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Santorini Public Bus Routes And Schedules For 2024

Santorini Bus Schedule 2024 Survival Guide

This is the complete Santorini Bus routes and schedule for Santorini Local Bus service and connections to all main towns of the island. Routes, times, tickets, buses timetables and all bus stops from Fira, Oia, Kamari, Perissa, Perivolo, Monolithos, Vlychada and all other villages of the island.

Santorini’s local buses are called “KTEL Santorini Buses” and they operate all around the year. 23 public buses operate on the island on many bus routes during the summer time but only a few are around during the winter time. Therefor commuting with a santorini public bus can be a bit daunting to the travellers.

During the low season taking the Santorini public bus is a very pleasant experience as the buses are rarely full so you can ride comfortably. Using the Santorini public buses is the cheapest way to get around the island ,so i have put together this guide to help you.

Guide: How to get from Kamari to Fira and Oia

Guide: How to get to from Perissa to Fira and Oia

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Table of Contents

The six basic things you should know using Ktel Santorini buses

• The central station for all Santorini Local Buses is in Fira.
• You can get from any part to any other part of the island using the Santorini local buses but most of the time you have to go through fira and change line there.
• All the buses depart and finish their routes there.
• The buses schedule is different in the weekends of the winter season.
• More bus routes are added during the summer peak season, from June to the end of September .
• Tickets are purchased on the bus in exchange for cash only.

TIMETABLES AND BUS ROUTES FOR 2024

Fira to port (bus schedule).

Monday – Sunday   : 11:30, 12.00, 14.30

• The route from Fira to the Port is a 25 minutes drive
• The ticket from Fira to the Port costs 2.30 euros

PORT TO FIRA (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday   : 12.00, 12.30, 15.15

• The route from the Port to Fira is a 25 minutes drive
• The ticket from the Port to Fira costs 2.30 euros

AIRPORT TO FIRA (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday   : 7:25, 9:10, 10:10, 11:10, 12:10, 13:10, 14:10, 15:10, 16:10, 17:10, 18:10, 19:10, 20:10, 21:10

• The route from the Airport to Fira is a 10 mins drive
• The ticket from the Airport to Fira costs 1.60 euros

FIRA TO AIRPORT (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday   :   6:30, 7:15, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00

• The route from Fira to the Airport is a 10 mins drive
• The ticket from Fira to the Airport costs 1.60 euros

FIRA TO OIA (BUS SCHEDULE):

Monday – Sunday   :   6:50, 8:15, 9:15, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:20 , 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 21:20 .

• This is the same bus that also goes from Fira to Imerovigli ( Imerovigli is just a stop between Fira and Oia, closer to Fira)
• The route from Fira to Oia is a 25 minutes drive
• The ticket from Fira to Oia costs 1.80 euros

OIA TO FIRA (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday  :  7:30, 8:35, 9:35, 10:20, 10:50, 11:20, 11:50, 12:20, 12:50, 13:20, 13:50, 14:20, 15:20, 15:50, 16:20, 16:50, 17:20, 17:50, 18:20, 18:50, 19:20, 19:50, 20:20, 21:40.

• This is the same bus that also goes from Oia to Imerovigli (imerovigli is just a stop between Oia and Fira ; closer to Fira)
• The route from Oia to Fira is a 25 minutes drive
• The ticket from Oia to Fira costs 1.80 euros

FIRA TO PERISSA (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday : 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00 .

• The route from Fira to Perissa is a 25 minutes drive
• This bus stops at Santo-wines winery that offers great views and wine tasting and the LOST ATLANTIS EXPERIENCE MUSEUM a 9D immersive experience of Santorini ( Highly recommended )
• Perissa is the famous Black Beach
• The ticket from Fira to Perissa costs 2.20 euros

PERISSA TO FIRA (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday  :  7:30, 9:10, 10:40, 11:40, 12:40, 13:40, 14:40, 15:40, 16:40, 17:40, 18:40, 19:40, 20:40, 21:20, 22:20.

• The route from Perissa to Fira is a 25 minutes drive
• The ticket from Perissa to Fira costs 2.20 euros
• Read the full guide on  how to get to from Perissa to Fira  including all the bus stops.
• This bus stops at Santo-wines winery that offers great views and wine tasting and the LOST ATLANTIS EXPERIENCE MUSEUM a 9D immersive experience of Santorini (Highly recommended)

FIRA TO KAMARI (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday  :  7:15, 8:30, 7:15, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30, 22:00 .

The route from Fira to Kamari is a 20 minutes drive

The bus from Kamari to Fira also stops at  Kamari Open Air Cinema , Estate Argyros Santorini Winery (Highly Recommended!), at  the Donkey Local Brewery  and at  Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum

The ticket from Fira to Kamari costs 1.80 euros Read the full guide on  how to get from Kamari to Fira

KAMARI TO FIRA (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday  :  7:30, 8:45, 9:30, 10:20, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:20, 12:45, 13:15, 13:45, 14:20, 14:45, 14:50, 15:15, 15:45, 16:20, 16:45, 17:15, 17:45, 18:20, 18:45, 19:20, 19:45, 20:15, 20:45, 21:20, 21:45, 22:20.

The route from Kamari to Fira is a 20 minutes drive

The ticket from Kamari to Fira costs 1.80 euros

FIRA TO AKROTIRI (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday  :  9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:30, 19:00, 20:00.

• The route from Fira to Akrotiri is a 25 minutes drive
• This bus stops at Santo-wines winery that offers great views and wine tasting and the LOST ATLANTIS EXPERIENCE MUSEUM a 9D immersive experience of Santorini (Highly recommended). The bus to  Akrotiri (prehistoric city) also goes to the Red Beach
• The ticket from Fira to Akrotiri costs 2.00 euros

AKROTIRI TO FIRA (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Friday  :  9:20, 10:20, 11:20, 12:20, 13:20, 14:20, 15:20, 16:20, 17:50, 19:20, 20:20.

• The route from Akrotiri to Fira is a 25 minutes drive
• The ticket from Akrotiri to Fira costs 2.00 euros

FIRA TO MONOLITHOS (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday  :  7:15, 10:00, 14:00.

• The root from Fira to Monolithos beach is a 20 minutes drive
• The ticket from Fira to Monolithos costs 1.60 euros

MONOLITHOS TO FIRA (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday  :  7:30, 10:15, 14:15.

• The route from Monolithos beach to Fira is a 20 minutes drive
• The ticket from Monolithos to Fira costs 1.60 euros

FIRA TO VLYCHADA (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday  :  7:00, 11:00, 14:00.

• The route from Fira to Vlychada beach is a 20 minutes drive
• The ticket from Fira to Vlychada costs 2.30 euros

VLYCHADA TO FIRA (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday  :  7:30, 11:30, 14:30.

• The route from Vlychada beach to Fira is a 20 minutes drive
• The ticket from Vlychada to Fira costs 2.30 euros

FIRA TO VOURVOULOS (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday   : 11:00, 14.00, 17.00

• The route from Fira to Vourvoulos is a 15 minutes drive
• The ticket from Fira to Vourvoulos costs 1.30 euros

VOURVOULOS TO FIRA (BUS SCHEDULE)

Monday – Sunday   : 07:30, 11:10, 14.15, 17.10

• The route from Vourvoulos to Fira is a 15 minutes drive
• The ticket from Vourvoulos to Fira costs 1.60 euros

The Santorini Bus schedule can be changed without notice.

You can verify the times schedule by calling +30 2286025404. If you see an error in our page please contact us so we can fix it so that we provide the travellers with the most accurate information.Thank you and Godspeed!

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About Kamari Tours

Buses are the most affordable means of transport with a large number of terminals across the country and convenient timetables to help you plan your trip. Buses is a convenient option both for those who travel on a shoestring budget and those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Kamari Tours offers bus service with an online reservation available. Before booking your ticket, read other travellers’ reviews to choose the best option.

What are the Main Stations of Kamari Tours?

Kamari Tours operates buses to and from the following stations:

• Santorini Ferry Port
• Santorini Airport
• Perissa Transfer
• Fira Transfer
• Pyrgos Kallistis Transfer
• Imerovigli Transfer
• Karterados Transfer
• Megalochori Transfer
• Oia Transfer
• Mesaria Transfer
• Kamari Transfer

What are the Most Popular Routes of Kamari Tours?

