Santorini Highlights and Venetian Castles Small-Group Day Tour
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Castelli of Pyrgos, Pyrgos 84701 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Symposion by La Ponta, Megalochori Village, Megalochori 847 00 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Akrotiri, Akrotiri, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Perissa Black Sand Beach, Perissa 847 03 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, Epar. Od. Messarias - Archeas Thiras, Vothonas 847 00 Greece
After the walk to the castle you will relax in an old canava and taste local wines.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Firostefani, Firostefani, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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."
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
10:30 AM
Duração: 10 To 11 Hours
Ponto de partida: 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)
Airports- Santorini Airport, Greece
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.