The five-hour sightseeing tour was a budget ... On my first morning in Santorini, I bought a ticket for a sunset cruise aboard the Thalassa yacht, which departs daily from Fira ($63 or €58).

U.S. News Insider Tip: Instead of timing your hike for sunset ... best way to take in Santorini’s beauty is to walk, and there is no better route than the one from Fira to Oia.