Oia and Imerovigli
The postcard caldera villages at the north of the island, with boutique cliffside hotels and the most famous sunset views.
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Gala dinners and VIP incentives in Santorini
Santorini
The Caldera — nature’s own amphitheater.
Santorini DMC
Gala dinners on the caldera
Gala dinners and VIP incentives in Santorini are set against one of the most dramatic backdrops in the world: the caldera, a flooded volcanic crater ringed by white villages on 300-metre cliffs. The island rewards small and mid-sized groups with exclusive venues, private terraces and some of Greece's most distinctive wines. One Event designs and delivers every detail, from boat transfers to the sunset toast, so your guests experience Santorini at its best rather than its busiest.
Best for
- Gala dinners and awards nights on terraces overlooking the caldera
- VIP and top-performer incentives for smaller, high-value groups
- Leadership retreats and board meetings in boutique cliffside hotels
- Groups of 20 to 150 guests, where the island's intimate venues work best
Signature experiences
- Caldera gala dinner. A private terrace above the crater, timed to the sunset.
- Catamaran cruise. Sailing the caldera with stops at the volcano and hot springs.
- Winery evening. Assyrtiko and Vinsanto from vines grown in volcanic soil.
- Akrotiri. A Bronze Age town preserved under volcanic ash, with a private guide.
- Village walk. The quieter lanes of Pyrgos or Megalochori, ending with dinner in a local taverna.
The caldera and beyond
Fira
The island's lively capital on the caldera edge, with restaurants, rooftop bars and easy access to the old port.
The south and the wine villages
Pyrgos, Megalochori and the black-sand coast, with wineries, traditional villages and calmer beach venues.
Venues include boutique and resort hotels, private villas with caldera views, wineries, catamarans, beach venues and restaurant terraces, with capacities that suit smaller groups.
Sample programme: 3 days in Santorini
- Day 1Arrive at Santorini airport, transfer to your cliffside hotel, sunset welcome drinks over the caldera.
- Day 2Morning session or free time, private catamaran cruise to the volcano and hot springs, Assyrtiko tasting at a winery.
- Day 3Guided visit to the Bronze Age site of Akrotiri, afternoon at leisure, farewell gala dinner on a caldera terrace.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Santorini airport (JTR), with seasonal direct flights from many European cities and year-round flights from Athens (about 50 minutes).
- By sea
- High-speed ferries from Piraeus take around 5 hours.
- Best season
- April to October; many hotels and venues close from November to March.
- Group sizes
- 20 to 150 guests.
- Good to know
- Euro currency, English widely spoken; book caldera venues early for June to September.
Highlights
Natural wonder
magnificent Caldera views and picturesque whitewashed houses
Exquisite
unique venues with breath-taking views
Gastronomic
renowned vineyards and wineries
Historic
a colony dating back to the Neolithic era
Authentic
a nice blend of local traditions, culture and recipes