Travel

Flight

Athens International Airport

Greece has many airports, but El. Venizelos in Athens is the easiest and most affordable for international flights. From there, travelers will catch a connecting flight to Santorini Airport or take the ferry from Piraeus (the official port of Athens) to Santorini. Please note that the ferry is a four to eight-hour voyage to Santorini, depending on your fare, so please allow enough travel time for arrival. Also note, most experts say the best time to buy international airfare is at least four months before departure.

Flight

Santorini Airport

Direct flights to Santorini Airport are available but are more expensive than flying into Athens International and catching a connection. Also, some airlines only offer direct flights into Santorini on the weekends, like Delta. Most experts say the best time to buy international airfare is at least four months before departure.

Hotel

Apikia Suites

(All available rooms for the Thacker wedding party are currently booked.) Modern hotel featuring 12 astonishing suites with private pools or outdoor hot tubs, and panoramic views of the Caldera, the Aegean Sea, and Santorini. Contact Kalli or Bryan for discounted nightly rates.

House Or Rental

AIRBNB

Santorini Greece, also known by its official name Thera, is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 travel destinations in the world, so there are amazing Airbnb options all around the island. From villas to cave pools to whitewashed cottages, there's sure to be something that delights. Due to the popularity of the island, these do fill up fast so we advise booking soon! The wedding venue is located near the village of Pyrgos, but you can get anywhere on the island in 25-30 minutes so you will love any neighborhood you choose. The coastal town of Oia is world-famous and home to the iconic white-washed buildings with blue domes that overlook the caldera.

Travel Note

Ferry

Greece is a nation of many picturesque islands and island hopping is the thing to do. Whether looking to book your ferry from Piraeus to Santorini for the wedding celebrations or just looking to visit as many islands as you can during your stay, ferryhopper is the place to book your ferries.

Rental Car

Car Rentals

Car rentals are often very affordable in Greece, sometimes less than twenty dollars a day, and are available in Santorini. The longest drive on the island of Santorini is forty minutes so it's pretty fast to get around. Note, most rental cars are compact in Greece. When in Europe, do as the Europeans do.

Shuttle

Transportation to and from Santorini Gem

October 10, 2022 4:30 pm - 1:30 am

Two English-speaking coordinators will be available on the day of the wedding to provide guest transportation to the venue and from the venue for guests that request the service.

Travel Note

Local Transportation in Santorini

If you prefer not to rent a car then taxis, buses, motorbikes, and scooters are available. Please note that UBER and LYFT do not exist in Santorini, or even the mainland for that matter.