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Hiking Adventure to Oia

  • Scenic Santorini Hike to Oia
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Experience firsthand the stunning beauty of Santorini’s volcanic landscape on a hike, followed by free time in Oia.
Get the best of Santorini on a glorious hike that takes you from the village of Firostefani to the island’s most famous town. You’ll exit your coach then head out into a landscape of natural and historic beauty. Marvel at the blue domes and white washed facades of the homes, plus wild flowers and rugged cliffs that overlook the Sea of Crete. When your hike is finished (in the town of Oia) — you’ll have free time to explore on your own before getting driven back to fira town.

Energy Level

Duration

6.5 hours

Type

ENERGETIC

Accessible

No

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This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Take in the unique landscape that features both wonders from the natural world, and remnants from the ancient world that have stood the test of time

  • Admire colorful wildflowers, plunging cliffs out of the sea, and a stunning volcanic landscape along your hike

  • See the blue domed churches and white washed houses on a scenic drive to the village of Firostefani

  • Wander the charming narrow streets and take in the breathtaking views during your free time in Oia

Need to know

  • Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing

  • This Shore Thing is considered strenuous and is not suitable for sailors with back, knee or hip injuries or for pregnant sailors

  • Sailors should wear comfortable walking shoes; walking over uneven and or/ steep surfaces is involved along with long periods of walking and standing

  • Shade is limited and daytime temperatures can be very high — please dress accordingly

  • Approximately 30-minute drive to your hike starting point and 45-minutes from Oia to Fira Town at the end

  • Approximately 3-hour hike from Firostefani to Oia and 2 hours of free time in Oia following the hike

  • Sailors on a Shore Thing will arrive at Athinios Port to meet their guide and will return to Fira Port by cable car at the completion of their tour

  • Sailors on Shore Things do not need to book a tender — visit the Sailor App to review meeting time/locations

  • This tour operator has received third party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price. 

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.


Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
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