Santorini Half Day Tour

Enjoy personalized attention from your native Santorini guide and get an eye-opening look into historic places, listen to the in-the-know commentary and capture marvelous island views. Travel in style as you hit the top attractions on Santorini. The tour that includes Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, excavations of Akrotiri, Red Beach, Black Sand Beach, Prophets Ilias, Pyrgos. The perfect way to get to know Santorini in half day.

Location

First, you visit the Ancient site of Akrotiri, also known as the Minoan Pompeii, which was destroyed and covered by the Minoan Pompeii, which was destroyed and covered by the ashes of an enormous volcanic eruption in 1450 BC. The ancient Minoan city buried by the volcanic eruption 3600 years ago was discovered in 1967 nearby the modern village Akrotiri, remarkably well-preserved. Pottery, furniture, advanced drainage systems and three-story buildings have been discovered at the site. Many belief the disaster and the site itself as the inspiration behind Plato’s story of Atlantis.

Leaving the Akrotiri excavations, you will continue to the most famous and beautiful beaches of Santorini. First, you’ll visit the red beach located only some steps away from the ancient site of Akrotiri. The red beach is well known for the unique color of the sand and the hill behind it. Soaring red lava cliffs which drop right to the sandy shore and into the clear blue sea make for a majestic setting and one to enjoy.

Next, you are off to feel the sand beneath your feet as you visit the famous black beach, with its crystal blue waters, on the southeastern coast of the island. Take in the spectacular views of the Aegean Sea and the nearby islands. Enjoy an optional lunch of fish or at a seaside restaurant.

Then you will make your way to the peak of Prophet Ilias, Santorini’s highest mountain that stands some 2,000 feet above the sea. Be amazed by the island vistas around you and follow your guide inside the ornate Greek Christian monastery perched at the mountain’s summit.

From here you’ll proceed to the village of Pyrgos, the old capital of the island, where you’ll take a guided walk along the narrow paths to the ruins of the Venetian castle.

On the way to the Northern part of Santorini, you will make a short stop in Firostefani to see the famous Blue Dome Church, the subject of so many Santorini postcards, and the caldera.

You’ll visit the traditional village of Imerovigli, which is situated on a higher cliff. In front of the village is an enormous rock called Skaros, which used to be the best spot to look out for pirates.

Continue through the beautiful Santorini countryside to the village of Oia. Built in the northern part of the caldera rim, Oia is the most photographed location in Santorini and a place where many artists have found their inspiration in Oia’s beauty, the traditional architecture, and the amazing sunset.

Enjoy the stunning views of the caldera, where many dwellings are built into niches of the volcanic rock. You will also have a panoramic view of the rest of Santorini and the Aegean Sea.

Inclusions

  • Professional guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees

 

PRICES

Duration: 5-hours

1-4 people — € 70 per hour.   Total price for 5 hours private tour will cost 350 Euros

5-8 people — € 90 per hour.   Total price for 5 hours private tour will cost 450 Euros

9-12 people — € 110 per hour.   Total price for 5 hours private tour will cost 550 Euros
13-16 people — € 130 per hour.   Total price for 5 hours private tour will cost 650 Euros
17-20 people — € 160 per hour.   Total price for 5 hours private tour will cost 650 Euros

All stated prices are per private group and not per person

 

TOUR PAYMENT / RESERVATION

 A deposit of €20 per tour is required to secure your reservation with us. The remaining balance will be paid (in cash) directly to the driver or your tour guide at the end of the tour.
After you have made your booking we will send you an e-mail confirming.
You can cancel your booking up to 3 days before the commencement of your tour and get a refund for the deposit. Beyond that deadline, no refund will be issued.

Enjoy your tour!