Where does ship dock ?: Ships have to anchor off Santorini and tender passengers into Skala Fira, the small port below the capital, Thera (also known as Fira). Thera / Fira dates from the 9th century and lies atop 1,000 - foot cliffs at the edge of the caldera. You can reach it by funicular or go up the steep, winding steps the fun way - by donkey!
Getting Around : Most cruise travelers will be taking full - day or half - day tours to Oia Village, Local Winery, Fira, Panagia Episkopi Church.
Santorini Tour 1 Tour Code : GSE118
Itinerary : Oia Village, Local Winery, Fira, Panagia Episkopi Church
Port : Santorini
Duration : 6 hours
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Tour Plan :
Oia Village - The small village perches atop cliffs at Santorini's northern terminus. Your guide leads you up the narrow, cobblestone lanes, pointing out the brilliantly whitewashed buildings, shops, cafes and domed churches. There will be some free time to explore on your own.
Local Winery - Enjoy a taste of Santorini with a visit to one of the local wineries. Santorini's rich volcanic soil combined with the rare assyrtiko variety of grape grown here produce a wine unique to this island.
Fira - Santorini´s largest town is a village of whitewashed houses clinging to steep volcanic cliffs. Accessible only by foot, Fira's narrow cobblestone lanes lead uphill past shops, homes and cafes to a cable car, your final destination.
Panagia Episkopi Church - Dating from the 11th century, it is the oldest remaining Byzantine church on the island. It has withstood raids by pirates, earthquakes, volcano eruptions and a fire in 1915. It is believed that the Virgin Mary protected the holy icons from the fire. Unfortunately, 26 of these priceless icons were stolen from the church in 1982 and have never been recovered.
Included :
| • Transfer from port and back | |
| • Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car / Van with professional driver. | |
| • Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours. | |
| • Entry fees to the museums and sites. | |
| • Parking fees. |