Day 6 - Santorini Cruise Port - Exploring Fira

Santorini Cruise Port
Why Watch This Video -
1) If you want to see where the cruise ships docks in Santorini Port and how to get to the city.
2) If you want some suggestions on where to go, what to see and what to eat
It's day 6 of our Greek Cruise on the the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas and we are in Santorini.
On October 12th 2019 we board the Jewel of the Seas in Rome, Italy for 9 days of cursing around the Mediterranean. We stopped in Crete, Mykonos, Rhodes, Athens and now...Santorini. Videos from all our stops can be found in the Greece Playlist linked here:
• Day 3 - Cruise stop in...
There is one more stop to make, in the Pizza capital of the world Naples, and we will post that video shortly. But for now, we focus on Thira...
Our adventure started around 6:30 AM with the a Royal Caribbean excursion to the town of Oia. We covered that trip in a separate video you can see here: • Day 6 - Oia Santorini ...
Around 12 noon we arrived in Thira, the largest town on the Island of Santorini and that is where this video kicks off.
We had no plans for Thira (Fira). From everything we heard and read prior, the advice was to just get lost in the town. To walk around and explore what you can, see what you see and experience it. So that is what we did and honestly, we left a bit disappointing.
Were their views amazing - YES
Was it exciting to walk around the town - YES
But after 2 hours, the views and town begin to lose their luster.
It's the same stuff. Same food, same gifts, same views.
We felt Thira lacked any real substance, which means for a 3-4 hour cruise stop, it's PERFECT. You can get off your ship, walk around Thira in an hour, see the views, churches and domes, take pictures, get some food and hop back on your ship ready for the next stop.
This video gives an overview of what you can see in Thira and highlights some of the key spots you might consider adding to your itinerary. It also provides a true reflection of what it's like both waiting and riding the cable car. If you know Santorini and Cruise Ships, the cable car is a legend full of nightmares. Some people claim to have waited 2+ hours for the cable car down to the cruise port on a busy day. We waited about 35 min + another 10 to make the trip down. But the line was long....This is will show you that experience so you can better plan.
This sights include:
1) The 600 Steps to Thira
2) The Donkey Ride to Thira
3) Svornos Bakery - BEST BAKLAVA
4) St John Baptist Cathedral
5) Megaro Gizi Museum
6) Archaeological Museum of Thera
7) The Catholic Church of St. Stylianos
8) Virgin Mary Orthodox Church-Three Bells of Fira
9) Souvlaki Pita GYRO and More
10) Museum of Prehistoric Thira
11) Fanari Greek Restaurant
12) Parea Greek Restaurant
13) Cable Car
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[@johnwright6676]

Thanks so much for these videos! We'll be doing this same cruise in October, and this was SO helpful!

[@SierrasTravel]

Glad to help!

[@gunnertravel]

Santorini is so amazing wow, fantastic scenery

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks!!

[@ARTYCOATY]

Awesome vlog! The fun is transmitted. Thanks for sharing. Full watched.

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks for watching!

[@GranCanariaWalk]

Beautiful views of Santorini. I love it. Very useful video 👍👍👍

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks!!

[@AnSEpisodes]

Santorini is beautiful, love shops in the alley way :)

[@SierrasTravel]

They are so cool

[@1HarryH]

Great filming my dear friend. So beautiful scenery, thank you 🙋🏻 I wish you happy weekend

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks! Enjoy your weekend.

[@shweevlogs9870]

Wow this view looks so beautiful dear ad I love yo presentation sis ad that blue looks so good on u see u again

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks!

[@Marieaf71]

thank uuu ! good to know that is actually is just waking around, eat and nothing else to do!! i will definitly book an excursion! thanks for the inf! 👌🏼

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks for watching! Booking an excursion is the way to go.

[@lostintravel_at]

oh wow - such beautiful views! Santorini looks really amazing! 😍 Very interesting video! Greetings from Vienna!

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks!

[@THE_EXPLORER]

I like to visit Santorini,thank you for sharing,new friend

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks for watching!

[@costiniucmircea]

beautiful scenery! very nice video

[@SierrasTravel]

Thank you very much.

[@MeghanandQuincy]

We considered cruising the Med. Looks pretty awesome!

[@SierrasTravel]

We recommend it. Gives you a sample of countries and cities that you can then decide if it’s worth a proper multi day visit in the future.

[@batshevanivylerner8582]

seems the best thing for us to do with our grandkids is ride up the cable car, get them a popsicle or ice cream and then ride back down and head back to the ship! and of course the tender will also be exciting for them. It would be easy if grandma (me) weren't deathly terrified of cable cars LOL.

[@dnbtravels]

Amazing place, thanks for sharing, like from us

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks!

[@pinkvelvet3865]

Thank you for the info. this our 2nd port from Rome with Odyssey of the Seas.

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks for watching!!

[@PeUrmeleMantuitorului]

This is so beautiful! 😉

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks!

[@truongsadventureskhamphava3644]

Hi I am your new friend. This is a beautiful place. Great video and I enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks for the add, we have subscribed to your channel as well.

[@PETUALANGRIMBAJEMBER]

116💝Nice video. beautiful sharing. I very like is video her😉👍💕

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks!

[@candledancer2]

Thank you. I'm doing this cruise in September. Most of the same stops except for Rhodes. Definitely booking a tour for Santorini.

[@SierrasTravel]

September is a great time to go. Try to visit both Oia and Fira.

[@candledancer2]

@@SierrasTravel Definitely Oia.

[@TheHuski]

Hello new friends..... very nice video... enjoyed it... 😎👍

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks!

[@mikaella4928]

Beautiful place, i love it! ❤👍 Nwfriend'

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks!!

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

hello new friend ...Awesome video, great views !!

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks!

[@abah_custom_rod9619]

Nice traveler..

[@SierrasTravel]

Thanks!

[@krtnkd]

Not bad

[@josephserfino91]

Hello there, would it help if you just buy cable car tickets going back in advance if your first stop is the fira Old Port anyway?

[@SierrasTravel]

Yes, try to buy those tickets in advance if you can!

[@9OClockRant]

Nicely done. Just be mindful of the "um"

[@SierrasTravel]

Thank you for watching and the feedback.

[@CS-rg9bv]

What time of the year did you travel?

[@SierrasTravel]

September

[@virginiarocha4840]

Porque en inglés no entiendo nada

[@KonradKealeysIreland]

Wonderful video my friend . New sub here and thanks for visiting my channel 😉👍👍👍

[@SierrasTravel]

Thank you!