Visit to Oia and Fira

Once the cruise ship arrives at the port, you must disembark as soon as possible, as disembarkations at this port tend to be very slow. The shipping company’s boats will take you to the old port (in Fira), where the boats drop you off, the guide will be waiting for you, identified with the sign “SHORE2SHORE.” Together with the guide, we will take another boat that will take you to the port of Athinios. During this crossing, we will be able to see the magnificence of the cliffs with their color changes, showing the reliefs of petrified lava.

Once at the new port, we will take the bus and go up to the top of the cliffs. During our panoramic tour, we will observe from the outside the picturesque village of Pyrgos Kallistis, located on the top of a hill next to Mount Profitis Ilias. It is surrounded by vineyards that produce the famous Assyrtiko white wine. Although we will not make any stops or visit its interior, from the coach we can admire its urban ensemble with medieval streets housing wine shops, taverns, galleries, and boutiques. There you will also find the Santorini Museum of the Past, which explores traditional island life, and the Museum of Icons and Ecclesiastical Objects, located in the chapel of Agia Triada. 

We will continue enjoying the panoramic view of the Caldera, a 3,000-year-old volcanic crater. We head towards the most photographed village in Greece, Oia, a picturesque path with cliffs on one side and the sea on the other. Located at the northern tip of the island, it offers the most beautiful view of Santorini; just below is Ammoudi beach, and on the other side is the crater with its volcanic islands. We will discover the typical architecture of Santorini, with its cave houses built on volcanic ground, white walls, blue domes shining in the sun, and its neoclassical past. Today, Oia houses a cultural center, art galleries of all kinds, and Greek artworks. Many shops sell local crafts, jewelry, and other items. This is where we will have free time to discover the beauty of the village and stroll through its streets.

We continue towards Fira, the island’s capital and the most important village in the area. Fira is perched on the edge of a cliff 260 meters high and offers a magnificent panorama over the submerged volcano. Its particular features are the white-painted houses, churches with blue domes, and terraces bathed in sunlight. We will pass through the Catholic quarter, under the arches of the Dominican sisters’ convent, the oldest neighborhood of the village, Firostefani.

At the end of the excursion, we will enjoy free time to explore this unique experience and stroll through its shopping area. The return to the shipping company’s boat pickup point will be on your own.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 4 AND A HALF HOURS
• THE SERVICE INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 30-45 MINUTES OF FREE TIME THAT CAN BE ENJOYED AT THE END OF THE EXCURSION.

MANDATORY SUPPLEMENT, to be paid along with the reservation.

ONE-WAY BOAT TRANSFER:

Adults from 12 years old: €10.00 / Children between 3 and 11 years old: €5.00 / Babies up to 24 months: Free

THE USE OF THIS BOAT IS ONE-WAY ONLY, THE RETURN WILL BE ON YOUR OWN, AT THE CUSTOMER'S EXPENSE.

You can make the return on your own by any of these means:

• Funicular: (€10.00 per passenger to be paid on site, €5 for children under 12 years old). Approximate duration of the trip is 5 minutes
• Donkey: (€10.00 per passenger to be paid on site). Approximate duration of the trip is 20 minutes.
• Stairs: not recommended for elderly people or those with mobility difficulties. Approximate duration of the trip is 30 minutes.

NOTES

• Medium Level/Panoramic/Cultural
• It is advised to wear comfortable footwear.
• This excursion is NOT SUITABLE for people with reduced mobility, people who require the use of a wheelchair or who travel with baby strollers, due to the uneven terrain. The transportation for this tour is not adapted.