The most popular destinations of Kamari Tours are:

• Santorini - Fira
• Santorini - Oia
• Santorini - Kamari
• Oia - Santorini
• Fira - Santorini
• Santorini - Santorini
• Kamari - Santorini
• Perissa - Santorini
• Santorini - Imerovigli
• Pyrgos Kallistis - Santorini
• Mesaria - Santorini
• Santorini - Megalochori
• Santorini - Karterados
• Karterados - Santorini
• Megalochori - Santorini
• Santorini - Pyrgos Kallistis
• Santorini - Perissa
• Imerovigli - Santorini

What are the Bus Classes & Prices of Kamari Tours?

The price of your bus trip will depend both on the destination and the class of your ticket. Note that not all ticket classes are available on certain routes yet for longer trips there is almost always a good choice of options. Opt for a sleeper coach for the most convenient overnight trip. Sleeper buses are usually equipped with berths or soft reclining seats, feature an onboard toilet and your ticket may also include other perks like snacks or even a lunch. Taking a night bus is also a good idea if you want to save on your hotel room. During the day an express service is often the best value for money as it makes less stops than an ordinary or standard class bus and travels faster. On some routes it may be crucial to choose the right class as, say, an ordinary or second class bus may need some 6 hours to cover the distance the first class or express bus travels in two hours!

Pros & Cons of Bus Travel

Pros of bus travel.

Buses usually boast the widest network of destinations covered. They travel to the places you cannot get to by plane or even by train

Travelling by bus is easy – there is no need to arrive to the bus terminal much in advance, and the check-in is usually a very fast formality opposite to air travel

Bus tickets are very affordable. Yes, there are costly first class or VIP options but is you are on a budget, bus is the first means of transportation you have to think about

At the same time, there are different classes of service to suit any budget. If you are after a higher level of comfort, buses get you covered, too.

Cons of Bus Travel

Intercity bus terminals can be located outside the city centre in the outskirts. It means you will need to calculate extra time and money to get there. In certain destinations getting from the bus terminal can cost you more than you would expect because only a limited number of transportation companies is allowed to serve the route – and prices may be inflated.

During busy weekends or high season buses serving some tourist destinations may run out of schedule and require advanced booking.

While buses are not as weather dependent as ferries, bus trips can also be delayed or cancelled due to bad weather or road conditions – keep it in mind if travelling during certain seasons or to certain destinations.

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Bus is a convenient way of travel no matter whether you need to get to a neighboring town a couple of hours away or venture further afield crossing the whole country. Whatever your budget, buses have you covered. Express buses offer the most affordable ticket price for travellers who have very little money to spend. VIP options are geared toward those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Before you jump on a bus, make sure you choose the type of service which suits you best. For a long-haul trip look for a VIP or first-class coach which provides non-stop service to your destination or just call a minor number of stations along the way. Express or local buses in many cases may prove an acceptable choice for shorter trips, but longer rides are often not the best buy. Study the timetable before going as many long-haul destinations are served by night buses, and some offer wider seats or sleeper berths for such travels. Make an online reservation for your bus ticket with Kamari Tours. Other travellers’ reviews will help you to choose the best ticket and coach class.

Kamari Tours Popular Stations

The main stations covered by Kamari Tours’s buses include:

• Santorini Ferry Port
• Santorini Airport
• Perissa Transfer
• Fira Transfer
• Pyrgos Kallistis Transfer
• Imerovigli Transfer
• Karterados Transfer
• Megalochori Transfer
• Oia Transfer
• Mesaria Transfer
• Kamari Transfer

Kamari Tours Top Destinations

Kamari Tours buses ply a number of routes and here is the list of some of the most popular ones:

• Santorini - Fira
• Santorini - Oia
• Santorini - Kamari
• Oia - Santorini
• Fira - Santorini
• Santorini - Santorini
• Kamari - Santorini
• Perissa - Santorini
• Santorini - Imerovigli
• Pyrgos Kallistis - Santorini
• Mesaria - Santorini
• Santorini - Megalochori
• Santorini - Karterados
• Karterados - Santorini
• Megalochori - Santorini
• Santorini - Pyrgos Kallistis
• Santorini - Perissa
• Imerovigli - Santorini

Kamari Tours Ticket Prices & Bus Classes

One of the best things about bus travel is that you can almost tailor-make your trip adjusting it to your requirements for privacy and comfort. Different classes and types of buses cater to the different needs of travellers. The cheapest trips are normally offered by standard-class buses. They may be called local, express or ordinary. These are a good choice for shorter trips. Sleepers or VIP coaches are good both for longer and overnight trips. They may offer berths or wide soft reclining seats, sometimes with built-in massage options, blankets, soft drinks, and snacks, or more substantial meals on board or during toilet or refuelling stops. Travelling by night buses allows you to save on a hotel room, but to ensure the most comfortable ride do choose the class of your bus wisely. Prices always depend on the distance you ride and the type of coach. For some, even shorter trips, it is worth investing some extra money and buying a seat on a VIP bus as it can save you twice as much time as you spend travelling by an ordinary bus.

Travel by Bus: Pros & Cons

Pros of bus travel.

• Bus is the best choice to get to destinations that are not connected by rail or planes. The network of buses often covers almost the whole country, and their routes are well and long-established.
• Opposite to air travel and sometimes rail travel, taking a bus does not require arriving at the bus station much in advance. Check-in, even on international routes, does not take much time. Luggage allowances are usually very traveller-friendly, and the fee for extra luggage, if limits are set, is normally not very high.
• Bus tickets can be more affordable compared to air or fast train tickets. There is always a choice of ticket classes for all pockets. Cheaper standard options may be a bit slow and do not offer top comfort, but anyway acceptable and bring you to your destination. On longer routes, toilets or toilet stops as well as snacks, water, and sometimes toiletries and blankets are almost always included in the price.
• If you are ready to spend more, some VIP coaches offer seating comparable to business class on a plane with wide soft reclining seats, blankets, fewer passengers, and many other perks to make your trip a pleasant journey.

Cons of Bus Travel

• Newer intercity bus terminals are very often located out of the city close to bigger highways to allow buses to avoid city congestion. Unfortunately, it may create extra challenges for travellers, too. Getting to such a terminal may be a problem as in some destinations there are restrictions on vehicles allowed to enter the terminal, and you will have to use special carriers to get there. This results in higher costs as prices may be inflated. Also do calculate extra time if you are travelling during rush hours, especially if you are not familiar with the traffic situation at your starting point.
• Buses are probably the means of transport which runs out of schedule more often than trains or planes. They are heavily dependent on the road situation which sometimes can be unpredictable – accidents, road construction works, detours, etc. This is especially true for travels during weekends, high season, or national holidays. Do keep this in mind and do not plan tight connections.
• Travelling on certain routes or during the most popular periods may require advanced booking. Bear in mind that it is not always possible to show up at the bus station and hop on the next bus – tickets may well be all sold out, so organize your trip accordingly.

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SANTORINI – a self-guided island tour by bus

Posted on 2023-03-31 2023-04-06 Author Renata 13 Comments

Picturesque villages of white-washed houses with blue windows and doors, overgrown by blazing red bougainvillea. White church domes against the bluest skies and at dusk, the iconic sunset over the southern Aegean Sea – who doesn’t dream of Santorini? In this guide, I’m showing you how you can tour the island and explore the most enchanting places in Santorini self-guided by a local bus.

I spent three days on the island and got to see the most iconic places at a relaxed pace. If you want to add some hiking – which I didn’t since it was simply too hot – or spend some time on the beach – which is a bit pointless since Santorini’s beaches just aren’t that good – you might want to spend up to one week. However, I’d argue that less than two entire days on the island are definitely too short.

Connection and Communication

Pinnable pictures, making friends.

“Do you want these napkins? I didn’t use them, anyway!” I’m taking the stash of napkins that I took from the bar as I ordered my breakfast coffee and hand it to my neighbor. We are on the morning ferry from Heraklion on Crete to the island of Santorini.

The sea isn’t exactly rough, but the vessel is certainly moving quite a bit. I’m staggering like an early morning drunk as I’m heading for the bathroom, swaying from side to side, bumping into rows of seats. But other than that, I’m fine. My neighbor is not fine at all. She’s sick. Very sick. Very seasick.

On-Board Entertainment

While she’s throwing up into one of the designated paper bags, I give her some privacy by watching the entertainment program on board. It’s a documentary on some quite good-looking Aussies who are trying to haul some broken truck out of the mud. Or so. Since the TVs are muted, I only get the Greek subtitle. And since my Greek is limited to less than ten words, that doesn’t really help. During the commercial breaks, they are advertising that the next show will be Demolition Down Under. Judging from the teaser, the show will introduce us to Australians who are destroying stuff – like for instance houses.

