What it's like
Ancient Thera is an archaeological site from classical antiquity, built on Mesa Vouno, a limestone hill above Kamari. The city was dug out by excavations led by N. Zapheiropoulos between 1961 and 1982, and its necropolis at Sellada is part of the site.
A visit is mostly about the hill itself. You can take a bus or taxi up the cliff-side road, or walk one of the footpaths from either side of the mountain. Findings from the digs are in the archaeological museum in Fira, so you can see more of the story there.
Good to know
- The road up is cobble-stone and twisty, so driving it needs real confidence behind the wheel.
- Buses go to the top, so the walk up is optional if you would rather not climb.
Ancient Thera
Ancient Thera is a Classical-era hilltop site on Mesa Vouno, between Kamari and Perissa. Visitors come for the ruins, the history and wide views over the island.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Fira to Oia caldera trail
A walking route along the caldera rim from Fira to Oia, mixing cobbled village alleys with gravel and cliff paths. It takes in the caldera views the island is known for.
Imerovigli
Imerovigli is a village on the caldera rim just above Fira, and it is the highest point of the cliffs. People come for the views over the water and the town below.
Fira
Fira is the capital of Santorini, a white town of cobblestone streets stacked on the caldera rim. Shops, tavernas, hotels and cafes line the lanes, and most visitors come up from the old port.
Oia
Oia is a cliffside village at the north end of Santorini, known for its iconic streets and its sunset over the caldera. Visitors come for the views and the evening light.
The same kind of day, elsewhere
Ancient sites
