Journey from Athinios Port over to Oia for a short, guided tour followed by free time to explore and a direct transfer from Athinios Port.

At the port, begin your odyssey up into Santorini's mountain landscape. Take in the views of the sparkling water and villages nestled among the cliffs below before touching down in Oia. Upon arrival, you'll go on a brief guided tour, then it's time to explore at your own pace. Wander through narrow streets and marvel at the architecture that have made Oia one of the most photographed destinations on the planet. Following your free time, transfer to Athinios Port for the return tender ride.

Energy Level

Duration

3.5 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Sustainable Tours

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

Shore Thing Highlights

Sailors on this Shore Thing can skip the cable car line and come straight back to the ship
Take in the village scenery on a brief walking tour to get you acclimated with the area
Meet your guide at the Athinios port to start your ascent (by vehicle) to the top of Santorini
Head down to Oia for free time to explore on your own
See the iconic white-plaster buildings, azure-blue domes, and vibrant colored doorways that have made Oia’s beauty synonymous with all of Greece

Need to know

Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Sailors should expect to walk uphill and/or over uneven pavement
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
The order of sites visited may vary
Sailors booked on Shore Things through Virgin Voyages do not need to book a tender ride
Approximately 2-hours of free time in Oia
Following the tour, Sailors will be taken back to Athinios Port for a direct transfer back to the ship. No stop will be made in Fira
This Shore Thing 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.

Santorini & Oia on Your Own with Athinios Return

Journey from Athinios Port over to Oia for a short, guided tour followed by free time to explore and a direct transfer from Athinios Port.

Shore Thing Highlights

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