I mean, come on, I’m on a ferry trying to give my puking neighbor some privacy, hence, I don’t really care what I’m watching. But as I assume that they are not filming this nonsense for my kind of situation, there must be an audience for this. Really? There are people who are wasting their precious life away by watching people hauling vehicles out of the mud or crushing structures? Unbelievable!

Finally There

We are about an hour late when we finally reach the port of Fira. Everything is really well organized. While the herds of day trippers rush in great excitement to their tour busses, we overnight visitors are ushered by a surprisingly grumpy and rude conductor into a coach heading for the center of Fira.

I make myself comfortable in the first row and as the poor young woman from the ferry enters the bus, I quickly make space next to me. “Do you feel better?” “Yeah, thanks again for the tissues. I really needed them as one of the puking bags leaked”. “No problem”. And then we are chatting away, exchanging travel stories and affirming how much we love solo travel.

By the time we reach the central bus station in Fira, we have exchanged Instagram accounts and phone numbers and are kind of instant travel buddies. Believe you me, this solo-travel thing is farther from loneliness than you can ever imagine.

We take the same bus as she’s convinced that the one to Perissa also goes to Kamari. Since it doesn’t, we part as I’m getting off in Perissa and she has to go back to Fira to catch a different bus. “Bye, it was a pleasure, I’ll text you later”.

You Cannot Have It All

My guest house is right next to the bus stop. Since it’s even not noon, the room is not ready yet. I quickly change into my bikini and hit the famous black beach that’s located basically right behind the hotel.

The so-called black beach is one of Santorini’s three famous beaches. The other two are white and red.

But no matter what people say, you shouldn’t come to Santorini for the beaches. They are by far not as beautiful as in most of the other Cyclades. Also, they are relatively small and get very crowded. Unless you spend at least one week in Santorini, I’d recommend you focus on the mesmerizing settlements.

Below, I’m listing those you definitely should visit.

Going Public

Yes, there are real locals in Santorini, as a matter of fact, the island has about 15,000 permanent residents. Everything begins and ends in Fira, with about 7,000 inhabitants, Santorini’s largest town and the capital. Fira – or Thira – is also the geographic center and the most important hub. Actually, there is hardly a way to change buses outside of Fira’s central bus station. So if you follow my advice and explore the island by public bus, be prepared to see a lot of Fira just between buses.

For me, this turned out to be very feasible: In the morning, I enjoyed a quick coffee and a snack, at noon, I had a pita and stocked up on water, and in the afternoon, I took a short walk through the busy alleys. And then I hopped on the next bus to yet another mesmerizing place.

Fira is the capital of Santorini. Sometimes it is also transcribed as Thira which is also the ancient name of the entire island.

Whitewashed houses are lining the streets of Fira, located 400 meters above the caldera on the western edge of the semi-circular island. Therefore, from Fira, you see the entire panorama of the about 16 kilometers long caldera. The islands of Santorini, Thirasia, and Aspronisi are forming a circle around that kettle formed by volcanic eruptions. In its center are the islands of Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni which are popular day trip destinations.

Due to its beauty and exquisite location, just strolling through Fira’s picturesque streets is already such a treat. However, there are two informative museums, namely the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera. Also, there is an incredible number of churches, especially for such a relatively small place. Yet, thanks to avid Instagrammers, I guess some of them got world-famous.

Although I’m not exactly your shopping queen, I must recognize that there are plenty of high-quality souvenirs and handicrafts in Fira. But like they say: You get what you pay for – and here, you pay a lot.

The Center Of Attention

As I said, Fira is the island’s central point, not only geographically. All buses arrive and depart at the central bus station. There is a small information booth but don’t expect to be greeted with a smile. You’ll probably be either ignored or barked at. But next to the window is a very well-structured schedule, just take a picture of it and you’ll be set for your entire stay.

The old port is on sea level far below Fira. A small cable car is taking people up and down for 6 €uros per ride. An alternative is climbing the zigzag footpath on foot – which is exhausting especially during the hot summer months – or on mules. While to others it might look fun and scenic when a bunch of people is riding up the hill, the sight makes me personally feel uncomfortable.

If you are exploring Santorini by public bus, you’ll have to change buses a couple of times every day. With a little planning, you can use the waiting times between connections for grabbing breakfast in the morning or a quick lunch around noon. Also, there are banks, pharmacies, and convenience shops around Plateia Theotokopoulou, Firas main square where the bus station is located. As soon as you have an extra twenty minutes, you can quickly run those errands before you hop on the next bus.

Take A Hike

Obviously, the borders between Fira and the neighboring villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli are fluid. As you meander through the town, all dazzled by its beauty, you reach those adjacent beauties without even being aware. However, there is also a bus taking you there in a couple of minutes.

Very popular is the beautiful hike from Fira all the way to Oia alongside the caldera. If I’d need a reason to ever come back to Santorini, it would be for this trek. Yet, I would do it rather in winter since hiking the shadowless ten kilometers seemed far too tiring to me. Also, my newly-found travel companion had been to Santorini before and she said that the trail is a bit sketchy in some parts and after my accident in Gran Canaria , I’m not willing to take another risk hiking solo.

But it wasn’t necessary to hike to this famous gem since there is a bus going to Oia from Fira every half an hour.

Already before the Venetian rule in the 13th century, the village was mentioned in travel reports. Today, the village’s oldest residential area is found on the southwestern outskirts. The ruins of the Londsa Castle, which used to be the residence of the noble Argyri family during the Venetian times, are a popular vantage point that grants a fantastic view of the caldera.

After an eventful history, the village, which was then named Ia, experienced its gilded era in the late 19th and early 20th century as sea trade in the Mediterranean brought significant wealth. However, the invention of steamships and the predominance of the port of Piraeus in Athens led to a drastic decrease.

As a destructive seaquake near Amorgos hit the northeast coast of Santorini, Oia experienced strong migration. Well, today, you certainly do not feel abandoned and alone when pushing your way through Oia’s narrow alleys or sharing vantage points with what feels like a bazillion of other romantics, especially during the world-famous sunset.

Beauty In White And Blue

Just like in Fira, the most inspiring activity is just walking around and taking the views in. However, there are many small art galleries, the famous windmills, and the imposing church of Panagia to be seen and visited. Also, there is a maritime museum that exhibits ship models, ancient nautic equipment, as well as historic photographs of seafaring in ye olden days.

The iconic whitewashed houses, often built right on the edge of the crater, were transformed into guest houses and restaurants. Don’t even ask about the prices.

You can descend on foot or by mule to Armeni Bay on the southern shore below the town. From here, boats depart on day tours across the Caldera and to Thirasia.

On the very southern tip of the town is the Bay of Ammoudi. You can start your descent to this favored beach north of the Londsa Castle. However, keep in mind that it is just a very small pebble beach. Although it is very popular, especially with young’n’hip visitors, it’s simply not that great. Again, I really don’t think Santorini is a good choice if you want to go on a beach vacation.

Even at the end of the high season when masses of people were pushing through Fira’s and Oia’s alleys, especially in the evening, I found Imerovigli surprisingly tranquil. Only a few tourists were strolling through the alleys and climbing the steep stairs, all whitewashed just like the houses lining them.

From Fira, you can get there by bus within minutes. Walking, it’s about half an hour, however, rather up than down. So if you’re not ambitious at all, you might want to go there by bus and back to Fira walking.

Walking up and down the village’s steep alleys and stairs, you’ll notice that in Imerovigli, the iconic whitewashed houses are decorated by an abundance of bougainvillea in incredibly bright shades of purple. Add some ink-blue spots from the church domes, and I’d argue this is the most exquisite settlement of Santorini.

Walking back towards Fira, you’ll pass the monastery of Agios Nikolaos. It lies in the vicinity of the famous Skaros rock. On this huge promontory are the ruins of a medieval Venetian fortress town built in 1207. It existed until the 18th century. From there, you have the best panoramic view of the entire archipelago.

But not only are the views of the surrounding Aegean sea mesmerizing, but the island has lots of gems, too. Every time I took the bus between Perissa and Fira, I saw this beautiful settlement way up high at the foot of mount Profitis Ilias about kilometers south of Fira. No doubt, I had to follow the place’s loud call.

