i+a > ia. you see "o"+"i" in greek language makes an "i" in most of the words ! thanks for visiting OIA
Yes, thank you for the correction. We kept hearing it both ways but eventually clarified with a local! Part of the enjoyment of travel is learning.
Are the ATVs easy enough to drive? And is the island easy enough to get around?
Yes, I found them very easy to drive and I had never driven an ATV before. Driving on the road with cars may be a bit unnerving, but cars are generally but respectful of the ATVs even if they may also be annoyed. The island itself is also easy to navigate by ATV and there is far less congestion once you get out of the main little towns.
That being said, there are obviously accidents but I think wearing helmets and being cautious you'll be just fine. ATVs are part of the experience of visiting Santorini.
Visiting here in October all being well, great review. Love Greece 🇬🇷
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Thanks a lot, Gary. I think you will really enjoy it; it really does have something for everyone. Hoping for smooth sailing until then. Looking forward to getting to Northern Ireland some day soon as well!
Great video! Gonna be there in a couple weeks. How crowded is it these days? Looks pretty dead which is amazing 🤩
Thank you! Yes, those in the tourist industry we spoke to said they would be thrilled if it returned to even 20% of normal tourist capacity at some point this year, so it's VERY quiet right now.
@@atravelingperspective wow that’s amazing! Thanks for your reply :)
@@ChangeYourFrequency Absolutely. Enjoy your trip!
Goin to be there in sept tooo yayayyyy
@@madhavivishwanath8331 Enjoy your time there!
Question. Did y’all get lost between all the white buildings?
Haha great question; you would think so. Luckily, Fira and Oia (the largest "towns" in Santorini are still fairly small and despite having little laneways throughout, there is usual a main walkway along the coast that you can stick to and get a good idea of where you're at.
To all visitors.
The official name of Santorini is THYRA (thee-rah) but known to everyone as Santorini which is corruption of the two Italian words Santa and Irena. When the Italians landed on this caldera-island they named it santa Irena (Saint Irene) To the Greeks (and I am one of them) it sounded like santorini and the name stuck. By the way, Thyra means door in Greek.
And now, the word OIA. As you can see there are no consonants in this word and in ancient Greek it means as or like! The correct pronunciation is E-AH not O-YA! O-YA is void! Now pay attention to this, I will give you a whole phrase in Greek and in this phrase there are only vowels and no consonants and after that, the translation: "οία ηώ ω υιέ αεί ει" ( e-ah e-o o e-eh a-e e) Now say it...... Fine. Now the translation "like dawn oh son always be" (Eo is the dawn) So son be always like the dawn. (son be always like the morning light that ascends from the darkness) Now let's try to say OIA together...ready? E-AH E-AH.
Thank you for your attention and for the nice video!
Thank you for Greek lesson, it's beautiful to learn more about the language. I look forward to getting back to Greece in the future and hopefully armed with some more Greek this time (though we tried our best)!
@@atravelingperspective Thank you for visiting Greece and for the video!
hello any advice on a resort to stay at with our teenage children ?
I would say most properties in Santorini would work well for teenagers, especially right now when it's very quiet on the island. There are a few properties that are listed as adults-only, and outside of those, if you're staying in Fira or Oia you can't really go wrong.
Like or Dislike: Like. Slow start and I almost quit when it looked like it would be all visual footage and no actual content, but I appreciate the winery visit, the hike and the cat.
Tried to strike a good balance; always trying to improve. Thanks for checking it out!
What was the weather like at the end of May ?
It was perfect actually. We were concerned about it being a little chilly yet, but it was great, even for swimming.
@@atravelingperspective Thanks....we plan to be there end of May.....
@@atravelingperspective BTW......for booking a flight from Athens to Santorini....then Mykonos back to Athens....how far away do we need to book for the end of May flights ?
@@alanwhitehead9272 That's great, I think you'll really enjoy it! Demand-wise, you shouldn't have any problems booking your island flights at any point really as they'll increase routes based on demand if their spring is going well. Don't expect price to change much either. Considering that, I wouldn't book until March or so. However, always good to keep an eye on prices or set an alert on the Google Flights tool.
@@atravelingperspective Thanks again !
a truly stunning island! 😀
It is indeed!
Well done my friend
Thanks so much!
Erin sounds like Pam from the Office lol
Definitely the first time she hsa gotten that one. I'll be sure to share haha.
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You name the date, babe.
If you don’t touch the hotel, you’re not doing the whole thing.
That's what I'm saying!
Who eats pizza in Greece?! :-/
Someone craving pizza in the middle of a 2 week trip :)
Pizza in Greece oh now stuff peppers moussaka fish Greeke pies with cheese spinach souvlaki and so many at her plates.
@@ΕλένηΔαμασκηνίδου Sounds amazing. I'll have to try next time.
nononono , somes call it " oh e ah " most call them " eh ah " , dont be fooled by the "o" on the start , its not pronounced
I picked that up eventually. Good stuff!
go to jail? in Greece you wish
lol