Santorini: Firostefani and Oia Sightseeing Tour｜Greece

The tour starts from Firostefani village in order to enjoy the breathtaking view of the volcano, the nearby islands and the rest of the Aegean Sea in tranquility.In Firostefani you can enjoy the view of caldera. Firostefani is the old village north of Fira, which is now united with them and is a settlement. Its name means “wreath of Fira” and is due to its altitude compared to the rest of Fira. It is characterized by traditional settlements and views of the capital, the sea and the volcano. The tour continues to Oia, the picturesque village known for the captivating sunset, the candy-colored houses, blue-domed churches and lovely shopsIt is a traditional settlement in the north of Santorini. The village is approximately 150 meters above sea level. Oia was severely damaged in the 1956 earthquake and much work has been involved to implement its restoration. Oia is best known for breathtaking sunsets; if truth be told, sunrise in Oia is also magical. In Oia there are two types of dwellings, the cave houses dug into the volcanic rock on the Caldera cliffs, and the Captains houses. The cave houses used to be the homes of ship crews, whereas the Captains houses belonged to the affluent class of ship owners. Many of the churches in Oia were dedicated to sailors.