Hike from the settlement of Pyrgos to Ancient Thira across the ridge of Profitis Ilias on this linear route.
OSM map layer · LineString
36.37, 25.46 · rel 15876635
36.37, 25.46 · rel 15876635
Santorini Trail 01 - Pyrgos - Prophet Elias Monastery - Ancient Thera
4,2 km from Pyrgos to Ancient Thera through alpine terrain and lakes.
Pyrgos
→
Ancient Thera
linear
4,2km
Distance
+320m
Ascent
mountain_hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Castle or ruins
Lively
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 16 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× Attraction
2× ruins
2× summit
2× cave
1× Water
1× castle
Sanctuary of Arphodite
Attraction ·
34 m off route
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Heroon of Artimedoros
Attraction ·
46 m off route
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Sanctuary of Aphrodite
ruins ·
53 m off route
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Προφήτης Ηλίας
summit ·
86 m off route
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Κατεφιό
cave ·
229 m off route
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Ζωοδόχος Πηγή
Water ·
237 m off route
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Σπήλαιο Ζωοδόχος Πηγή
cave ·
241 m off route
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Ιερό Αρτεμιδώρου
ruins ·
260 m off route
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Ptolemaic Garrison Post
Attraction ·
310 m off route
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Gymnasium of Ptolemaic Garrison
Attraction ·
339 m off route
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The Agora
Attraction ·
427 m off route
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Basilike Stoa
Attraction ·
449 m off route
0,0 km
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Μέσα Βουνό
summit ·
472 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Roman Baths
Attraction ·
476 m off route
0,0 km
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House of Tyche
Attraction ·
478 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Καστέλι Πύργου Καλλίστης
castle ·
201 m off route
4,0 km
96%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Santorini Trail 01 - Pyrgos - Prophet Elias Monastery - Ancient Thera is 4.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Santorini Trail 01 - Pyrgos - Prophet Elias Monastery - Ancient Thera takes approximately 1h 3min to complete.
No, Santorini Trail 01 - Pyrgos - Prophet Elias Monastery - Ancient Thera is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Pyrgos to Ancient Thera. Plan ahead for return transport.
Santorini Trail 01 - Pyrgos - Prophet Elias Monastery - Ancient Thera starts at Pyrgos.
Santorini Trail 01 - Pyrgos - Prophet Elias Monastery - Ancient Thera is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.