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Discover what to expect on a Santorini Island sightseeing tour. Learn what this private,half-day tour offers you.
Santorini Hotels, Airport, Port, Cable Car in Fira for cruise ship passengers
Flexible departure time
Top Greece Tours & Travel provides you the chance to explore the island on a six-hour private tour. Available every day, these tours can give you the opportunity to discover the unique attributes of the island. Various stops along the tour enable you to get closer to the natural beauty and explore the cultural aspects of the area.
Your Santorini sightseeing tour takes place on a sprinter Mercedes minibus, which is a top-of-the-line luxury vehicle and guides you through some of the most popular spots on the island, including Oia, Firostefani, and Black Beach. Leaving from your chosen pick-up point at the time you have scheduled, the half-day tour gets off to the perfect start with a private guide who is entertaining and knowledgeable. As you explore, he or she will provide interesting facts, stories, and other tidbits about the area.
The first stop on the tour is the Santorini Caldera. This famous spot is steeped in history, which your guide will share with you. As your tour continues, you will travel over the countryside. Be sure to take in all the scenery on the way to your next stop in Oia. This village is on the caldera rim. It is known for being very photogenic and inspirational, so have your camera ready. The beauty here is found in everything from the stunning sunset to the historic architecture.
Moving on, you’ll explore the caldera further, gazing at the dwellings built into the volcanic rock. Also, be sure not to miss the views of the Aegean Sea. As you move upwards, your views expand and the tour makes its next stop in Imerovigli, a village known for the old pirate lookout spot, Skaros.
As the Santorini Island sightseeing tour progresses, you will stop by the Blue Dome Church in Firostefani. You may have seen this site before because it is a popular postcard image.
Then, you will climb Prophet Elias, which is the highest mountain at 2,000 feet above sea level. Your guide will take you inside the Greek Christian monastery at the summit of the mountain.
Other villages you will visit on your tour include Megalochori with its narrow streets, Firostefani with the Blue Dome Church, and Emporio, the island’s largest village with windmills, the ruins of Kasteli and Goulas, and a Byzantine fortress.
The Akrotiri Excavations are your next stop where you can learn about the myths and legends of this prehistoric Bronze Age city. It has been suggested this may be the mythical city of Atlantis. You will get to see the different buildings and other aspects of life as it was in this prosperous city.
Onwards in the tour, you visit Black Beach, so named because of its black volcanic pebble “sand.” You will have the chance for lunch at a restaurant alongside the Aegean Sea. After eating, it is off to the Winery Venetsanos to learn about winemaking and do a little tasting to finish off the tour.
When you partake in a Santorini Island sightseeing tour, you get a unique experience. The private tour enables you to create a journey of your very own, tailored to your personal preferences.
Finally, no tour of a Greek island can be complete without a little wine. You’ll stop at the Venetsanos Winery where you will learn about winemaking and enjoy a tasting (optional). From stunning views of the water to ancient villages steeped in history, you get a little bit of everything with this full-day tour.
Our tour is the perfect way to see the highlights of Santorini. Our private tours include both a pickup from and a drop-off to established meeting points, a professional tour guide and transport throughout the tour in a late model air-conditioned minivan stocked with complimentary bottled water. All food and drinks are on your own, except the water. Gratuities are optional.