It’s called Pyrgos just like villages in other places, too. Because just like Chora stands for the main town in the Cycladic islands, Pyrgos is the highest one. Since in Santorini’s Pyrgos, real people have a real life, there is a good bus connection there. This way, you can explore this picturesque village on a half-day trip.

During high and also shoulder-season, there are so many visitors in Santorini that you most certainly won’t find a spot you might call empty . However, the pace in Pyrgos is far more relaxed than in the famous towns of Fira and Oia.

Pyrgos is one of the five fortified towns built by the Venetians on Santorini in the 14th century. The other fortresses are in Akrotiri, Imerovigli, Oia, and Emporio.

Everything revolves around the castle of Pyrgos, literally. As you get off the bus at the main square and follow the narrow alleys and stairs uphill, you will notice that the streets follow the shape of the hill until they turn into a maze of narrow alleys. The settlement was built this way to protect its inhabitants from enemies – basically like the old medinas in the Maghreb.

Pyrgos is everything you expect from a dreamy Greek village. Just climbing up and down the narrow alleys feels like walking through some fairy tale. There’s beauty at every corner. But don’t get too distracted, especially when walking down. These whitewashed alleys tend to be slippery, so better wear flat shoes with a good grip.

However, Pyrgos is by now means’n’standards short of landmarks. There are 48 churches – an impressive number given that the village has less than 600 inhabitants. Nevertheless, many of them are private and therefore cannot be visited. But you might want to pay at least the church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary a visit. It is located all the way up in the northern part of the fortress. Dating back to the 10th century, it is known for beautiful frescoes and icons.

Another significant sacred structure is the monastery of Profitis Ilias. It is about four kilometers south of the city on the top of the eponymous mountain at the island’s highest point at 567 meters.

Obviously, Pyrgos is one of the best places to enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the island and the caldera.

From the highest village to the largest settlement of Santorini: Emporio is located about 12 kilometers from Fira on the way to Perissa. It is built in the lowlands at the foot of mount Profitis Ilias. That the village was named Emporio, which translates to trading center, proves that the town must have been an important trading post back in the day.

Today, however, Emporio is a serene town with beautiful houses and yards. You can find plenty of shops and traditional taverns. Its proximity to the beach of Perissa also makes it a good base during your stay in Santorini.

You’ll find some of the most enticing architectural features in Emporio including a remarkable Venetian castle.

The most prominent landmark apart from the fortress is the Panagia Mesani Church, standing in the town’s very center right next to the main road.

Walking past the Panagia Mesani Church, you’ll enter the amazing maze of narrow alleys. This is the medieval castle part called Kasteli.

It is outstanding even among medieval castle towns for various reasons. First of all, the walls are built from mortar containing volcanic materials which gives them a strikingly smooth appearance. Then, the winding alleys and pathways are so narrow that in many spots, only one single person can walk through. With their steep staircases and extremely narrow doors and windows, Kasteli’s houses seem to form an unbreachable barrier.

Since Emporio is a typical Greek townlet, there are tons of churches, obviously. In addition to the Panagia Mesani Church, I’d like to point out the intriguing Holy Church of the Transfiguration of Christ the Savior on the southeastern edge of Kasteli. Apart from its beautiful façade, it has a lovely churchyard and bell tower. Its strongest suit, however, is its intricate mosaic floors and stunning gold-plated walls of icons.

Located right in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Santorini had to be protected against piracy, obviously. Therefore, so-called goulas , which stems from the Turkish word for tower, were constructed in strategic locations. These towers were huge and square in shape. Today, there are still five of them on the island. However, Emporio’s Goula is definitely the most impressive one. The fact that it used to house an entire chapel gives you an idea of its dimensions.

On the opposite side of town from the tower is Gavrilos Hill. At its top stand eight windmills which were constructed in the 19th century. Currently, they are undergoing reconstruction intending to make two of them work like in ye olden days. The others are housing a museum, a café, and shops where you can buy local produce. If you don’t shy away from another hike uphill, you can explore the mills and enjoy the breathtaking view of the entire valley and the coast.

As many buses are going between Fira and Perissa, you’ll certainly have the chance to squeeze in a couple of hours in Emporio as the town lies on that highly frequented route.

I was based in Perissa for the sole reason that I found the most convenient and at the same time reasonably priced accommodation there. Other than that, I’d argue Perissa is the least interesting settlement in Santorini. The village is located around 13 kilometers from Fira on the southern east coast of the island. There is a long black sand beach alongside the turquoise crystal clear Aegean Sea.

However, as you try to get into the water, you have to be extremely careful since you have to cross big and very slippery rocks. Doing so without good water shoes with a very good grip is extremely dangerous if not impossible. Although major parts of the beach are occupied by businesses renting out umbrellas and beach beds, you can easily find a nice spot to spread out your towel for free. Also, some trees and bushes grant shade.

Alongside the main road, you’ll find taverns, cafés, and bars.

Although there aren’t significant landmarks in Perissa, a trail leads up the mountains to the ruins of ancient Fira, an archaic settlement on the ridge of the 360 ​​meters high mountain Mesa Vouno. It was inhabited from the 9th century B. C. until the year 726. To this date, you can trace the settlement’s layout as well as some of the impressive buildings. Since wood has been sparse and precious on the island, all structures were made from limestone.

If you’d like to do something really special and explore Santorini in a really unique way, come to Perissa and rent a beautiful yet functional wooden COCO-MAT bicycle from Exi Experience ** . You can either just lease a bike for a couple of hours and explore the island on your own or you join one of their themed tours.

On the other side of mount Mesa Vouno is Kamari, another seaside village. To be honest, I probably wouldn’t have visited Kamari if it hadn’t been for my travel buddy that I met on the ferry. She stayed in Kamari for a couple of days and invited me over to spend the morning with her on the beach.

Well, the beach. Maybe Kamari’s beach is the most beach-ish one on the entire island. The water is incredible just like anywhere else in the Cyclades and has been awarded the Blue Flag for excellence. The beach is long and covered with light-colored coarse sand and pebbles. It is completely occupied by businesses renting out umbrellas and beach chairs and serving slightly overpriced drinks to their customers. Also, you can go on snorkeling and scuba diving trips from there or practice water sports, too.

Before you hit the beach, make sure to stock up on some delicious baked goods at the bakery Santo Fresh just around the corner from Kamari’s main bus station. Not only are their baked goods just incredibly yummy, the service is also the nicest in all of Santorini – or maybe in all of Greece.

The village has the infrastructure of any seaside resort. Alongside the main roads are countless bars and eateries, stores and tour agents. Also, Santorini’s only cinema is found in Kamari, a very charming open-air screen surrounded by trees.

On the way to Kamari, there is a wine museum in the village of Vothonas. You get to see tools and machines which were used for wine-making and you also learn about its tradition and history on the island of Santorini.

The village of Akrotiri is on Santorini’s southernmost tip. It became particularly famous for the ancient Minoan from 3500 years ago which was discovered under volcanic ashes only in 1967. The well-preserved buildings and frescoes grant a good idea of the social, economic, and cultural past during the Bronze Age in the Aegean.

Another fascinating landmark is one of Santorini’s Venetian castles.

Since I was on an extended trip to a couple of the Aegean islands as well as Crete , I focused rather on the picturesque settlements in Santorini than on the archaeological sites. Therefore, I missed out on these two landmarks. But if I ever come back, I will visit it for sure. Sometimes, it’s good to keep some things on your bucket list.

Beaches In Many Colors

Although I had the beach part of my trip covered during my stays on Ios and Naxos, I still came to Akrotiri for the beaches. The three beaches are famous for their differently covered sand’n’scenery.

The red beach lies closest to Akrotiri and can actually be accessed by walking. Since I wanted to see the other two as well, I took a shuttle boat for about 15 €uros. Keep in mind that if you access the beaches by boat, you have to wade through deep water. Therefore, make sure to keep your valuables safely stored in a wet pack. Also, you should wear your swimsuit or another piece of garment that can get wet.

After leaving passengers off the shore of the white beach, it continues to the black beach Mesa Pigadia before going back to the pier south of Akrotiri.

If you are in the mood for walking, you can hike from the village of Akrotiri westwards to the light tower.

So yes, these were the mesmerizing villages I managed to visit during my stay of three days on the island of Santorini. I hope it inspired you to venture out there by public bus and see all those wonders for yourself.

History in a Nutshell

Santorini is an archipelago ever since massive eruptions created a crater that has been mostly flooded by the Aegean sea. Today, its fragments form small islands with Santorini being the largest one.

