Santorini, Greece port of call sample Tours & Shore Excursions with Princess Cruises.

	Best Of Santorini Tour

WHAT YOU VISIT
Oia Village - The small village perches atop cliffs at Santorini’s northern terminus. Your guide leads you up the narrow, cobblestone lanes, pointing out the brilliantly whitewashed buildings, shops, cafés and domed churches. There will be some free time to explore on your own.
Local Winery - Enjoy a taste of Santorini with a visit to one of the local wineries. Santorini’s rich volcanic soil combined with the rare assyrtiko variety of grape grown here produce a wine unique to this island.
Fira - Santorini’s largest town is a village of whitewashed houses clinging to steep volcanic cliffs. Accessible only by foot, Fira’s narrow cobblestone lanes lead uphill past shops, homes and cafés to a cable car, your final destination.
Panagia Episkopi Church - Dating from the 11th century, it is the oldest remaining Byzantine church on the island. It has withstood raids by pirates, earthquakes, volcano eruptions and a fire in 1915. It is believed that the Virgin Mary protected the holy icons from the fire. Unfortunately 26 of these priceless icons were stolen from the church in 1982 and have never been recovered.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
The Mountain of Prophet Elijah - Santorini’s highest point towers 2,000-feet above the sea and offers panoramic views of the island.
Kamari - Today, the ancient port of Thera is a large fishing village famed for its dramatic black sand beach, unique in the Greek islands.
LUNCH
A local restaurant is the setting for a lunch including wine.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Transfer from the ship to the shore via tender. Board your motorcoach and drive south through the volcanic landscape to Kamari, passing picturesque small villages and enjoying dramatic views of sea, land and sky. Your tour concludes at Fira. Your guide will show you to the road that leads to the cable car and you may return directly to the ship or may opt to remain in town for independent sightseeing and shopping. At Fira, ride the cable car down to the old port (ticket provided) and then board a tender for the return to ship.

	Village Of Oia & Santorini Island Tour

WHAT YOU VISIT
Oia Village - The small village perches atop cliffs at Santorini’s northern terminus. Your guide leads you up the narrow, cobblestone lanes, pointing out the brilliantly whitewashed buildings, shops, cafés and domed churches. There will be some free time to explore on your own.
Local Winery - Enjoy a taste of Santorini with a visit to one of the local wineries. Santorini’s rich volcanic soil combined with the rare assyrtiko variety of grape grown here produce a wine unique to this island.
Fira - Santorini’s largest town is a village of whitewashed houses clinging to steep volcanic cliffs. Accessible only by foot, Fira’s narrow cobblestone lanes lead uphill past shops, homes and cafés to a cable car, your final destination.
SHOPPING
During free time in Oia browse through the fine shops, relax in an open-air café, or enjoy dramatic views of the sea.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Transfer from the ship to the shore via tender. Board your motorcoach and drive north to Oia, passing picturesque small villages and enjoying dramatic views of sea, land and sky. Your tour concludes at Fira. Your guide will show you to the road that leads to the cable car and you may return directly to the ship or may opt to remain in town for independent sightseeing and shopping. At Fira, ride the cable car down to the old port (ticket provided) and board a tender for the return to ship.

	Cruise & Hiking Expedition To Santorini Volcano

WHAT YOU VISIT
Nea Kameni Volcano Crater - Strongyli was a round island in the southern Aegean Sea 4,000 years ago; in 1650 B.C. the volcano erupted and left a round cusp of the island, and two smaller isles on the opposite side. It is estimated that waves as high as 650 feet were created from the explosion that destroyed the Minoan Civilization on Crete over 70 miles away. In fact, pieces of Santorini have been found all the way in Scandinavia. It is hard to believe that such tranquil surroundings could have been so destructive. Weather permitting, a local boat will be tied up to a ship to carry you to the volcano. A walk uphill will bring you to the crater. As you get nearer, the smell of sulfur gets stronger as well as the temperature rises. Once at the top, you will be able to view first hand the black lava blocks, domes of magma that “froze in mid-air”. The views to the main island of Santorini from the top of the Volcano are truly amazing.
Hot Springs - The boat will stop at the hot springs which result from the volcano. You can view the different color water from the boat. Please note that the boat will stop as close as possible to the springs, as they are shallow, and you will be able to view this amazing phenomenon from a distance.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
From the ship, the local boat will take you across the Caldera to the Volcano. You will be provided with unforgettable views of one of the most beautiful places on earth.

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