Rare tampagirl2 Posted April 23, 2016 #51 Share Posted April 23, 2016 The ferry runs every 20 minutes if you ask them. But don't ask them. The truth is it runs every 30-40 min. They just don't want to lose the sale. They do take Credit cards if anyone cares Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app So do you think it's worth it to take the boat to Oia? Or is it about the same as taking the cable car up and then bus or taxi to Oia? (Time wise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted April 23, 2016 #52 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Yes, two years ago we walked up from the tender port and then walked from there to Oia. Lovely views on the cliff side walk but "warm" (even for two desert rats like us who live in AZ) without an ounce of shade. This time I am considering a wine tour if I can find one that fits with our time in port and agrees to take us to Argyros Winery (they produce the best wine on Santorini). I would be very interested to know if you find a tour that includes that winery. I friend gave me a bottle of the Vinsanto and I was hoping to go there to bring one back. Catherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted April 23, 2016 #53 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Yes, two years ago we walked up from the tender port and then walked from there to Oia. Lovely views on the cliff side walk but "warm" (even for two desert rats like us who live in AZ) without an ounce of shade. This time I am considering a wine tour if I can find one that fits with our time in port and agrees to take us to Argyros Winery (they produce the best wine on Santorini). Wow! I'm impressed! You know they do have taxis on Santorini? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairsin Posted April 23, 2016 #54 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Haha! Haven't figured out how to burn off calories from the back seat of a taxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairsin Posted April 23, 2016 #55 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Catherine -- I have sent emails to two tour companies --- will let you know their response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha6259 Posted April 24, 2016 #56 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Catherine -- I have sent emails to two tour companies --- will let you know their response. Easy to get to vineyards if you hire a motorbike or car. We hired a motorbike last time and a car for our trip in July. 43 euro for the day and if you share really cheap. Not many cars on the road and easy to find your way round. We circled the island in no time stopping at beaches, vineyard, Thira and Oia on the motorbike as well as a little village at the top with a massive view and we're back with free time to walk around Thira . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairsin Posted April 24, 2016 #57 Share Posted April 24, 2016 We may just hire a taxi for a few hours. I have zero interest in Thira -- too crowded, too tacky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaTourist Posted April 24, 2016 #58 Share Posted April 24, 2016 So do you think it's worth it to take the boat to Oia? Or is it about the same as taking the cable car up and then bus or taxi to Oia? (Time wise) The boat for sure. Would definitely do that again Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaTourist Posted April 24, 2016 #59 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Easy to get to vineyards if you hire a motorbike or car. We hired a motorbike last time and a car for our trip in July. 43 euro for the day and if you share really cheap. Not many cars on the road and easy to find your way round. We circled the island in no time stopping at beaches, vineyard, Thira and Oia on the motorbike as well as a little village at the top with a massive view and we're back with free time to walk around Thira . A few that did wineries did wineries in Santorini had nothing great to say. Those that did them in Crete including us really enjoyed them Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairsin Posted April 24, 2016 #60 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Santorini produces most of Greece's best wines. The problem with the wines tours I have seen offered there is they do not go to the better wineries so people come away from Santorini with a poor Impression of their wines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted April 25, 2016 #61 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Santorini produces most of Greece's best wines. The problem with the wines tours I have seen offered there is they do not go to the better wineries so people come away from Santorini with a poor Impression of their wines. Thanks for checking on tours. Are you familiar with this one? There is a "Food and Wine Trails" excursion offered on my cruise that says in part "scenic drive to Megalochori Village and Boutari Winery." Catherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tampagirl2 Posted April 26, 2016 #62 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The boat for sure. Would definitely do that again Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairsin Posted April 26, 2016 #63 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Catherine -- rather than hijacking this thread to talk about wine I started a new one and addressed your question about Boutari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare EllieinNJ Posted April 28, 2016 #64 Share Posted April 28, 2016 FloridaTourist, did you notice if there were any kiosks with sunset boat tours? We don't get into Santorini until 2pm. I found one on Gold Street web site for 58 euros pp but not sure if I want to make this reservation in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted April 30, 2016 #65 Share Posted April 30, 2016 A few that did wineries did wineries in Santorini had nothing great to say. Those that did them in Crete including us really enjoyed them Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Just have to say that we were on a island tour that included Oia and Akrotiri with a stop at Santo Winery. Great views and great wine..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two from Virginia Posted May 1, 2016 #66 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Just have to say that we were on a island tour that included Oia and Akrotiri with a stop at Santo Winery. Great views and great wine..... Do you mind sharing the name of the company you used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEtue Posted May 1, 2016 #67 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Do you mind sharing the name of the company you used? No problem. http://www.goldstreetsostistravel.com.gr/cruises-passengers/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two from Virginia Posted May 1, 2016 #68 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Currently sitting on the speed boat to Oia. Price this year is 15e plus 5e for the cable car down. Arrived on the Oosterdamn. One other ship in port but can't see the name. Line for cable car up is pretty long. Beautiful day here. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Hi - I missed the name of the speed boat company and where do you pick it up? We will be in port in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted May 2, 2016 #69 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hi - I missed the name of the speed boat company and where do you pick it up? We will be in port in July. Pick up boat next to cable car. I'll be there next week...I'll try and some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two from Virginia Posted May 2, 2016 #70 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Pick up boat next to cable car. I'll be there next week...I'll try and some photos. Thanks Looking forward to hearing from you about this. Enjoy your cruise. Cost would be nice to know also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaTourist Posted May 3, 2016 #71 Share Posted May 3, 2016 You can't miss the speed boats. They have hawkers on the dock when you tender. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabrome Posted May 3, 2016 #72 Share Posted May 3, 2016 No problem. http://www.goldstreetsostistravel.com.gr/cruises-passengers/# We used the same tour company they are reliable and organise great tours. Be aware with the speedboats to Oia(they are tenders actually),as when we were on board,there were thousands of tourists waiting to get them but they carried only a few hundreds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisequeen4ever Posted May 3, 2016 #73 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I just found out receipt/ticket from 2014. It's all in Greek, so I can't tell the name, but the price was 25 Euros pp. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie cruzer Posted May 12, 2016 #74 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I'm on the boat now...15 Euro to Oia by boat from cable car port....includes bus up to Oia and return to Fira. You can pay extra 5 Euro and include cable car on return to ship for 20 Euro all up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pluto_fan Posted May 12, 2016 #75 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Thanks, Aussie Cruzer! Hope you're having a great trip. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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