Santorini Full 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, Emporio, Megalochori, Prophets Ilias, Pyrgos, and Santo Wines. The perfect way to get to know Santorini in one day.

Route

A Santorini (GR)B FirostefaniC ImerovigliD OiaE Prophet IliasF PyrgosG Venetsanos WineryH MegalochoriI Akrotiri ExcavationsJ Red BeachK EmborioL Black Beach Perivolos

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 continue to visit the village of Emporio, the largest village on the island of Santorini. You can look at the historic windmills and have an excellent view of the rest of the island. On the hill above the village, you’ll discover both the ruins of Kasteli, a fortress from the Byzantine period and the ruins of Goulas.
The next stop is the village of Megalochori. Which is one of the most traditional villages on the island. Your guide will take you through the narrow streets where you will have the opportunity to admire the traditional architecture of the village.

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. Your next stop is at the winery where you will learn the secrets of winemaking and enjoy all the tastes of the famous local wines.

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