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Experience the beauty of Santorini by joining this full day tour. Learn about the ancient and medieval history of the island and feel the local culture, taste the local wines, and finsh your day with an unforgetable sunset in Oia.
About this activity
Duration 8 hours
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Your hotel or nearest point accessible by a minivan vehicle.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
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Experience
Highlights
Join a small-group tour and discover the magnificent Venetian Castles in Emporio, Akrotiri, Pyrgos, and Oia villages
Participate in an interactive music show with handmade instruments from ancient times
Chill out at the volcanic black sandy beach or even swim for a bit
Take free time for lunch and later taste some local wines
Enjoy the famous sunset from the edge of the beautiful village of Oia
Full description
The tour starts late in the morning by picking you up from your hotel. 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 by la ponta" an amazing workshop of traditional Greek music instruments full of information about Greek mythology and music.
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. Leaving Emporio 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.
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. Afterward you will 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. After the walk to the castle you will relax in an old canava and taste local wines.
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. 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.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Small group tour (max. 15 persons)
Wine tasting
Tour escort
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Fuel cost and local taxes
Free time for lunch (not included)
What’s Not Included
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
10 entrance fee to La Ponta (optional)
Entry fee for the music show
Not suitable for
Pregnant women
Wheelchair users
Prepare for the activity
Important information
What to bring
Comfortable shoes
Swimwear
Know before you go
• At the time of booking let the supplier know your hotel name and location; the local partner will email you with the pickup details
• Pickup begins approximately 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time and is done from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle
• Please expect to walk dor a moderate amount of time during the tour