You start from the centre of Fira, on the edge of the caldera, and you go up to the cable car, you go around it on the left and then you just follow the edge of the caldera. No chance of getting lost. The first half is in town, then there is a hill to pass, then we walk along the road for a few hundred meters and come across a small stand with cold drinks and some stuff to snack on (but no toilet). We start again for a long climb to a small church and then we go down to the. You can stop to eat at the “my friends” restaurant which has a magnificent view of the caldera at a much more reasonable Award than many other well located restaurants. For amateurs, their chicken penne is to be condemned. Hiking made in 4 hours with an 8 year old child and a good stop rehydration at the "stand". The views of the caldera are incredible! Have a nice ride!

I love doing these types of hikes on trips! It’s a great way to explore the small towns along the way and enjoy the coastline views. I would recommend starting this hike early in the morning (around 9 am) or later in the afternoon (around 4 pm) to avoid the hot sun. I started mine at 11:30 ish and finished around 3 pm (including a detour to Skaros rock and stops for pictures). I suggest wearing sensible shoes, a hat/sunglasses, and lots of sunscreen. Also bring water!! There aren’t many places to get food or drinks along the way. I ended up purchasing another bottle of water in Oia (it was a bit cold bottle for about 1.50 euros at the mini markets). There was a part of our route near Imerovigli where we were on the road with cars but I think there is a path that remains on the coastline. The terrain is gravely and can get very slippery at times when you are going downhill. I lost my footing a few times, so be careful!

A must do if you are in Santorini! We stayed in Immeroviglia so only had to hike partway, which is highly recommended. We left about 9:30 because it was a chilly morning but I wish we had left earlier. It got very hot by the time we arrived in Oia at 11:30. Wear good hiking shoes and bring water. We worried about finding the trail because the reviews said it wasn't well marked but there were so many people walking it both directions that you just follow where the people are coming from. From the pictures, it looks like you are on a cliff, but the trail is pretty safe and not hard to do. (Of course I am from Colorado, so what is easy for me may be very hard for others). Hiking towards Oia is more downhill, though you do have a fair amount of uphill.

Beautiful views but not much shade. Be prepared with lots of water. Loved the beautiful views and easy to find path. I'd recommend starting off early in the morning so that you make it to Oia by lunch time to enjoy some good food there.

We arrived by cruise ship and had planned to do this hike I previously downloaded a video describing the entire hike turn by turn in high speed this helped locating the start. We decided to skip the tram and walk the 600 steps up to the top walking past all the donkeys Once at the top it was quite busy, we located where the tram was located and started our journey. The first part is in town walking on sidewalks along the cliff edge. Stunning. The trail continued to dirt paths with a few vendors and stores selling drinks along the way. The hike took us about 3 hours to reach Oia but that is with stopping for pics and a beer along the way. The views are outstanding. Once in Oia we found a place for lunch and then continued walking through town down the steps toward Ammoudi Beach Along the way we saw numerous beautiful waterfront restaurants. The trail to the beach was rough. Be warned this is not a beach but a swim spot. You must enter the water climbing over lava rock. It’s a beautiful spot to swim and cooling off after the hike felt amazing. There’s also a spot to jump - just be mindful of the chain to the left. Once our swim was done we took a water taxi back to our port and had drinks. The water taxi was a great way to see the coastline and all the ground we had covered Highly recommend this hike but be physically able to handle the distance, the hills, and loose gravel/stones in spots. In total we probably walked 15 km

Hike that you can start from Fira, passing through Imerovigli, to go to Oia. The path is very well signposted, and until the end of Imerovigli, you will find bars for a refreshing break. If you're not afraid of heights or afraid of the ends of trails that can sometimes be a little slippery (small stones), go for it! (Never hiking, I found some passages complicated, especially downhill). Knowing that it is still a bit tiring, especially in hot weather, don't plan to visit the villages crossed during the hike, and consider returning by bus; no need to pay 35€ for an Uber, buses take you back to Fira from the “Bus top to Fira” for 2€ per person! About 10 kms, breathtaking views, churches, and you will silence the people who say Santorini is no longer a wild island 🤪

We started the walk from Fira early in the morning on our last day in Santorini. It is true what the reviews say to bring good shoes and water with you. We also found it important to keep an eye on our walking path as the condition can change with missing stones, uneven ground and holes for drainage. When we went in March a few members of our family started with sweaters and windbreakers but got too warm once we started moving. If you walk straight through at a good pace it should take about 2.5 hours to complete the 10 km walk but you'll likely want to stop for photos along the way and take a lot more time doing the trail. There are quite a few churches that have good vantage points to see the sea and land below. One of our favourite spots to hang out on the island is Skaros Rock (which is also a good spot for a sunset) and that is on the trail as well. If you get tired along the way there are bus stations that you can scan QR codes at and call busses to for pickup but we weren't sure if they were running regularly in March. After Fira there are no public washrooms until you get to Oia as far as we could tell but there are cafes around the route. When we went in March there were lots of hotels under construction and doing repairs for the summer season so quite a few were not open when we went. After Imerovigli there isn't much in terms of shops and places to stop but the walk is still very enjoyable. We saw lots of lizards and cats along the way which we enjoyed seeing too. We had visited Oia the day before our last morning in Santorini so we only went about halfway before we had turned back. Oia is a nice town as well and would be well worth the hike but it can get a little crowded in the afternoon and especially around sunset so plan accordingly. Exposure is a big thing here and in some spots along the route there can be car traffic, high winds and no shade. We didn't feel unsafe at any point in the hike and feel this is a must do activity if you are able to in Santorini.

Breathtaking views from Fira to Oia! Took the bus from Oia to Fira for 2 Euros each to start the hike. Taxi or Uber wanted nearly 40 euros. Bus departs Oia every 30 mins. We started at 10:30am, took a few breaks in the very limited shade stops and rolled into Oia at 1:15PM. It was definitely warm in the sun but manageable. Trail is about half sidewalks of cobblestone and half dirt/fine gravel. There are no restrooms on this trek and one drink stand about half way after departing Fira. Hike has some hills but never felt unsafe. One of the few things on Santorini that doesn’t cost anything to do and is is very fulfilling! Would recommend it to anyone who can handle a hike of approximately 6 miles and moderate difficulty. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen!

The view into the caldera is something unique and absolutely extraordinary. You could spend hours looking into the kettle filled with water. In Fira you are absolutely central to this. Fira and Oia also offer views of the well-known white houses. But these two beautiful places are also full of tourists.

Hi , we walked from Imerovigli to oia and it was 28 degrees in the morning when we set off , trail easy to follow but path very broken up on the steep slopes up and down. Please take plenty of water with you as the long climbs take it out of you especially as we are both in our sixties but reasonable fit . Big sense of accomplishment when you finish it as well . We got local bus back for 2 euros which runs frequently and takes you to fira bus station and then get another to Imerovigli which takes about an hour in total . Hope this helps !