Sights
Three Bells of Fira
A blue-domed church with a bell wall on the caldera path towards Firostefani, one of the island's best-known views.
8 things within 20 minutes of the ship in Santorini (Fira)
For short stops, hot days and anyone who'd rather not watch the clock. Times are from the tender pier.
Food & drink
Fira caldera edge
The cliff-edge walkway at the top of the cable car, lined with cafés and terraces looking straight down into the caldera.
Sights
Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, Fira
The large white cathedral in the centre of Fira, with painted interiors and a courtyard near the caldera edge.
SightsClosed Mondays
Archaeological Museum of Thera
A small museum near the cable car with sculpture and pottery from the island's ancient cities. Closed on Mondays.
SightsClosed Tuesdays
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Finds from the Bronze Age town buried by the great eruption, including wall paintings and pottery from Akrotiri. Closed on Tuesdays.
Food & drink
Santo Wines
A winery on the caldera rim near Pyrgos offering tastings of local wines with views over the bay.
Sights
Pyrgos village
A hilltop village of lanes winding up to the ruins of a Venetian castle, with views across the whole island.
Boat & day trips
Nea Kameni volcano
Boat trips from Fira's old port land you on the young volcanic island in the caldera for a walk up to the craters; some add the warm springs at Palea Kameni. Because boats leave from the old port, there is no cable car climb.