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  1. So happy to see this in my inbox Lory…I’ve been waiting, LOL. What a fantastic trip and wonderful photos! I’ve been to Europe many times but Greece is still on my radar and this is motivating me to head over someday.

    1. Oh, Janet, you must! I waited a long time too, but so glad we went. I loved Mykonos too and will post that separately. Very different islands but both wonderful. Now I’d like to see more! Thanks for stopping by!!

  2. What an awesome trip. I LOVED Santorini when I was there a few years ago. Our Mediterranean cruise was our most favorite. I would go back in a minutes and stay for a month. Nothing can come even close to the beauty here.

    1. I so agree and would love to go back on a cruise… 🙂 We made a few other stops which I will post separately because there were just too many photos for one post!

  3. BOBBI DUNCAN says:

    Boy, could I ever use a gorgeous trip like that right about now! Felt relaxed just viewing the pictures. Know you had a ball.

    1. Oh, it was wonderful, Bobbi! I probably should have clarified, we booked it well in advance, so in case anyone looks at the price quotes right now, they are way higher because only the top suites are left. So think ahead for next year… 😉

  4. I was there last Summer. It is a magical place especially when you sit overlooking the caldera. I felt transported to another place and time.

  5. Lory, you shared beautiful photos of one of my favorite places. We visited several Greek islands and they were all beautiful! But, Santorini is by far the best!

  6. Such gorgeous places and photos, Lory. What an awesome trip. I have been to Athens and did a day cruise to some islands, but it was a short visit along with other stops. I would love to see Santorini and those beautiful blues.

    1. I would love to do a Mediterranean cruise too, but maybe to Croatia or places you need only really a day or so in each. It was nice spending more time in the islands so if you have the chance, it could be worth a return. Maybe on the way somewhere else you’ve never been? 😉

  7. Oh Lory! Thank you for sharing – I visited Santorini many right after college. This brought back many memories. Might be time for another visit!

  8. One of my favorite places we have visited! Funny, I was just looking this morning for info on traveling between the islands. Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip.

  9. Margaret Robinson says:

    Lovely photos and so glad got the chance to visit this exquisite part of the world. I’ve heard that Greece is going to now limit the number of visitors to Santorini as they feel there’s just too many, so it was good you went when you did.

  10. I have visited Santorini as part of tour of Greece. Our day trip there was NO WHERE NEAR LONG ENOUGH! Had I known it’s beauty, a pre-trip or post-trip to Santorini would definitely have been planned. Therefore, Readers spend more time there. You won’t regret it. It’s amazing. Thanks for the memories.
    Vicki

    1. I agree it’s a place you need to spend at least a few days in. But at least you got a taste and now know to get back there if you can some day… 🙂

  11. Your photos brought back many happy memories! It’s been 20 years since we last cruised the Mediterranean with a stop in Mykonos and Santorini…we still speak of the beauty and serenity. Thanks so much for sharing!!

  12. My husband & I adored Santorini. It was our favorite place to go to regenerate. I will say though if you go during their high season it’s very very crowded. That would be June through August. In August it can get uncomfortably hot. We found April & May a wonderful time to visit. Avoid January – it rains constantly and February is bitterly cold.
    We went every couple years for 20 years. When my husband passed away I made a trip on my own a few months later to heal. The serenity & beauty gave me the perfect place to do just that. The people are kind & warm. The food astonishing. Plan to spend a minimum of 4 days. That seems to be the sweet spot. Less seems to leave you feeling you missed something important and more, unless you’re making day trips to visit other islands leaves you revisiting the same places. Oh and be sure to take the boats to the beaches! Jaw dropping experience!

  13. I agree! My family and I visited Santorini and Mykonos while on a Mediterranean cruise for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary a little over 20 years ago. I am 2nd generation Italian and we spent a week in Italy as well. I’m so glad I have this memory with my family. It is one I will always cherish.

    1. Ah, yes, my favorite part of the world – the entire area around the Mediterranean! So glad you got to enjoy it, too!!

  14. NancySharp says:

    Anytime I’ve ever seen photos of Greece everything is always so crisp and white. Does it all look so clean in person?

    1. It really does. It’s so exquisite. Not necessarily in Athens, but the islands that I’ve been to are quite lovely.

  15. Kathy Parathyras says:

    This post has inspired me to choose Katikies for my 70th birthday celebration next year. I looked at the website and noticed that there are 5 different choices of accommodations. May I ask what you chose? Thank you!
    Kathy Parathyras

    1. Yes, we took the junior suite – the one that’s a duplex. The perfect size, lovely and so comfortable!

      1. Katherine Katherine Parathyras says:

        Thank you, Lory!