Like all of Greece, Santorini fell under Roman rule in 146 B. C. In those times, extensive construction took place. Also, officials from Santorini occupied high positions. In the Byzantine era from the 3rd century, the church of Panagia Episkopi in the village of Mesa Gonia was the episcopal seat.

After the division of the Byzantine Empire due to the conquest of Constantinople, the powerful Republic of Venice conquered the southern Aegean sea. The Venetian rulers built fortified settlements in Oia, Pyrgos, Emporio, and Akrotiri. The fortified Skaros rock in Imerovigli became their capital and seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Santorini.

After the conquest of the Aegean islands by Khair ad-Din Barbarossa in 1537, the islands remained under the rule of a Venitian family until 1566 since they were tributaries to Sultan Selim II. Yet, the Ottomans took over the rule of Santorini in 1579. In the early 19th century, the Greeks fought against Ottoman hegemony in the Greek War of Independence. March 25, 1821, marks the beginning of the Greek Revolution and is a national holiday in Greece. Nevertheless, there were further armed conflicts with the Turkish forces during the so-called Balkan Wars.

Practical Information

When to go and how long to stay.

The second part of the question is easier to answer than the first. I’d plan about half a day for the bigger villages each. Hence, to explore Fira, Oia, Pyrgos, Emporio, and Akrotiri, you’d need about three days if you don’t want just to race through. This will give you enough time to throw also Firostefani and Imerovigli into the mix. However, if you want to go on hikes or do some wine tasting, you’ll need at least one more day. Also, the volcanic island cruise including a visit to the hot springs is a full-day tour.

I stayed for three days and got to see all the villages and even spent a couple of hours on the beaches, but I missed out on the cruise. So yes, three to four days should do. For some days on the beach, I would rather go to Ios . A ferry takes you there in under an hour, and the beaches are a whole different story.

It’s The Season

Now, when to go is a much harder question. As often in life, it depends. I would opt for the shoulder season, preferably April and October. In summer, it’s not only unbearably hot so you won’t be very much in the mood to explore Santorini’s beauty. Also, it’s incredibly packed. Fira and Oia become tourist hell. Because mind you, you have to add ferry loads of day trippers from Crete and the mainland to the already crazy number of visitors. Therefore, also prices are sky-high. It simply isn’t fun.

In winter, on the other hand, it’s very calm. Some might say too calm as many businesses are closing during the low season. You won’t find many restaurants and even hotels open. Tour operators aren’t offering trips and public buses are much fewer. If you are going for the experience of how Santorini must have been before the tourist boom, that’s the perfect occasion. But if you want at least a little bit of movement, you’ll be disappointed. Also, if you do want to come in winter, make sure to plan your trip well ahead and thoroughly since there are only a few flights’n’ferries.

How to Get There

Santorini international airport Kratikos Aerolimenas Santorinis is located near the village of Monolithos on the east coast. It has only one terminal and, in general, there are only a few international flights to Santorini during the high season from May to October. Oftentimes you’ll have to go via Athens .

To get to your accommodation, you can book a private transfer beforehand if you don’t want to fight over the few cabs. If you don’t have too much luggage, the public bus is a good and super-cheap alternative: A single trip sets you back 1.80 €uros. Yet, the airport buses are not that crowded. I think that tourists don’t trust the bus system enough and therefore opt for the much more expensive means of transportation. I’d argue they are wrong.

Ferries are going to Santorini from  Ios ,  Naxos ,  Heraklion  on the island of  Crete  as well as from the port of Piraeus in  Athens .

There are different standards of ferries, and prices differ accordingly. You can check prices and book tickets online for instance at  ferryscanner.com  or  directferries.co.uk . I came from Heraklion and had the impression that tickets to Santorini were even pricier than those to the less hyped islands. Howsoever, on all ferries, you can buy some kinds of snacks and drinks, hence, you do not need to bring that on board if you don’t want to.

Since you have to leave larger pieces of luggage in the boarding area and have to climb to the upper decks to find your seat, make sure to pack all your valuables in a smaller piece of hand luggage that you can have on you all the time.

If you have a flight to catch or any other critical connection, always keep in mind that the scheduled times are subject to change at any time. If those are foreseen, the ferry company will inform you. Yet, delays can also occur on short notice. Therefore, I would avoid booking a flight on the same day.

Santorini’s ferry port is 8 kilometers of serpentine roads below Fira. Just ignore the few scheduled buses you’ll find on the bus company’s website . They cleverly plan the bus connections according to the arriving and departing ferries, so don’t worry. You can check the departure time of your bus one or two days ahead at the bus station in Fira.

Obviously, taking a cab is faster and more comfortable, however, also much more expensive.

Cruise ships, by the way, anchor in the caldera as they cannot dock at the pier. The passengers are then getting to the port by tender boats.

How To Get Around

As I mentioned above, the central bus station is located in Fira. From here, all local buses are serving basically all villages on the island. However, there are not many direct connections between the townlets but you have to change buses at the central bus stop. If you plan your trips wisely, you can take advantage of the stopovers in Fira to do your banking, grab a bite, or buy a souvenir.

Although there is an information booth at the bus station, the person in charge rather snaps at people than to inform them. Next to the windows are charts with all timetables, and tickets can be purchased from a conductor on the bus. You have to pay cash.

To get more information on timetables and prices, go to the bus company’s website . While the airport buses are actually leaving according to the schedule, there are far more buses to port than listed online. Therefore, if your bus doesn’t match the schedule of your ferry, don’t panic. According to my experience, the bus company adapts the schedule to the actual arrivals and departures on short-term notice. They announce the hours one or two days ahead in the window at the bus station. So just relax, check the departure time of your bus 24 hours ahead, and you should be fine.

The Big Adventure

Whether the person in the information booth or the drivers or the conductors – everyone speaks at least rudimentary English, however, they are extremely unfriendly and rude. I don’t even think that they hate their job. But they most certainly hate their customers.

Bus schedules differ on the weekends and during the winter season. Although there are far more buses during the high season, many bus rides are the survival of the fittest: Since no one gives you a reasonable answer regarding which of the buses waiting is foreseen to leave next, confused people hurry in large flocks behind grouchy drivers as they are mounting their coachman’s seat. “Oia? Oia?” The driver shakes his head as if dealing with the world’s most idiotic bunch. “No”, he snarls at them and pushes a button to close the door.

The lost bunch looks at each other in puzzlement and despair. Then, they quickly step aside so that the departing bus doesn’t run them over. As another driver approaches a coach, the flock quickly rushes behind him. “Oia? Oia?” At some point, the moment comes when a cranky bus driver nods almost imperceptibly. This causes the flock to push its way onto the bus until every seat is taken and there is no room between the many passengers standing. Then, the bus starts moving towards Oia.

Although the bus system is really great, I won’t argue that the more comfortable means of transport for visitors might still be a rental car. It’s the only way to explore the entire island at any time comfortably at a flexible pace.

On the other hand, you might encounter problems parking your car during high season. Also, at the entrance to the most popular villages like Oia, at certain hours, there might be traffic jams.

Organized Trips

Yes, my post is meant as a complete guide on how to visit Santorini’s mesmerizing villages self-guided and by public bus. However, if you don’t have much time, an organized island tour might be quicker. Also, there are other spots to explore around the caldera. As you cannot get there swimming, obviously, you might want to join one of the many fun cruises.

Either way, here are more ideas on what to do in and around Santorini that will make your trip an unforgettable one*:

Where to Stay

Santorini is one of Greek’s most popular and exclusive tourist destinations. Especially on the coast facing the caldera, it’s basically impossible to find a bargain when it comes to lodging options. Obviously, during the low season, prices do go a bit down, on the other hand, many hotels simply close down for the winter.

Prices are cheaper in places like Kamari and Perissa. The latter even has the island’s only hostel. I don’t see big disadvantages to staying there. However, keep in mind that Kamari is quite close to the airstrip so there might be some noise during the high season albeit not at night.

Obviously, the most mesmerizing places are Fira and Oia, but double-check: The price you might think is for an entire week might just be for one night.

Whatever tickles your fancy and your budget allows, you’ll find it on this map*:

What to Eat

No offense, but I’d argue that Greece is not a destination for self-proclaimed gourmets. A big exception to the rule is Santorini. Some true first-class gourmet restaurants are facing the caldera and they come with a price tag, obviously. Also, you should make a reservation days if not weeks ahead, especially during the high season.

