Greece 2024 - Santorini

After boarding a high-speed ferry from Crete to Santorini, we disembarked to the breathtaking sight of towering mountains with a winding switchback road leading to the top. Thanks to our experienced bus driver, we safely navigated the road, despite some white-knuckled moments.

Upon reaching the top, we met our tour guide, Nicky, who was absolutely spectacular. She led us around Oia, the main city in Santorini, where we explored vibrant markets, tasted fantastic cuisine, and delved into the beautiful history of this renowned Greek island.

Our accommodations at the Marybill Hotel in Perissa, Thira, were wonderful. The hotel was just a short walk from the stunning black sand beaches, which we eagerly took advantage of. It also offered incredible views and a spectacular pool, where we enjoyed both leisure time and some of our classes.

One evening, we returned to Oia to witness the famous Santorini sunset. Despite the large number of tourists, we marveled at this breathtaking sight.

The next day, a smaller group of us embarked on an amazing adventure to the hot springs and volcano on the nearby island of Nea Kameni. The students eagerly jumped into the warm hot spring waters and later climbed the equivalent of 50 stories to reach the top of the volcano. Completing this trek in the intense heat was a significant accomplishment, and our students handled it brilliantly. After the volcano tour, we faced the long wait for the cable car up the mountain. Fortunately, one of our talented students, an accomplished actress, cleverly feigned heat stroke to bring us to the front of the line, for which we all owe her a great debt.

The following day, we took the bus down the steep switchback road to the high-speed ferry dock and boarded the ferry to Syros. Our Santorini adventure was truly unforgettable and will live in our memories forever.