Santorini Ancient Thera

Location: Kamari

Ancient Thera in Santorini Cyclades: Ancient Thera is ideally perched on a rocky promontory which is popularly referred to as the "Mesa Vouno". It is nestled between the two famous beaches of Perissa and Kamari.

In terms of natural beauty, Ancient Thera is located above cliffs plummeting abruptly in the sea. It also offers amazing panoranic views of surrounding islands.

TRENDING TOPICS ABOUT SANTORINI
Do not miss some essential topics about your holiday:
• Best Things to Do & See • Best Hotels in Santorini (Our selection)
• Best Day-Tours & Activities • Car Rentals at best rates

Although the summit was initially occupied by the Dorians (under the chieftainship of Theras) way back in the 9th century BC, a vast majority of the edifices belonged to the Hellenistic period when the Ptolemaic army reigned in this part of the world.

First-time visitors will hit the walking trail and will come across picturesque places like Kamari, Fira and on towards the azure blue Aegean sea at a distance. The Ancient Thera site has a wide range of vestiges belonging to various historical periods of the Aegean civilization. Here you will find impeccable Roman Bath brushing shoulders with elegant Hellenistic shops. There are also the awesome Byzantine Walls.

As a visitor, you may not be able to make sense of the stupendous diversity of vestiges at Ancient Thera site. A knowledgeable guide could be advantageous.
Don't miss out to visit the Terrace of the Festivals. This is the site where the men danced naked to pay tribute to Apollo. For those with high energy levels, you would do well to walk all the way and rest assured of the breathtaking scenery of Santorini. There is also a spring inside a cave that can be seen.

How to get there

Ancient Thera is located between the two famous beaches of Perissa and Kamari.

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Santorini transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 690 679 4316, 0030 22860 22555.

Car rental: There’s the option of renting a car in Santorini with as little as 14.5 euro per day and pick it up directly from your hotel. You can then visit the Ancient Thera but also many other places of interest in Santorini.

Public transfers: In Kamari village lies the terminal of the bus route Fira > Kamari. From Kamari, a road takes you up the site of Ancient Thera. There are buses to Kamari approximately every hour. In Perissa village lies the terminal of the bus route Fira > Perissa. From Perissa, a small footpath crosses the mountain and leads to the ruins (about one hour walk). There are buses to Perissa approximately every 1.5 hours. Fira is where the central bus station of the island is located. Consider that time schedules might change according to the season. Check the official timetables here.
Tip: Since buses don’t always stop in every scheduled stop of their itinerary, our advice to visitors is to inform the driver about their final destination, so that he makes a stop there.