Santorini OIA DIY

I have seen a number of threads regarding Santorini and tried doing our own research. We are looking forward to Santorini more than any other port on the cruise, so want to make the most of it.

The plan is to cable car up to fira and bus to Oia first thing. What's the frequency of buses like getting back to Fira from Oia, or the number of taxis? Last thing I would want is to get stuck over there and trying to avoid renting a car if possible. (there are four ships in port on that day in May) and it is a Saturday. Thanks

I would suggest taking the ferry from the landing area where the cable car is. Then a bus back. The bus fare is included in your ferry price.

In Oia, the bus stop and taxi stand are in the same area. If you take the bus over (I think they run every 30 minutes), and when you are ready to return, and you go to the bus stop area, you may find taxis at the stand. We just hopped in a taxi, didn't have to wait for the bus.

What was price of taxi vs ferry/bus to Oia

A few years ago the taxi was $20 euros (4 people). The bus was 2 euros/pp, IIRC.

A few years ago the taxi was $20 euros (4 people). The bus was 2 euros/pp, IIRC.

Thank you for your response. I think we will DIY Santorini and get the ferry to OIA first thing then we should have plenty of time to make our way back to Fira for the cable car.

Hi Gethin90 - how did you find how many ships in port? I have searched cruise timetable and they are not showing ships for May. We will also be in Santorini in May and are thinking of perhaps asking others to join us for a private tour.

Hi Gethin90 - how did you find how many ships in port? I have searched cruise timetable and they are not showing ships for May. We will also be in Santorini in May and are thinking of perhaps asking others to join us for a private tour.

http://www.cruisetimetables.com/

If you search Ports - Greece, Santorini and then the date your expected there it will show what ships are in port that day. When we are there on the 28th there is 4 in total. Jewel OTS Rhapsody OTS and two others.

Thanks for that Gethin90- 3 ships in but the other 2 arrive later than us (hopefully)

Thanks for that Gethin90- 3 ships in but the other 2 arrive later than us (hopefully)

The most difficult part is taking the cable car back down to the bottom. Leave yourself enough time.

How long does the ferry to Oia take?