This site is very well preserved and presented, with plaques at each spot to give the background. There is a fair bit of uphill walking involved, so wear good shoes!

This is a great field of old stones. But before viewing you have to climb up the mountain, which will you give the best view over Kamari and Perissa. But do not forget to take a big bottle of water with you. You will need it urgently!

From Kamari you cannot tell that a vast ancient city lies atop the mountain. Once up there you get the most amazing views of the island.

The location of the old city, high on the cliff, is spectacular. Walking up the hill is a must, if you can manage this. Do not take the road, but take the trail that climbs to the white, little chapel hanging at the rock, and then goes higher and higher untill you reach the parking area at the site. Take... More

choose a cloudy day if you are walking...well worth doing... the view on the way up is fantastic.... ruins are worth seeing...wonderful smells from the herbs and trees all around ..all in all a nice trip with interesting history

had a great day up here ,My Partner drove the car up the steep narrow winding road .......he found it a bit scary to be honest be we got there safe ,once up the mountain side the veiws over Perissa and Kamari are amazing

Ancient Thera is awesome with sea cliffs plummeting abruptly on the three sides while there are the bewitching panoramic vistas of the neighboring islands that provides a truly inspiring backdrop to Ancient Thera.

Okay so first off let me just say that's it a very good climb and those afraid of heights, like me, should just tough it out. It's worth it! You just have to see it to believe it. But don't drive yourself, take the bus up the mountain. It a hair raising experience either way but frankly, even the Smart... More

Walk through the ruins and wonder what it was like in Ancient Thera. Grab a guide or use a guidebook to familiarise yourself as it's well worth the time and money.