jerrib Posted July 26, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) I have a cruise stop coming up. As it is my first time in Santorini, I am trying to figure out the logistics. I will be arriving Oia by bus from Fira and believe I can pick up the main street there. Do people mainly stay on this street and then backtrack (to where I got off the bus?) About how long is this street? Edited July 26, 2019 by jerrib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeHeartCruising Posted July 26, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2019 It's not really much of a street you will be walking as it is a random collection of alleys and walkways with offshoots into picturesque location. You won't have to intermingle with cars after you leave the area where you leave the bus. Just head toward the inner portion of the crater (probably following the others on your bus) and wander around. It's not that big of a place. Then wander back to where you meet your bus back. I don't remember specific distances, but I covered it all in just an hour or 2 of walking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strobellayjam Posted July 27, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 27, 2019 As MeHeartCruising stated, there isn't a "main street" per se in Oia. The bus from Fira will drop you off in a somewhat dead end street whereby there is a small souvenir shop, fast food style shop and taxi stands. Proceed towards the end of the street and head left where you will come across a large white church in the middle of a main square. Included a pic of this church for your reference. I'd consider this (whether rightfully or wrongfully) sort of the center if the town. With the church to your back, head right to wander through the offshoot of walkways and alleys to lead you to the iconic 3 blue domed churches. Head left for more restaurants and shops (we found this avenue to be more spacious and less busy but it could have been the day we were in port). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted July 28, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 28, 2019 And sometimes it gets crowded 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipmaster Posted July 28, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, mskaufman said: And sometimes it gets crowded Looks just like the path to the summit of Mt Everest! I can concur it is just a packed horde of tourist, but say we were all very orderly and waited patiently for our turn for our iconic instagram shot LOL Edited July 28, 2019 by chipmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrib Posted July 28, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Thank you all for your responses. As for the crowds, I will be there late October and hoping that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbolano Posted July 28, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 28, 2019 The crowds have to do with the number of cruiseships arriving at the island on that day. But late October will be better than peak summer, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strobellayjam Posted July 30, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 30, 2019 On 7/27/2019 at 11:55 PM, chipmaster said: Looks just like the path to the summit of Mt Everest! I can concur it is just a packed horde of tourist, but say we were all very orderly and waited patiently for our turn for our iconic instagram shot LOL LOL re: instagram! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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