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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience the beauty of Santorini by joining us on a full day Santorini tour that is off the beaten path. Learn about ancient and medieval history of the island and discover the magnifiscent beauty of the Venetian castles. Chill out in the most beautiful black sandy beach, feel the local culture combined with a wine tasting expirience and finish your day with an unforgettable sunset in Oia.
Small-group tour maximum 18 persons
Tour escort/host
Wine tasting
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Free Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance Fee at symposion 13€pp(Interactive music instrument presentation).
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
At the time of booking let us know your hotel name and location and we will email you with the pickup details 24 hours before travel date. The pick up includes ALL SANTORINI HOTELS & AIRBnB apartments.
Regarding cruise ships clients, please check If timing is convenient with your cruise ships tender schedule. In any different case you should consider of cancellation or upgrade to a private tour ( free cancellation up to 24h prior starting time)
Traveler pickup
Santorini Airport, Greece
Castelli of Pyrgos, Pyrgos, Greece visit the village of Pyrgos which is built on the top of a hill, you will walk to the top where the Venetian castle overlooks the caldera and get a panoramic view of the island. 60 minutes
Symposion by La Ponta, Megalochori, Greece After a short drive the small group will reach the traditional village of Megalochori and you will have the opportunity to visit the famous “Symposion" an amazing workshop of traditional Greek music instruments full of information about Greek mythology and music.
Kindly note that we skip this stop from 20 of October to the end of March. 60 minutes
Akrotiri, Akrotiri, Greece Later, the group will drive around the castle of Akrotiri and will have a short photo stop to enjoy the view of the castle the amazing caldera from the south part of the island. 30 minutes
Perissa Black Sand Beach, Perissa, Greece Leaving akrotiri you will have some free time to relax and enjoy a lazy break at the most famous black sandy beach of the island at Perivolos, where you can swim or even have lunch, tasting the local flavors. 120 minutes
Castelli of Emporio, Emporio, Greece Continue to Emporio village, stroll around the small picturesque streets and see the best preserved Venetian castle which used to be the medieval trade center of the island. 60 minutes
Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, Vothonas, Greece After the walk to the castle you will relax in an old canava and taste local wines. 45 minutes
Firostefani, Firostefani, Greece Subsequently, the group will make a short stop in Firostefani, where you can take breathtaking photos of the famous Blue Dome and the Rock Of Skaros, where the capital of the island used to be during the Venetian period.
Kindly note that we skip this stop in October because the day is shorter and we will arrive late for the Sunset. 20 minutes
Oia's Main Street, Greece The tour will finish in Oia village. Explore the narrow passageways and discover the old captain’s houses, the unique cave houses, and the romantic chapels. Later you will watch the spectacular sunset over the caldera while being inside the Venetian castle of Oia. After such a lovely day you will be driven back to your hotel. 120 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is smart casual
November to end of March We do not visit the music workshop of Symposion
October we do not stop at Firostefani. The day is shorter and you will not have the time to explore Oia.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Caridad_G
23 Apr 2023
My husband & I went on this 10 hour group tour. It was totally worth it! Totally AMAZING! Gregory who was our driver & tour guide knew about the whole island. He was extremely knowledgeable. We wish we could give this tour more than stars!
J5204RZjuliec
23 Apr 2023
A whole day ( just over 10 hours) seeing the whole Island. As we were the only 2 from Perissa we were picked up by car and taken to meet the mini bus further on but on the way back the mini bus took us right to the hotel door.
The hardest part walking up the hill to the first Castle was done first so sturdy footwear is a good idea. (I changed to sandals after this one).
The Interactive Music Presentation at the Symposion Cultural Centre was amazing.
Place Gregory recommended for lunch was so nice that as we were actually staying in Perissa we ate there the next evening too.
Each stop we were given so much information and history of the Island.
Our last stop of the day was Oia for the sunset where Gregory directed us to the best spots to see it then gave us all some free time.
We would thouroughly recommend this tour to anyone.
Michelle C
23 Apr 2023
We had an excellent full day tour with our guide Michael. He was very knowledgeable and personable. We had fun stops at the music cultural center, and an excellent wine tour at the underground museum.
This tour in
Greece
is organized by
SANTORINI GETAWAYS TRAVEL
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