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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Take a break from Santorini’s black sand beaches on a full-day tour of its Minoan excavations, traditional villages, ancient capital and buried settlements. End the day at Oia and watch the sunset from the islands northernmost tip.Following a pick-up from your hotel, transfer by air-conditioned coach to the archaeological site of Akrotiri (**please note that from November till end of March the archaeological site of Akrotiri will not be included**). Explore an ancient city that was frozen in time after a volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago. Step inside with your guide and learn about the Minoan city before the devastating event occurred. Meet your guide again in the early evening for the transfer to Oia, a quintessential Greek village that’s known for its sugar cube houses and blue-domed churches. Join the legions who flock to Oia to watch the sunset, and stroll down streets nestled into the side of the cliffs overlooking the spectacular caldera.
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Guide
Wine Museum entrance and wine tasting
Hotel pickup/Drop off from selected meeting points all over the island
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Akrotiri Entrance Fees (12 euro per person)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel pick up is offered subject to customer's hotel location. In case of property (villa- hotel- airbnb) is not within tour pick up areas, client should meet our group for the tour at the nearest pick up place.
Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri, Greece Following a pick-up from your hotel, transfer by air-conditioned coach to the archaeological site of Akrotiri (**please note that every Tuesday the archaeological site of Akrotiri will be closed**). Explore an ancient city that was frozen in time after a volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago. Step inside with your guide and learn about the Minoan city before the devastating event occurred.
Gaze in awe at the ruins of multi-storied buildings that date back to the 16th century and admire the intricately designed drainage system that hints at a talented civilization far more advanced than its time suggests. Stroll along the main street, lined with old stores and warehouses from the ancient city. Learn about the traditional ceramic artefacts, such as pithoi (earthenware jugs).
60 minutes
Emporio, Emporio, Greece Our next stop will be at Emporio Village where you can explore one of the oldest and most authentic traditional villages of Santorini, built like a small labyrinth and visit its medieval fortress (15th century). 60 minutes
Perissa Black Sand Beach, Perissa, Greece After that continue towards Perissa Beach and enjoy free time to have lunch and relax at one of the longest black sandy beaches in the Cyclades and the most popular beach of Santorini. 60 minutes
Monastery of Profitis Ilias, Moni Profitou Iliou, Greece Profitis Ilias Mountain will be our next stop where you will finish your tour with a short stop at the highest peak of Santorini (567 meters) to admire the striking panoramic view of the entire island. 30 minutes
Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, Vothonas, Greece After that short stop we continue towards Vine Museum where you can taste Santorini’s distinctive wines and learn about one of the oldest vineyards in Europe while admiring the spectacular view of the volcano. 60 minutes
Sunset in Oia, Oia, Greece Meet your guide again in the early evening for the transfer to Oia, a quintessential Greek village that’s known for its sugar cube houses and blue-domed churches. Join the legions who flock to Oia to watch the sunset, and stroll down streets nestled into the side of the cliffs overlooking the spectacular caldera.
Follow your guide to the ruins of a Venetian castle, known as the Kastro of Oia, and gaze down from the village and caldera to the sea. Return to the coach for the transfer back to your hotel.
120 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Only visitors with a Vaccination proof document check can enter Akrotiri Archaeological Site
From November till March the tour does not include Akrotiri site visit.
During Winter period due to earlier Sunset time the tour starts approximately at 09:00 am
Pick up location is subject to the accommodation location. It will be either from your property or nearby walking distance location
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.
Peter_M
21 Apr 2023
Excavation site was an amazing trip back in time and history. Amazing tour to share with my daughter once in a lifetime experience.
EricaMay_V
13 Apr 2023
I enjoy the tour. I learn a lot. Shout out to our Tour Guide Armani and to the driver Niko. I love the wine tasting and seeing the underground Museum. We went up on the highest mountain in the island and eat in the lovely beach of Perissa. Worth purchasing and trying this tour. Specially if you're a solo traveler this is also a good way for you to meet people. ;)
Sarai_C
04 Apr 2023
This was a nice tour fyi when you go to the black beach they allow you to swim so bring a swim suite and towel
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