Santorini Travel Hack: How to Skip the Cable Car & Beat the Crowds!
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So, we decided to do that and it was the best decision we ever made.
I mean, it was just wonderful. We sat up top, you know, comfortable seats, beautiful view.
My wife said it was the best chicken sulaki she's ever had. I had the lamb. It was amazing.
I would highly recommend doing Santorini on your own.
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🚢 Planning a Mediterranean cruise? Exploring Santorini Greece on a cruise can be tricky, especially as a tender port. Avoid overpriced excursions and discover independent options with my cruise tips! Get ready to experience the beauty of Santorini Greece at your own pace. This video is your ultimate DIY guide to Santorini—packed with expert tips on how to beat the crowds and make the most of your day ashore. Learn how to skip the long cable car lines by taking the scenic water taxi from Fira to Oia, and discover the charming streets, iconic blue-domed churches, and breathtaking views Oia has to offer. We also show you how to take the included shuttle bus back to Fira, where we explore the town, enjoy the best souvlaki at Nick the Grill, and cap off the day with a stunning sunset before descending the walking path to the tender port. Plus, we highlight the Greece Explained YouTube channel—a fantastic resource for cruise passengers planning independent shore excursions in Santorini. If you’re cruising the Greek Isles and want a seamless, memorable, and affordable Santorini experience on your own, this is the video for you! 🇬🇷🛳️ #SantoriniCruise #GreeceCruise #IndependentShoreExcursion #CruiseTips #FiraToOia #NickTheGrill #GreekIslesCruise #MediterraneanCruise #CruiseDIY #greeceexplained Chapters 0:00 Why Skip Cruise Excursions in Santorini 0:55 Taking the Water Taxi to Oia 2:56 What to See in Oia Village 4:12 Free Bus from Oia to Fira 5:03 Fira Town & Nick the Grill 6:07 Sunset Views & Walking Back to Port 8:15 Recommended Resource: Greece Explained 8:45 Summary & Next Steps Coordinates for important places. Just cut and paste the geo coordinates into Google Maps: Monastiri (Pick Up Shuttle Bus to Fira) 36°27'48.5"N 25°22'37.6"E Oia Castle 36°27'36.8"N 25°22'22.8"E Oia Center 36°27'38.1"N 25°22'23.9"E Oia Blue Domes 36°27'41.0"N 25°22'33.5"E Oia Blue Domes (2) 36°27'41.1"N 25°22'30.8"E Fira Beautiful Spot to Eat Your Souvlaki 36°25'00.1"N 25°25'53.7"E Mediterranean Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWBX7k04GfbP39fal9CvEoWlqfL5f62Gb Best Apps for a Med Cruise https://youtu.be/I8fTkmmK5rw Greek Islands Play List https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWBX7k04GfbOZjXWa8pRQpG5pAWsneMP5