Since to me as a solo traveller, dining is not a social event but equals filling my stomach, I stuck to the classic local cuisine, intended to fill me up in a totally non-refined way.

In most restaurants that cater to tourists, you’ll find all the dishes you know from your Greek restaurant back home: Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, and the like. All very much on the meaty side. A restaurant serving exactly these Greek classics at a very reasonable price is for instance Gyros Place on the northern tip of Perissa. If you want to grab a quick bite, there are snack bars selling pita with gyros close to the bus station in Fira. Either way, it’s not easy to find varied vegetarian let alone vegan food. The best alternative is probably Greek salads.

Also, bakeries are selling all kinds of sandwiches as well as sweet’n’hearty-filled pastries. Definitely recommended for breakfast, but also great as a quick snack while waiting for your next bus.

Cash And Cards

Until now, 20 European countries replaced their former local currency with the €uro starting in 2002. Greece is one of them, obviously. The exchange rate is 1 US$ = 0,92 EUR as of April 2023, but you can check the conversion  on this page .

Especially since the Covid pandemic, even small businesses prefer that you pay by credit card.

However, people on the island live on tourism, hence, ATMs can often be found even in the most remote places.

The Greek language had an immense impact on the development of Europe: Both the Latin and the Cyrillic alphabets were developed on the basis of the Greek alphabet. Also, the New Testament was written in classic Greek and is still read in the original version during Greek church services. Only the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453 marks the end of the Medieval Greek period. This is when the era of today’s version of the Greek began. To this date, scientific terms stem directly from classic Greek – and Latin, obviously.

Although Greek is such a significant language, not many foreigners speak it. But basically all Greeks working in tourism and gastronomy speak quite decent English. However, it’s always nice to be able to say at least some pleasantries in the local language so you might want to pick up some words for instance on  Lingohut . This online program offers an amazing choice of more than 45 languages!

By the way, in general, menus, timetables, street signs, and other important information are written in both Greek and Latin letters. Nevertheless, to make things easier for you, below is a list of Greek letters and their respective translation.

Greek Alphabet

Since June 2017, no roaming charges apply within the EU with a European mobile phone contract. This applies to all 27 countries of the European Union as well as to Great Britain, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. It pertains to all contracts.

When roaming is unavailable, you can connect to the internet at basically every museum, eatery, and hotel.

You can get a SIM card if you insist on being online 24/7. The most popular ones are from COSMOTE, Vodafone, and WIND. You can get them for 5 €uros in their respective stores. 

In Greece, they use plug types C and F. Their voltage is 230 V, and the frequency is 50 Hz. Whereby, as nowadays all these chargers have integrated adapters, in general, the voltage and frequency don’t really matter.

By the way, you’ll find comprehensive travel info in my post  World’s Most Complete Travel Information  – an indispensable globetrotter-classic.

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• Meeting Point Moscow Hop On, Hop Off Tour: You may hop on the bus at any stop. The voucher can be exchanged at any of the stops directly with the driver.

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• See all of Moscow from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Red Square to the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
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• Choose between 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus tour and explore Moscow at your own pace
• Hop on and off at any of the well-placed stops and see attractions of your choice
• Enjoy a complimentary walking tour and visit attractions like Kazan Cathedral, Red Square, Lenin’s Mausoleum & more!
• Audio commentary in multiple languages ensures that you don’t miss a thing!
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Explore this bustling city comfortably aboard a hop-on hop-off bus with a 24-hour/48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus tour. With strategic routes and stops across the city, you have easy access to all the popular attractions of Moscow. Enjoy a FREE walking tour with your Moscow hop-on, hop-off ticket.

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• Okhotny Ryad
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• Big Stone Bridge
• Lubyanka Square

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Five things to know: Alejandro Tosti

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HOUSTON – PGA TOUR rookie Alejandro Tosti has entered the chat.

The Argentina native earned a spot in Saturday’s final group at the Texas Children’s Houston Open alongside Tony Finau and Thomas Detry, as he seeks his first TOUR title in just his eighth start as a member.

This week has been different though. He opened in 66-67 at Houston’s beloved muni venue to hold second place into the weekend, two back of Finau.

Here are five things to know about Tosti.

1. He grew up riding the bus to the course

Tosti had an unconventional introduction to the game. His origins stem from his childhood home in Rosario, Argentina, playing with a charcoal stick and ping-pong ball; he and his brother would bet five cents to see who holed the ball into a backyard drain. Starting at age 8, he would often take a one-hour bus ride from Rosario to the nearest public course in Perez to practice on most weekdays; his father taught him the bus route, and his parents would walk him to and from the bus stop.

“That kid always dreamed on that bus ride to be able to have a chance to play on the PGA TOUR and now it’s a reality,” Tosti said. “It’s happening, so just enjoy it and try your best.”

From humble beginnings, Alejandro Tosti savors his PGA TOUR moments

2. He sees golf as art

Tosti isn’t afraid to get creative off the tee. Whether the hole plays for a draw, fade or straight ball, he readily accepts the challenge – or sometimes cooks up his own play. Hard hooks, spinny cuts and low lasers are all among his arsenal. He thrives in this area too; he entered this week ranked No. 7 on TOUR in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee.

It’s no surprise that when asked Friday to name the strength of his game, he simply said “driver.”

“I just enjoy visualizing a shot and just stepping out there and execute it; it's the fun part of the game,” Tosti said Friday. “Since very young I was always that way. Grew up at a course that is very short and you have to work the ball both ways. It's the same here, but the courses are longer now.”

3. He’s a foodie

Tosti loves to cook and considers Argentine empanadas to be his specialty; he has been known to cook for host families at various stops in professional golf. He didn’t start cooking until he moved to the United States for college; now he enjoys cooking Argentinian meals, Asian food and using different spices to accentuate flavors.

“My descendancy is Italian and we’re big into cooking … I grew up going out to eat three to four times a year,” Tosti said. “We cook at a friend’s place, or everybody comes to your house or go to a family party; it’s always home cooking. I grew up with my mom fixing lunch every day and then my dad fixing dinner for every meal, so I got it from them.”

Tosti particularly enjoys his parents’ breaded chicken – “in the oven, just plain with some good salad or mashed potatoes” – and the aforementioned empanadas.

“I enjoy preparing my meals and enjoy exploring different types of kitchens, different spices,” he said.

4. He’s a fixer

Tosti appreciates his golf gift but doesn’t want the game to consume his life. He enjoys venturing outside the ropes and doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty, citing the influence of his dad, an electronic engineer.

“I’m not a golf fanatic,” Tosti said. “I’m a good player who takes the time to do the work, but once the work is done, I take off and I do a lot of things. I love cars; I try to modify my cars and change stuff in it myself and learn about it. I’m a fixer. I like taking apart stuff and figuring out what’s going on, at least try. My dad is an electronic engineer and I grew up seeing a lot of stuff being taken apart and fixed, so that’s something that I’m still learning.”

Case in point – Tosti recently found a blender about to be thrown out and took pride in fixing it.

“The last one was a blender that was next to the trash can,” he said. “I’m like, ‘Wow, this blender in the trash can.’ I took everything apart and that there was just one wire that was cut, and I put it together with a soldering iron and just worked out great.”

5. His accomplishments are far-reaching

Some might see Tosti’s name on a TOUR leaderboard as a surprise, but his game has been building toward this moment. He was a four-time winner at the University of Florida and earned first-team All-American honors as a junior in 2017; he was also medalist at the 2017 SEC Championships. After turning pro in 2018, he won on PGA TOUR Latinoamerica the next year and again in 2022, where he finished No. 5 on the season-long standings to earn Korn Ferry Tour membership.

Then he produced a banner 2023 Korn Ferry Tour season, winning the Pinnacle Bank Championship presented by Woodhouse – including a hole-out eagle on the final day – en route to a third-place finish on the season-long standings and his first PGA TOUR card.

Alejandro Tosti holes out for an eagle on No. 14 at Pinnacle Bank

His rookie season hadn’t gone as plan into Houston, but things are coming together.

“I was really sad at the beginning of the year not being able to kind of mentally engage with the game, not be connected, not getting the results that I wanted,” Tosti said Friday. “Made a couple changes coming into this week and they're working, so just going to keep it this way.”

Kevin Prise is an associate editor for the PGA TOUR. He is on a lifelong quest to break 80 on a course that exceeds 6,000 yards and to see the Buffalo Bills win a Super Bowl. Follow Kevin Prise on Twitter .

