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Santorini Tour: Hidden Gems, Wine Tasting, and Sunset
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386 Ratings
Pyrgos
Embark on a full day Santorini tour that takes you off the beaten path. Explore ancient and medieval history, visit Venetian castles, relax on a black sandy beach, indulge in a wine tasting experience, and witness a breathtaking sunset in Oia.
Embark on a full day Santorini tour that takes you off the beaten path. Explore ancient and medieval history, visit Venetian castles, relax on a black sandy beach, indulge in a wine tasting experience, and witness a breathtaking sunset in Oia.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Castelli of Pyrgos - Explore the charming village of Pyrgos, perched atop a hill. Ascend to the summit where the Venetian castle offers a stunning panoramic view of the caldera and the island.
- Symposion by La Ponta - A brief drive will take the group to the traditional village of Megalochori, where you can visit the renowned “Symposion,” a…
- Castelli of Pyrgos - Explore the charming village of Pyrgos, perched atop a hill. Ascend to the summit where the Venetian castle offers a stunning panoramic view of the caldera and the island.
- Symposion by La Ponta - A brief drive will take the group to the traditional village of Megalochori, where you can visit the renowned “Symposion,” a fascinating workshop showcasing traditional Greek musical instruments, rich with insights into Greek mythology and music. Please note, this stop is not included from October 15th to the end of March.
- Akrotiri - The group will then drive around the Akrotiri castle, pausing briefly for photos to capture the breathtaking views of the castle and the caldera from the island’s southern side.
- Perissa Black Sand Beach - After leaving Akrotiri, enjoy some leisure time at Perivolos, the island’s most famous black sand beach. Relax, swim, or savor a local meal.
- Castelli of Emporio - Proceed to the village of Emporio, wander through its quaint streets, and admire the best-preserved Venetian castle, once the island’s medieval trade hub.
- Artemis Karamolegos Winery - Following the castle visit, unwind in an old canava and sample local wines.
- Firostefani - The group will then make a brief stop in Firostefani, perfect for capturing stunning photos of the iconic Blue Dome and the Rock of Skaros, the former capital during the Venetian era.
- Oia’s Main Street - The tour concludes in Oia village. Discover the narrow alleys, old captain’s houses, unique cave dwellings, and romantic chapels. End the day with a spectacular sunset over the caldera from within Oia’s Venetian castle. After a delightful day, you will be transported back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Small-group tour for a personalized experience
- Expert tour escort/host guide included
- Enjoy a curated wine tasting session
- Comfort of travel in an air-conditioned minivan
- Convenient free hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Small-group tour for a personalized experience
- Expert tour escort/host guide included
- Enjoy a curated wine tasting session
- Comfort of travel in an air-conditioned minivan
- Convenient free hotel pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
- Entrance Fee at symposion 13€pp(Interactive music instrument presentation).
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fee at symposion 13€pp(Interactive music instrument presentation).
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the stunning allure of Santorini on our full day exploration away from the tourist crowds. Gain insight into the island’s ancient and medieval past and uncover the spectacular charm of the Venetian fortresses. Unwind on the island’s gorgeous black sandy coast, appreciate the native culture complemented with a wine tasting session,…
Immerse yourself in the stunning allure of Santorini on our full day exploration away from the tourist crowds. Gain insight into the island’s ancient and medieval past and uncover the spectacular charm of the Venetian fortresses. Unwind on the island’s gorgeous black sandy coast, appreciate the native culture complemented with a wine tasting session, and end your day with a memorable sunset in Oia.
- Dress code is smart casual
- 15 October to end of March We do not visit the music workshop of Symposion
- Thera are walking guided parts during this tour in Pyrgos and Emporeio Village
- Children under 7 years old can not attend the music presentation at Symposion
Location
Castelli of Pyrgos
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(386 Ratings)
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Michelle_a
Feb 20, 2025
A must for anyone visiting Santorini! - 5+ Stars! Our guide, Gregory is fantastic, knowledgeable and an excellent tour guide and driver! With the current situation, we ended up having a private tour of beautiful picturesque Santorini. We visited iconic sites, took stunning photos and created lasting memories. Gregory’s captivating storytelling and passion for the island’s history left us in awe. This tour is a must for anyone visiting Santorini!
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Sarsee_m
Nov 17, 2024
Great tour - Great tour, we learned a lot more about the island and its history and more about the locals. We got to see places that we couldn’t have got to on our own and overall it was a great experience.
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Vira_k
Nov 15, 2024
Santorini tour - The tour guide was awesome! So much information in a single day, and we got to see so many beautiful historical places. The tour guide brought us to the most amazing places for picture taking and gave us enough time to enjoy all of the places we went to. Very grateful for this tour, an incredible experience!
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Divya_b
Nov 10, 2024
Brilliant! - Very comprehensive and educational too. Extremely informative guide and driver. It was a day well spent.
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Felice_s
Nov 5, 2024
Fabulous Tour With an Excellent Guide - This tour was amazing. Gregorios was our guide and driver. He is personable and made this a special day. He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Santorini and the details of each town. We visited so many interesting places that I can't name them all here.
Our lunch stop at the black sand beach in Perissa was wonderful. The restaurant was great and the sea view is awesome.
The wine tasting at the Wine Museum was lovely.
We definitely would recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to get a taste of Santorini through the eyes of a local.
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Sarahbh4331gw
Oct 23, 2024
Venetian castle day tour - very enjoyable - Great history tour and explanation of origins of Santorini’s focussed on the Venetian Castles . Gregori was a great guide , enthusiastic, patient and had great knowledge of Santorini .
Thankyou for a great day - Well worth it . I particularly enjoyed the walk through the medieval village of Emporeio & understanding how & why it was built like that .
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Misael_t
Oct 20, 2024
Beat Santorini Tour - This was amazing. The guide Gregory was very informative and professional as we travel through Europe this has been the highlight of our travels, Highly recommended.
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Durhamsk
Oct 19, 2024
Wonderful day out - Gregory was a brilliant guide supplying just the right amount of information. He was also a very safe driver who constantly met the needs of the participants. The tour was well paced with a great itinerary. Highly recommended
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William_s
Oct 10, 2024
Book with Gregory! - My wife and i cannot speak highly enough of the job Gregory did on this tour. He gave us so much information on the island and its history and it kept all of us on the edge of our seats. This is a very long tour but with Gregory it went by so fast and we didn’t want it to end. 10 out of 10 experience
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Gayzel_d
Oct 9, 2024
Very informative, hands on experience! - We’ve learned alot from this tour. Gregory is the best guide we ever had! We’ve done quite a few tours from different places, countries, and he is so far the best All the excursions included in this tour were also well thought of. Impressed with every details they come with. We can’t tell everything here or we will spoil them for you. That is for you to see and believe.
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