Autumn Escape: Exploring Greece’s Best Islands in Fall

Iconic Santorini

The Cave Suite Terrace

Perched above the vivid blue waters that surround the legendary Greek island of Santorini, the award-winning Iconic Santorini Hotel offers an elegant, Atlantis-inspired retreat. Set on a dramatic cliffside roughly 1,000 feet above an ancient volcanic caldera, the property provides striking views and distinctive accommodations designed for comfort and relaxation.

The hotel features 19 white, vaulted rooms and suites, each outfitted with premium amenities such as four-layer Coco-Mat bedding and flat-screen televisions. Guests also enjoy access to a tranquil spa with a jetted grotto pool, a traditional Greek tavern serving local flavors, and a serene infinity pool that overlooks the caldera.

Service is tailored to each visitor. The concierge team works with guests before arrival to plan activities and ensure a seamless stay. For active exploration, they often recommend renting a four-wheeled quad to navigate Santorini’s hills and discover hidden corners of the island. For those interested in history, the hotel can arrange a visit to the ongoing archaeological excavation at Akrotiri, where a Bronze Age settlement dating to the 17th century BCE is being revealed, or trips to the Museum of Prehistoric Thera and the Archaeological Museum to view impressive finds, including ancient statuettes and sculptures.

Water-based outings are also available: the concierge can book catamaran cruises across the caldera, visits to nearby thermal springs, or a picnic on Red Beach, famed for its mineral-rich, reddish sand. Wine enthusiasts can opt for a guided, sommelier-led vineyard tour with a driver to sample the island’s signature Assyrtiko wines and learn about local viticulture. With personalized planning and local insight, the hotel helps guests make the most of Santorini’s landscapes, history and gastronomy.