Trips to Fira to Oia caldera trail
Shore excursions
Trips to Fira to Oia caldera trail
- Caldera Trail Hike and Sunset $303 a person · 5 hours
- Santorini Night Hike, Dinner and Wine Tasting $269 a person · 5 hours
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.
About the Fira to Oia caldera trail
The Fira to Oia trail follows the rim of the caldera, the sunken volcanic bay that gives Santorini its shape. It runs through the cliff-top villages, so much of the walk passes through cobbled alleys and along sidewalks. Other stretches are loose gravel and cliff path.
A visit is a long walk with no shade in summer, so the timing matters. Start early and carry plenty of water. The views over the caldera and the sunsets are the reason most people come, and the route is usually three to four hours on foot.
- About 10 km of trail along the rim
- 1.5 liters of water per person, at least
What you can do on the Fira to Oia caldera trail
Trips that go to Fira to Oia caldera trail
Booked with our partner Shore Excursions Group. Prices are per person.
Caldera Trail Hike and Sunset
Santorini Night Hike, Dinner and Wine Tasting
Goes to Fira, Oia, Fira to Oia caldera trail
Getting there, cost and time
Most people start in Fira, reached from the old port by the cable car, about 3 minutes.
Nothing is paid for on the trail itself; the cable car or the steps from the old port carry their own fee each way.
Three to four hours on foot.
Good to know
- Carry at least 1.5 liters of water per person, sun protection and sturdy walking shoes. Avoid flip-flops and sandals.
- Midday in summer has hardly any shade. Walk early morning or late evening in the hot months.
- Spring, fall and winter suit a full day of walking, with mild temperatures and fewer crowds.
- Check the weather before setting out, and reschedule if it is raining. Children under 10 and strollers are discouraged on the route.
Near the Fira to Oia caldera trail
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.
Santorini Cable Car
A three-minute cable car ride up the caldera cliffs from the Old Port to Fira, the island's capital. The car gives wide views of the sea and the whitewashed houses above.
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.
Nea Kameni
Nea Kameni is a small, uninhabited volcanic islet in the flooded Santorini caldera. Visitors land at a jetty and climb rocky slopes to look into the smoking crater.
Sailings that stop in Santorini
873 sailings on 19 cruise lines call here in the next twelve months. Totals are for two guests, taxes included.
Explora II
Viking Libra
Celestyal Discovery
Sources: Thira Municipal Port Fund · Thira Municipal Port Fund · Visit Greece · Nea Kameni, Wikipedia · Santorini, Wikivoyage
Photo: Shore Excursions Group