Santorini: The Crown of the Cyclades – RY Marketplace
Highlights
– 4 days, 3 nights– Catamaran cruise with drinks and a bbq lunch– Island tour to see Fira, the capital, and Oia– Visit to Winery– Unforgettable Oia Sunset – Volcanic black sand beaches in Kamari
Description
Meet us on the incredibly beautiful island of Santorini where we’ll spend the weekend exploring all of its magic. You’ll be staying on the black sand beaches of Kamari located on the eastern side of the island. We’ll organize an optional dinner on the first evening and officially start the weekend with a welcome drink at a local cocktail bar after dinner. On Friday, you’ll have some time for yourself in the morning before an island road trip to Fira, the Island’s capital, a stop at a local winery and we’ll close the evening with a stop in Oia for one of the most beautiful sunsets you’ll ever witness (weather permitting) and top the night off with a Greek family style dinner! On Saturday, we’ll take to the seas and board a private catamaran to enjoy the island’s beauty from a different angle. The final day of the trip is free to explore on your own or simply relaxing on the black sand beaches before your flight departs back to Athens.
Who This Trip Is Good For
This Side Trip is good for anyone who wants to experience the island on a curated itinerary that optimizes your time to see all the best spots of the island without having to worry about the planning. Everyone from adventurer’s to romantics will find their slice of heaven on this little island.
Difficulty Level
Easy / Medium – This trip requires some easy walking in the town of Oia and Fira. You’ll also be on a boat for part of this experience. In general, this is not a challenging physical experience.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Santorini Arrival Day
You’ll arrive in Santorini Airport where the guide will meet you for a 6:30 PM Airport Transfer as long as you arrive with the recommended flight. Once you are settled into your room, we will assist with dinner reservations at a Beachside Restaurant which is optional for anyone who wants to join. To kick start the weekend, we’ll have a welcome drink at a nearby cocktail bar after dinner!
Day 2 – Island Tour Day
You’ll enjoy an included breakfast at the hotel and have the morning free to hang out by the pool, on the black sand beaches of Kamari or explore by foot and do some shopping! In the afternoon we’ll take a private island tour in a coach van to visit Fira, Santorini winery and Oia sunset followed by a Greek family style dinner. We plan to be back to the accommodation around 11PM.
Day 3 – Catamaran Cruise Day
You’ll enjoy an included breakfast at the hotel before we are transferred to the port for an afternoon on the water! We’ll board a catamaran and spend a few hours enjoying the natural beauty of the island, listening to music and having a light lunch with beer, wine and soft drinks. We plan to be back to Kamari Beach around 3PM. The evening will be free for you to explore or relax.
Day 4 – Free Day & Departure
You’ll enjoy an included breakfast at the hotel. You’ll be able to store your things at the hotel after a morning check out. You’ll have the day to explore on your own before we organize the group transfer to the airport at 5PM. Suggested departing flight is 8:10PM back to Athens.
Please note, a detailed itinerary will be shared in the week leading up to the departure date of the trip.
What’s Included
– Ground Transportation – Airport pick up and drop off in Santorini– Accommodation – Three star Hotel near the beach in Kamari – Breakfast – Day 2, 3 & 4– Lunch – Day 3– Dinner – Optional reservations on Day 1– Dinner – Typical Greek family style dinner– Drinks – Welcome Drink– Local Experience – Local wine tasting at winery– Local Experience – Catamaran cruise– Local Experience – Island Tour to visit Fira and Oia
What’s Not Included– Ground Transportation – Airport transfers in Athens – Air Transportation – Round trip flight to Santorini Airport- Food – Lunch Day 1, 2 & 4
– Food – Dinner Day 1 & 3
Things You Should Know
– Accommodation – Shared Room will be two twin beds in a shared room
– Accommodation – Private Room will be a queen room for one person.
– Please do not book flights until this trip has been confirmed
Minimum Needed To Operate
8 people
Maximum Capacity
12 people Deadline To Book April 6, 2023 What is the refund policy? All cancellations, by customer or Remote Year will be given in Marketplace credit within 3 days of the cancellationWhen a customer cancels, credit value will be subject to any associated cancellation fees.Credit can be used toward anything on the Marketplace or toward future program fees. If you’d like to use toward Program Fees, please email [email protected] Credit is valid for 24 months from date of the email. Unless the original purchase was via RY Gift Card.If you would prefer a cash refund, please email [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the marketplace credit.
Note that any cash refund for customer cancellations will incur a minimum 10% transaction and handling fee
What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?
Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.
I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?
Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.
Can I book for a friend / family member?
Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.
I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?
Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!
If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.
Will I be able to work on this experience?
If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.
I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?
We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.