Can you walk from Fira from the port?

How to Get to Fira from Old Port or Vice Versa. The easiest and most common way to reach the Old Port is by a cable car. It takes only three minutes. On the other hand, if you're feeling adventurous and decide to walk to the port, it'll be 587 steps.



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There is only one main transfer option from the ferry port to Fira and that is the cable car. It takes a mere 13 minutes to reach Fira and you'll pay €6 for a one-way ticket.

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.. that the cable car travels up the path and in three minutes time you're comfortably in the beautiful town of Fira, Santorini's capital,which is at the altitude of 220 meters.

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The hike between Fira and Oia follows the rim of the caldera. The views are stunning. It's easy to do the hike without a guide but a walking tour can make it more interesting.

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One of the best things to do while in Santorini is the hike from Oia to Fira (or the other way around). It's a very unique experience, you walk from one village to the other, following a path on the caldera. It might not sound so extraordinary but, believe me, it is indeed!

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If you don't book a bus tour via the cruise ship company, you'll be dropped off at the Old Port of Fira. All cruise ships depart from the Old Port. Even the passengers who have booked the bus tour via their cruise ship company have to reach the Old Port to take the ship tender to get on the cruise ship.

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Popular Things to Do in Santorini Cruisers can check out the main town of Fira on foot, but otherwise, booking an organized shore excursion to places including local wineries, beaches, hiking trails, volcanic ruins and hot springs is recommended -- the island is tiny, but the roads can be difficult to traverse.

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Option #1: Take the Cable Car to Fira You can buy them when you walk up using cash or credit card. However, you can only buy one way tickets. So, keep in mind you will have to wait in the ticket line on the way down as well.

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Yes, you can drink tap water in Santorini. Like all of the rest of the country, the water in Santorini meets EU standards for water quality. Most of the water you will drink in Santorini will come from a desalination plant.

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