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CHICAGO -- The 2024 solar eclipse path of totality crosses several states, and Greyhound is offering special routes for the best view of the celestial phenomenon.

The overall path of totality crosses multiple states where Greyhound operates, including Illinois, Indiana and more.

There are eight hand-selected routes the bus company says offers the best views of the eclipse, with some tickets starting as low as $15.49.

Here are Greyhound's hand-selected eclipse viewing routes and times (all in Central Time):

• Detroit, Mich. to Toledo, Ohio: 7 a.m. - 8:05 a.m., starting at $15.49
• Pittsburgh, Penn. To Cleveland, Ohio: 8:40 a.m. to 11 a.m., starting at $29.49
• Chicago to Indianapolis, Ind.: 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., starting at $29.99
• Louisville, Ky. to Evansville, Ind.: 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., starting at $44
• Nashville to Evansville, Ind: 10:15 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., starting at $36.99
• Memphis, Tenn. to Jonesboro, Ark.: 10:15 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., starting at $17.49
• Oklahoma City, Okla. to Dallas: 6:25 a.m. to 11:25 a.m., starting at $21.49
• Houston to Austin, Texas: 11:25 a.m., starting at $21.99

For more information or to purchase tickets, go to greyhound.com .

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Enjoy the picturesque landscapes of Santorini with the impressive sights and its unique aesthetic. Immerse yourself in the aquamarine waters and the thermal hot springs. Visit the traditional villages with elaborate architecture. Indulge the view of Caldera with its breathtaking sunset. Our Santorini Boat Tours promise to carry you away to an unforgettable sailing adventure. Book online the organized or private boat trip of your choice in only a few minutes via our website and enjoy a hassle-free reservation!

From romantic boat trips and sightseeing to wine tasting tours, Santorini is an ideal place. The visitors have the opportunity to explore one of a kind locations accessed only by sea and to get in touch with the local culture, history and tradition. Kamari Tours offers you a variety of high-quality services and amenities in order to make your Santorini boat trips as safe, comfortable and relaxing as possible. Our cruises address to groups of people or individual who desire to discover the hidden charm of the island.

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We offer you drop off/pick up from different meeting points by bus at a designated time. We promise to make your trip as relaxing and effortless as possible.

The duration of each cruise varies from 3 to 14 hours depending on the excursion package of your option.

We collaborate with the most experienced and knowledgeable tour guides who will offer you a tour in English and German.

Spoil yourself with a delicious gourmet buffet dinner prepared and served from our professional chefs on board. This service applies only to certain boat excursion packages.

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Full Day Santorini Sightseeing Tour (Bus & Boat Tour)

The duration varies from 12 to 13 hours approximately. Start with the breath-taking view at the Prophet Elias Monastery followed by the village of Pyrgos, the old capital of Santorini. Then you will have the chance to visit Skaros (the ruins of the medieval capital) and stroll around the village. Then you reach Athinios port where you board King Thiras and your boat tour will start with a visit at the Volcano and the Hot Springs.

The duration of the cruise is about 4 hours approximately. The bus will take you to the port of Athinios to get on board of King Thiras and enjoy a welcome drink. Before the sun starts setting into the sea, the Captain will bring the boat to the best location to see the amazing sunset of Santorini and  take spectacular pictures of the Caldera and the Volcano.

The duration is approximately 7 hours . The trip includes the volcanic islands of Santorini. The exploration starts from the volcanic islands of Nea and Palea Kameni. The trip ends on the island of  Thirasia, which used to be part of Santorini before the volcanic eruption.

Full Day Santorini Volcano & Oia Sunset Tour

The duration is approximately up to 10 hours. The first destinations are the volcanic island  Nea and Palaia Kameni. The boat will make a stop approximately 50 meters from the Hot Springs so you can dive in the green Sulphur waters or simply relax and enjoy the view. After the Hot Springs, the boat will sail to Thirasia island, where we will stay for two-three hours, having the chance to go swimming, have lunch next to the sea or explore the village. Leaving Thirasia island, King Thiras will take us to the port of Athinios, where a bus will wait and transfer us to Oia Village for the sunset.

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Visiting a new city is akin to going on a first date, it is something you will never forget. Many people imagine Moscow as just a bunch of sporadic landmarks: Red Square, the Kremlin, Lenin’s Mausoleum and GUM. There is so much more to this wonderful city than that and even though we only have a few hours, we will do all we can to show you everything we know and love about our capital in one fell swoop. We will take you on a journey through the ages, from centuries ago, right up to the modern day, soaking in the sights of this vast and bustling metropolis. Bright, luxurious and both ancient and modern at the same time, Moscow invites you on a date you’ll never forget!

On our sightseeing bus tour of the city, you will see:

• The wonderfully historic city centre and its unique museums, magnificent cathedrals, the exquisite Chambers of the Romanov Boyars and of course, the famous towering red brick walls of the Kremlin, The charming beauty of the Alexander Garden awaits the capital's guests - a lush green oasis in the midst of the glass and concrete clad metropolis, basking in the etherial aura emanating from the whitewashed stone walls of the restored Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the world- renowned fairytale onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral and other impressive monumental buildings such as the library built in Lenin's honour - the Russian State Library - and the State Duma.
• The Lubyanka KGB headquarters is notorious to members of older generations and although nowadays, the face of the secret police has changed dramatically, the looming enigmatic building on the waterfront maintains its aura of mystery, shrouded in a variety of murky rumours and dark myths. Then, there’s another of Moscow's main attractions - the marvellous Bolshoi Theatre, yew simply cant leave Moscow without taking in its breathtaking architecture. Engrained in the fabric of Russia's cultural heritage, virtuoso performers such as prima ballerina Galina Ulanova, opera singer Feodor Chaliapin and pianist, composer and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff once stood centre stage of this vaunted institution.
• The memorial complex on Poklonnaya Hill was constructed in the glory and honour of our heroes who defended our nation in the many crucial battles of the Great Patriotic War (WWII). This is a place that embodies a particularly acute and inextricable link between older ancf younger generations. Moving on to the Moscow International Business Centre, not dubbed ‘Moscow City' for nothing, a true glimpse of the future in the present. This incredible, rather jaw-dropping project in the capital has shown that Moscow has come to accept the age of the skyscraper. Finally, the stunning views from the observation deck at Sparrow Hills will leave professional and amateur photographers alike itching to capture them. How could one resist?

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GOP Senate candidate Larry Hogan launches Maryland bus tour as Dem candidates face off

'this 10-day tour will bring us directly to the people,' larry hogan tells fox news digital.

Hogan announced his candidacy for Senate in February

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Former Maryland governor and current Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan says it’s time to ‘bring some sanity back to’ Congress.

FIRST ON FOX : Popular former Gov. Larry Hogan is launching a bus tour across Maryland as he campaigns for the state's open Senate seat, while Democrats are divided over two candidates in what promises to be a close primary battle. 

Hogan's "Back to Work Bus Tour" will begin its 10-day route on Friday and cover hundreds of miles , according to the campaign. 

"Our campaign is looking forward to hitting the road again and visiting communities all across the state ," Hogan said in an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital. "This 10-day tour will bring us directly to the people as we work together to fight for Maryland and send a message to Washington. Let’s get back to work!" 

Hogan is launching a bus tour across the state as he campaigns for U.S. Senate. (Hogan for Maryland)

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The tour will be hitting everywhere from cities to some of the most rural areas of Maryland, taking the former governor to Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Frederick and Carroll counties in just the first two days. 

The campaign's tour kickoff coincides with the state beginning to send out mail-in ballots to voters for the May 14 primary elections. 

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One notable stop on the tour will be Hogan's appearance in Montgomery County, one of the highest Democratic-voting counties in the state. He will be hosting a meet and greet for local business owners while there. 

Hogan served as Maryland governor from 2015 to 2023 and made history when he became only the second Republican in history to win two terms in the state upon his re-election in 2018. The last Republican to do that was elected in 1954.

Hogan said he isn't going to rely too heavily on polls, given Maryland's history as a deeply blue state. (Fox News Digital - Paul Steinhauser)

In a recent interview with Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser, he was careful not to take anything for granted amid a favorable poll being released. "I would not put a lot of stock in polls right now," he said. "We’ve got a lot to do."

A Washington Post-University of Maryland poll last month showed the former governor defeating both top Democrats in the running, Rep. David Trone, D-Md., and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. Hogan beat Trone 49% to 37%, while he bested Alsobrooks 50% to 36%. 

