The Cable Car is one of the most common ways for safe transport from the Old Port to Fira, the capital of Santorini, but also a nice ride with an amazing view of the stunning Caldera, the Sea, and the Volcano, from a 220 meters altitude.
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John DeLancey for an unique hike up the “Donkey Path” at the beautiful Greek island of Santorini. Using a 360 camera, this video captures the thrilling 800 foot ascent to the top of Santorini. The hike took Dr. John about 20 minutes.
To go to Santorini independently or on a private tour your only options are cable-car or up the zig-zag path by donkey or for the very fit by Shanks's - or the ferry from tender pier to the little harbour below Oia & bus (included) up to Oia.
.. 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.
The safest and most comfortable way to reach the town of Fira from Santorini's Old Port is by cable car. Tickets cost €6 per person and the cable cars leave every 20 minutes. It runs all day from 06:00 to 23:00 during high season (1st June – 31st August).
Public transportation is the best way to get around in Santorini on a budget. Local buses, in particular, are quite cheap and they take you to almost all the parts of the island.
Santorini is the top tourist destination in Greece and is world-famous for its unique natural beauty. The caldera with the white villages on top, the sunken volcano, and the charming sunset make it a popular place for vacation. In brief, we recommend staying 3 to 5 days in order to visit as many places as possible.
Oia. Description: Oia, pronounced Ia, is the most famous of all villages of Santorini. It is world-known for its quiet life and the fantastic sunset. It constitutes the most beautiful and picturesque village of Santorini.
The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus. You'll see that it's easy to walk around the tiny seaside towns, but the bus is best to get from one town to another. There are KTEL bus routes from Fira (the capital city) to many different destinations around the main island.
July Weather on Santorini (95% Crowded): Hot and sunny. Along with August July is the busiest month on Santorini. Book rooms at least 3 months in advance for July visits – 6 months in advance for luxury hotels.
The price for renting a mule is 5 € per person. You can ride a donkey up (or down) the caldera from the main port. How long does it take? Each ride lasts about 25-35 minutes.
The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus. You'll see that it's easy to walk around the tiny seaside towns, but the bus is best to get from one town to another. There are KTEL bus routes from Fira (the capital city) to many different destinations around the main island.