Santorini Caldera Walk Hiking Experience Fira-Oia
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25 Ratings
Fira
Discover breathtaking views on the Santorini Caldera Walk from Fira to Oia. Hike through charming towns and scenic trails. Experience Greece like never before.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • This stroll is amongst the finest experiences on Santorini. This journey offers you an intimate view of Santorini’s cliff faces. The trail that links the island’s capital, Fira, with its northernmost point, Oia, along the rim of the Caldera, offers more than just a walk in nature. You will be collected from your lodging and transported to the starting point in Fira Town. The trail includes a combination of pedestrian-friendly streets and dirt trails suitable for hiking. As you trek from Fira to Oia, you will traverse the towns of Firostefani and Imerovigli, boasting some of the most spectacular island views. The total distance covered is slightly over 10 km (approximately 6 miles). Upon reaching Oia, you will have some downtime before being transported back to your place of stay at the completion of the expedition.
What's Included
  • Hotel Pick-up/ Drop-off
  • Experienced English speaking leader
  • Bottled water
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities ( optional )
  • For cruice cable car ticket 6 euro per person per way
Additional Information

Skipping the caldera-top path walk means letting go of some of the finest viewpoints in Europe. Santorini fascinates every visitor with its stunning beauty, a result of a volcanic eruption that transformed this petite Greek island into an unexpected wonder over 3000 years ago. Complementing the ethereal ambiance are mini towns filled with buildings in immaculate white. The walking trail encompasses a combination of cemented pedestrian pathways and rugged hiking routes. As you travel from Fira to Oia, you will move through the towns of Firostefani and Imerovigli and feast your eyes on some of the most breathtaking island views.

Location
Fira
The place is opposide the ola Hospital of Fira
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Julesbsouthlondon
Nov 13, 2023
Highlight of Santorini - We really enjoyed our hike from Fira to Oia. It took us just under 3 hours with a 5 year and a 7 year old who managed it well. The walk was beautiful and well worth doing. I would recommend taking a picnic to eat along the way if you set off late morning like we did.
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Anonymous
Oct 31, 2023
Beautiful - We had a wonderful time! Our tour guide was amazing and pointed out all kinds of cool stuff to us that we would’ve never known or saw if we weren’t with him
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Susan_c
Oct 25, 2023
Best experience in Santornini - This hike was one of the best experiences on our recent trip to Santorini. Our guide, Arsenios, was excellent - a true local who provided us with a wealth of information on the natural surroundings and history during the entirety of the hike. Aresenios also provided the right amount of guidance and encouragement to keep us motivated to complete the hike - which is challenging in some parts. Such a memorable experience for us!
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Johnnyholliday
Sep 21, 2023
Do the Hike!!! - Arsenios was amazing and the hike was very enjoyable. Some of the best views we’ve seen on our trip !! Towards the end the hike goes uphill on rocks/gravel can be a little tough but nothing too bad just make sure to bring water. We opted to forgo our taxi that was included to explore Oia longer and find one own way back. Oia was so overcrowded it was miserable but we walked to end and down about 400 steps to ammoudi bay. You can’t take commercial taxi but they have a small water taxi that is 100 euros for 4 people that will take you back to Fira. We had amazing lunch and drinks while on the wifi next door before our return trip. Very fun full day, our only regret was we left Fira so early not much was open so we didn’t get to explore much.
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Karen_h
Sep 12, 2023
Great Hike from Fira to Oia - We had a great time with Arsenios. We got to see so much of Santorini up close, walking thru the ritzy hotel districts, business areas, out in the country, with spectacular views of the sea, past churches. This is a 7.8 mile hike, up and down; be prepared. We learned about Santorini from a native, we enjoyed wonderful weather, and even got a recommendation for an incredible lunch back in Fira. Note that Fira is filled with tourists - this is a great way to get away from the crowds. Absolutely would do it again.
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Angela_b
May 17, 2023
An amazing experience - It was amazing! The tour guide was so knowledgeable and was really great! It’s a great activity for those who are active. May be more difficult for those who aren’t.
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Lisa_w
May 8, 2023
Highly recommend!!! - Our tour guide was amazing! He was so through with his explanations and his knowledge of the island was priceless. The hike was fairly strenuous so pack water and sunscreen and comfy sneakers. It was a lot of fun and was an excellent way to see the island
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R298ywpetert
Jun 12, 2023
imerovigli to oia hike-walk - This was a casual walk not a guided tour - we departed from the centre of Imerovigli and parked our quad bike in the public carpark. It is not a easy walk - more a trail hike with different terrain through out, so loose scoria, some paved, lots in cobbles. So you need good shoes and a reasonable level of fitness - like you can climb 3-4 flights of stairs ok! The constant was the spectacular views and wow moments as you see amazing hotels and houses along the way. Its a must do… easier was is into Oia.
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Missy_d
Oct 1, 2023
Loved the walk, not the guide - The views from the walk were spectacular including iconic pictures of the blue domes, the cliffside hotels and restaurants. Our guide however, did little to add to the experience. She set her own pace and seemed to be in a hurry much of the time. Although advertised as included, no water was provided. We were offered an opportunity to buy some at the start if the tour. Pickup service at the hotel is a bonus, however, they were 25 minutes late.
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Jitendranath_l
Apr 15, 2023
OK - The guide was professional, prompt, and nice. The tour was along the path from Oia to the capital and is approximately 3hr hike with fantastic views. Great for pix. The guide could have given more information regarding the island, plants, or history. I would not recommend this hike. You can easily do this yourself. Route well marked and safe. Few places where u must walk along the road. I expected more.
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