Thank you Hank for this information. I am a first time visitor to Greece and have a call at Santorini. I am on Holland America and traveling solo. After reading your recommendations I plan to book the full tour offered by Holland that begins once we tender to Athinios and then includes visits to
Profitis Ilias Mountain, Oia village, Panagia Episkopi Church
A visit to a local winery
Traditional Greek fare for lunch in the quaint village of Pyrgos
We then return to Fira where we take cable cars back down to the tender. I am not a big fan of the cable car, but do not see myself walking down! If you have any other suggestions or ideas please share. Also, if you have traveled to other Greek islands, I would love your insight.
Bernadette