Carrie & Mark

Travel

The Wedding Website of Carrie Blackwell and Mark Hanson

August is peak season in Greece, so hotels will book up quickly. We recommend having your accommodations by April. But don't stress if you don't snag a place at the below properties! There are so many beautiful hotels and Airbnbs in Santorini. We will provide shuttles to and from the wedding venue from multiple designated locations. Please board at your nearest pick-up spot. We will post more information on event transportation closer to the weekend. Should you choose to take your own transportation, taxis and Ubers are readily available.

Travel Note

How To Get To Santorini

There are no direct flights to Santorini. It's likely you will have a layover in Athens or another European city. Our best recommendation is to keep an eye on Google Flights or Kayak. Norse Atlantic Airways also offers affordable flight options to Greece. Please view the link below. The earlier you book, the cheaper the flight. 3-6 months out is typically the best time to buy flights. Select your destination as Santorini (Airport Code JTR) Keep in mind most international flights are overnight, so you'll want to select to fly the day *before* you're scheduled to check into your hotel in Santorini. Flying is, of course, the quickest option (approx 45 mins-4 hrs depending on your layover city). However, if you stay in Athens before heading to Santorini, you can also take a ferry. Ferries range from 5-7 hours. The port of Athens you'll depart from is called Piraeus. Message us with any questions!

Travel Note

ETIAS Application

Starting in 2025, Europe will require tourists from the US to submit an ETIAS application. ETIAS stands for the European Travel Information and Authorization System - A travel security program. ETIAS conducts background checks on applicants to identify potential security risks. Please follow the link to the website below to submit your application at least one week before travel. *Application process: The application process takes about 20 minutes. *Application fee: The online application fee is 7 Euros (roughly $8). *Validity: The authorization is valid for three years. *Notification: You will be notified by email when your ETIAS is approved.

Flight

NYC > Santorini

For those that are starting to plan their vacation, we will be leaving NYC on Monday, August 25th (arrival Tuesday, August 26th) and will be in Santorini through Tuesday, September 2nd. Wedding activities will take place Saturday, August 30th-Monday, September 1st.

Hotel

Elessa Hotel

We are staying at Elessa Hotel, located in Pyrgos. Link to the hotel below. Because this is a boutique hotel, there are very few rooms. However, if you would like to stay close to us, we've checked out several hotels on the same street: Skyfall Luxury Suites: https://www.skyfallsuites.com/ Aeon Suites: https://aeonsantorini.hotelbrain.com/ Of course, if you prefer to search for Airbnbs with a group, or a hotel in another area of the island, you are more than welcome!

For all the days along the way