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Despite the survey, he noted Maryland hasn't chosen a Republican senator, Charles Mathias, since former President Reagan was elected in 1980.

Hogan is the only Republican to be elected to two terms as governor since 1954. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

While he is aware of the work necessary, Hogan is also confident that "if we work hard, we have the ability to get people to vote their hearts and vote for the person they think can do the job and not just vote straight party line." 

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Hogan is widely expected to win the Republican primary for Senate, with one previous leading GOP candidate for the nomination dropping out and endorsing him shortly after his announcement. Retired Air Force Gen. John Teichert said in February, "I’ve come to the conclusion that it is not my time," adding, "I’ve also come to the conclusion that it is Gov. Larry Hogan’s time."

However, Democrats aren't as united in their choice of a nominee. 

Democrat Maryland Senate candidates Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. David Trone (Getty Images)

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The Washington Post-University of Maryland poll revealed that a plurality of registered Democrats weren't decided on who they would support. Trone amassed 34%, who said they would support him if the election was today, and Alsobrooks boasted 27%. 

The two candidates have also managed to split federal Democrats, with a number of Congress members voicing support for each of them. But Trone is at an advantage in this area, as he has picked up coveted endorsements from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass., and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus Pete Aguilar, D-Calif. 

Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report. 

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City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

• Hop-on or hop-off at any of Moscow’s main highlights
• Views of Moscow from an open-top, double-decker bus
• Learn about the city with recorded commentary
• Visit Red Square, Alexander Gardens, and more
• Bus pass inclusions: 48 or 72 hour bus pass + walking tour
• Boat pass inclusions: 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
• Bus & Boat pass inclusions: 48 hour bus pass + 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
• Vouchers valid for 12 months
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Location Name: The route begins at Red Square but you can board at any stop
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Red Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 25 minutes. Duration - 60 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
• Most travelers can participate
• Green Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 60 minutes. Duration - 120 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
• Orange Route (currently suspended) runs from 10:30am - 6:30pm, every 30 minutes. Duration - 140 minutes. First stop - Museum of Cosmonautics
• Walking tour runs daily at 10:45am. Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes. Meeting point - Next to monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius.
• Boat tour operates 5th May - 20th October, from 11:30am - 6:30pm. Duration - 60 minutes. Meeting point - Zaryadye Park Pier.
• Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour.
• Vouchers can be redeemed at any of the stops along the routes.
• Vouchers are valid for 12 months
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• DebbJ 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to get oriented to Moscow We started our Moscow experience with the hop on hop off. It was a great way to get orientated to the city. The additional optional tours were also good, we did the Metro tour which I highly recommend, we also paid for the Kremlin tour. The hop on hop off has three different lines all included. Only fault was the bus was sometimes full and you had to wait for the next one which was about 15 minutes (in the cold). Read more Written January 6, 2020
• UmaDelhi 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 2 days are required Very very good audio guides- the voice quality was also good and also the anecdotes of history were brilliant. Russia is truly beautiful Read more Written September 1, 2019
• BeverleyT 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat trip - TERRIBLE We got on the bus, but couldn’t buy a 1 day ticket. They suggested we do the 1 hour boat trip and said they would drop us to the dock. 1) they dropped us in the wrong place 2) they were lost because of the marathon Then the boat, after we finally found it: 1) stinking fumes, actually gagging 2) no commentary, in fact, no interaction unless you begged 3) offered us 2 for 1 icecreams as they had melted and refrozen as the fridge gets turned off at night Honestly, we enjoyed the afternoon in the boat but spent all of it laughing at just how awful it was!!! The worst thing in Moscow! Read more Written August 18, 2019
• niruDurbs 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Not the best value for the price The ticket is quite expensive and covers three different routes in a 24 hour period. The red route is quite exciting and takes about an hour. The bus comes every 10 to 15 minutes. However the other two routes take about two hours each and buses come every 30 to 40 minute period. If the bus is full then you have to wait at the stop for the next bus. So personally I feel that not much can be seen this way. I definitely was not impressed. However it must be noted that one can learn a lot about the history of Moscow Read more Written July 3, 2019
• IrishCueTravel 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles SLO Motion Not all their fault , but if you plan on trying this Attraction be patient! Traffic is a big problem first and foremost. But to add additional unnecessary delays; the bus stops at each site for 15 minutes at a time or More ! I gave up half way through ( 45 minutes) ; and walked back to the starting point in 10 minutes! Read more Written June 4, 2019
• michael g 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Worst hop on/hop off EVER Waited for 40 minutes in the cold rain for a bus that never came... unacceptable. Traffic is so bad that when on a bus the previos day it was barely moving. My advice-get a subway pass and a good travel guide book and do sightseeing on your own! Read more Written October 24, 2018
• Rebecca J 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Boat element was excellent We purchased a ticket online for the boat and bus for 2 days. The boat element was wonderful, we saw some amazing parts of Moscow along the river side. The bus element was very disappointing as it only started at 10am and was finished by 6:30pm. It was extremely warm when we were there and it would have been great to do the tour in the cool of the day. There was also no air conditioning in the down stairs part of the bus. They also turned away passengers at one of the stops as the bus was full and there was not another bus for 40 minutes. Read more Written September 26, 2018
• Monismith2014 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles it was very enjoyable it was very interesting seeing things we saw walking around from the bus. so much more to see. we had a lot better view of the attractions from the height of the bus.also the bus was reasonable slow which gave us time enough for photos. it stopped at sparrow hill for 10 minutes for picture taking Read more Written September 20, 2018
• fati666222 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles The best way to see Moscow We did both routes but if you have little time then only do the red route.Its very informative and it takes you to the important sights.The staff on the bus are very friendly and helpful. Read more Written August 20, 2018
• adolfo17 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles The worst hope-on hope-off service I've ever seen Diffiult to understand the route maps and stops. Staff wouldn't help either. Lengthy stops. No air conditioning. Read more Written August 4, 2018
• Peter F 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Two Routes There is a short red route which depending on the traffic takes about an hour. The route is generally around the Red Square area. The ear phones were small and sometimes the commentary did not link up with the sites you were seeing. The green bus takes you on a longer route and ours took two and a half hours due to the heavy traffic. I would not recommend this trip unless it is raining or you want to fill in time. The sights we saw were nothing outstanding with plenty of time at certain stops for photos. Also the driver stop for a bite to eat at one stop. Read more Written July 30, 2018
• Bernardo P 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat Trips Moscow, Russia Yesterday, I booked a boat trip with the GetYourGuide.com web page and was totally horrible, didn’t have audio guide as it shows on the picture-Nobody Talk-. The girl on the picture-light blue bag-ask for 100 Rubles for show her the QR Code while I had the Booking and PIN number cause she must see the vessel name-Didn’t say nothing and after she said board any vessel. I suggest take the trip and pay on site, avoid fake internet pages, there are many other services with a lot of entertainment, don’t take this ones. Read more Written July 14, 2018
• Kathrynowl91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Good way to see some sites We usually do these tours when we travel. They get you round and you see the sight . The traffic is quite heavy so it is a bit slow but there is not a lot they can do about it. We only did the red route. Just a note people don’t queue here when the bus comes it’s a bit of a free for all. Read more Written July 13, 2018
• Daniyal91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Was Ok.! Started our tour of moscow from here, We had got the 2 Day Pass with the boat ride. The route and the map was good but not well managed. The bus didn't stop at many points. Were were unaware a couple of times at what point we were and missed them. Headphones and maps were provided. Would recommend one should check out the route map before going and decide which places to stop in advance, this way one can manage and enjoy the tour more and us it more effectively.! The boat ride was Ok, a little crowded. No guide provided, just a boat ride with restaurant service Read more Written July 12, 2018
• WilliamDyer 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Poor service on boat and too many waiting times on buses For the price, you should expect at minimum English speaking tour guides with decent experience, but at least in my case that did not happen both in buses and boats. And in the boat even tough we were 90% English speaking tourist at least, the tour guide spoke 95% of the time in Russia, and only 3 sentences in English, I really counted how many times she spoke in English. And at the end she asks us if we have any questions? Of course I told her I couldn’t ask her anything since I didn’t understand 95% of what she was saying. The boat tour is not worth it, just take the bus that would be my advice. Second minus is the waiting times, in the boat they made us wait an hour before it departed, and in many stops with the buses waiting times of 20-30 minutes. I actually think I lost that day around 2 hours doing nothing. Be careful. Read more Written July 10, 2018

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