Painting holiday

Greece • Cyclades Islands • Santorini

A heaven made from hell
Santorini is a unique place in its volcanic origins, a mythical place in its history and a spectacular place to explore in our own time. On a modern-day painting odyssey we will take you from its towering heights to sea level leaving impressions that will be as varied, bright, colourful and memorable as any post card.

A typical week

Arrival day

A fifteen minute transfer gets us to our hotel. Depending on your chosen flight time, there may then be time for an afternoon swim, one of Santorini's stunning sunsets or a moonlight drink under the lemon trees of the hotel.

Megalochori magic

This is the prettiest of villages from whose central garden square, ringed by cafés, radiate all manner of alleyways. A chance to observe the comings and goings of this tranquil place.

To the lighthouse

In our odyssey to see as much of the island as we can we strike out to this its westward extremity overlooking the open sea. On the way home we pause at the cliffs that ring the entire caldera to enjoy this spectacular view.

Pyrgos

In Pirgos the paths climb up towards churches and small squares revealing images of the village and glimpses of the island beyond. We end the day enjoying the panorama from the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, the highest point on the island.

Free day

A chance to relax at the hotel, explore Thira further, visit Oia or enjoy one of the many boat trips.

Ammoudi bay

A day in a pretty cove surrounded by boats and the marine paraphernalia of fishermen, while the azure sea laps at your feet. We end the day high above in white-walled Oia with its shops and cafés from which we enjoy the vista as sunset approaches.

On the wild side

Our chance to explore the lower, wilder country that slopes down to the east side of the island and find swashing waves and shade at a small harbour and a friendly welcome in a seaside taverna.

Departure day

The airport is so close that transfers can be arranged to suit individual flights.