Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Oia, Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Our usual first stop is the picturesque village of Oia, a place of unmatched beauty and tranquility. Built on the slope of the Caldera, it is truly the quintessence of what Santorini has to offer: glorious skies meeting endless blue seas, traditional Cycladic houses along idyllic footpaths and an entirely immersive atmosphere – a generously rewarding experience for the visitor.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Firostefani, Firostefani, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Another stop on this tour is Firostefani, the ‘crown of Fira’. Taking its name from its elevated position, this settlement is blessed with truly breathtaking views of the island. This location is also home to the Blue Domed Church, a prominent icon of the island of Santorini.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Megalochori - Traditional Village, Megalochori Greece
The authentic old settlement of Megalochori, the ‘big village’, awaits visitors with its warm and inviting atmosphere. Dating back to the 17th century, it is one of the most picturesque villages of the island featuring historical mansions with inner courtyards, traditional architecture and pirate hideaways.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Emporio, Emporio, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
And how can someone not visit Emporio. Once the center of commercial activity, it is the largest settlement of Santorini with a definite medieval flavor and well-preserved traditional houses. The heart of the village boasts Emporio Kastelli, the best-preserved castle on the island. Enjoy a walk through the charming narrow streets and don’t forget to visit the churches.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Perissa Black Sand Beach, Perissa 847 03 Greece
Black Beach, or Perissa, is actually the end of the long black sand beach of Perivolos and, it is the busiest and most famous beach in Santorini. After enjoying the clear waters and impressive black sand, we shall try the local specialties available at the many seaside restaurants.
Stop At: Red Beach, Akrotiri Greece
Standing true to its name, the distinctive Red Beach features a remarkably imposing odd formation of red volcanic rock dramatically contrasting the magnificent blue of the sea – a truly unique sight to behold.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri 84700 Greece
Here is one of the most significant prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Akrotiri had developed into a major city before it was covered in ash by volcanic eruptions. However, the ash has preserved structures and their contents allowing the visitor to marvel at this wonder of antiquity.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Venetsanos Winery, Caldera Megalochori, Santorini Island 847 00, Greece
The island is also famous for its wine-making tradition. This private tour makes a stop at Venetsanos Wineryand allows the visitor to seize the opportunity to try the splendid local varieties Santorini is famous for.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, Epar. Od. Messarias - Archeas Thiras, Vothonas 847 00 Greece
The museum is truly one of a kind: a 300-meter labyrinth shaped cave, 8 meters under the ground, it is an exhibition of the history of local wine and the life of vine-growers since 1660! A wealth of artefacts, images and representations will take the visitor on an amazing journey through the history of winemaking in Santorini.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Ιερά Μόνη Προφήτου Ηλία Θήρας, Epar.Od. Pirgou Kallistis - Profiti Ilia 10, Pirgos Kallistis 847 00, Greece
Perched on the summit of the highest mountain of the island (600 meters above sea) and dating back to 1711, it is a place of great historical interest and indeed a rewarding one in terms of stunning views beyond description.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Imerovigli, Imerovigli, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
At about 300 meters above sea level, Imerovigli is very often referred to as the "balcony of the Aegean" and it definitely lives up to this name by offering a most spectacular view of the Aegean sunset. Other highlights are the many churches in typical Cycladic architecture, especially the church of Ai-Stratis and the Monastery of St. Nikolaos, as well as Skaros Rock which features the remains of a medieval fortress.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pyrgos, Pyrgos, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Pyrgos Village exhibits all the magic of Santorini and trademark panoramic views of both sides of the island but also retains features of the Venetian rule. The traditional Cycladic houses and paths surround the old Venetian castle, offering the best of both worlds and making Pyrgos Village a place not to be missed.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Please keep in mind that this tour is customized and that there will be approximately 5 stops in the five hours tour. Above you will find in the programme 11 suggestions for the places you can visit and together with your guide you can craft an itenerary that suits your interests better.