🌅 A Perfect Day in Santorini: From Oia’s Charm to Fira’s Sunset Views

Santorini is more than just the iconic blue-domed rooftops you’ve seen in photos—it’s an island shaped by one of history’s most powerful volcanic eruptions. On our visit during our Mediterranean cruise, we explored the famous village of Oia, watched the sunset over dinner in Fira, and discovered the island’s unique winemaking tradition, where vines are woven into wreath-like baskets to protect the grapes from the harsh winds. A stop at Santo Wines offered stunning views and surprisingly delicious wines, making it a highlight of our trip.

One Day Itinerary

This itinerary is based on a 2-10 PM cruise stop in September 2023.

• 2:00 PM – Tender to shore (Santorini, Greece)
• 2:15 – 6:15 PM – NCL Excursion Charming Oia & Winery ($148 total)
• 6:15 PM – Explore Fira
• 7:00 PM – Sunset dinner at Aris (reservation recommended, walk along Agiou Mina to get there, 7:35 PM sunset)
• 8:15 PM – Return to ship
  • Take cable car down (👉 Ticket provided with tour but be sure to allow enough time to wait in lines)
  • Walk down steps to tender (👉Be sure to wear good walking shoes that you don’t mind getting donkey dung on)

Alternative itinerary:

• 2:30 PM – Transfer via boat to Amoudi at base of Oia
  • Cable car, donkey ride, or walk to top are also options
• 3:00 PM – Take free bus or stairs up to Oia
• 3:00 – 5:00 PM – Oia
• 5:00 – 5:30 PM – Bus to Fira
• 5:30 PM – Explore Fira, Anhydrous Winery tasting

@perfuzion

The concert at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus – the nearly 1,900-year-old theater at the base of the Acropolis – featured Greek superstar Antonis Remos and Michael Bolton. The light show was phenomenal and the view of the acropolis breathtaking! It was a splendid Big Fat Greek concert! #odeon #athens #antonisremos #michaelbolton @Scott Perdue

♬ Na Ksanametriso – Antonis Remos