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Jarred Santorini capers are one of the best souvenirs

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Capers are local to Santorini and one of the best souvenirs. Just make sure that they're jarred and sealed because you cannot travel with it on the plane.

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The best souvenir I got while in Santorini, Greece a few years ago was a piece of volcanic rock, absolutely amazing!! :)
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acamp7 said:
Capers are local to Santorini and one of the best souvenirs. Just make sure that they're jarred and sealed because you cannot travel with it on the plane.

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These are certainly delicious, I agree! My Favorite Santorini souvenir is a set of jewelry (earrings and a necklace) that I bought on the island. The pendants were made from polished volcanic rocks.
 
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How was the airport experience in Santorini?

I’ve been to Santorini a few times, but I’ve always arrived and departed by ferry, never by plane. For my next trip, I’m thinking about flying in or out, depending on how the itinerary shapes up, and I’d love to hear from those of you who’ve actually used the Santorini airport.

How was your experience? Is it as chaotic as some reviews make it sound, or does it just depend on the time of year? I’m curious about everything, check-in lines, baggage claim, the size of the terminal, transportation to and from hotels, even how early you’d recommend arriving before a flight.

I’d also love to know if there’s a big difference between domestic and international departures. Is it worth paying extra for a direct flight, or are the Athens connections smooth enough? Any first-hand details would really help me plan ahead for next year’s trip.

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For those of you who’ve been: is Akrotiri actually worth visiting, or is it more for serious history lovers? Did the site feel immersive, or does the roofed structure make it harder to picture the ancient city? How much time did you spend there, and is it better with a guide?

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I remember there’s a lot to enjoy even just soaking in the views, but I also don’t want them to miss out on the key experiences—Oia sunsets, the hike from Fira to Oia, maybe a winery, and some beach time. We’re not big into overly scheduled days, more go-with-the-flow types.

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