Experience the Jewel of the Greek isles: Santorini
Get an intimate look at one of the most beautiful places on Earth, Santorini. This tour “Santorini sightseeing tour” will show you the most incredible historical and cultural sites on this gorgeous Greek island. On this 6-hour private tour, you get an individual guide who has extensive knowledge about Santorini. Learn about what awaits you on your very own Santorini guided tour. Visit Oia, Imerovigli, Firaostefani, Prophet Ilias, Megalochori, Akrotiri, Red Beach, Perivolos Black Sand Beach, Venetsanos Winery
A Santorini half-day tour is not complete without a stop at a traditional winery. Indulge in the excellent local wines and become privy to the secrets of winemaking. Many visitors choose to close their tour with the winery so that they have more time to enjoy the wine tasting experience.
The Santorini southern side is home to some charming villages that stop on your half-day tour. The village of Pyrgos is home to the ruins of an old Venetian castle. You can walk around the paths on a guided tour and see the remnants of the village that was once the island’s capital.
Tour the village of Megalochori to experience the traditional culture of Santorini. The town still has many buildings built in the traditional architecture that you will see as you walk around the streets.
Visit the village that will be part of your south tour in Santorini is Emporio, which is also the largest village. As part of your visit, you will not only get to walk around the town, but you also see some stunning views of the island. There are also historic windmills and nearby ruins worth a look. There are the remnants of a famous tower that dates back to the Medieval times, known as Goulas, as well as the ruins of a Byzantine fortress, Kasteli.
No trip to Santorini is complete without visiting the beaches. On the south side, there is the Black Beach and the Red Beach. The Red Beach offers unique views, named due to the color of the sand. The cliffs behind the beach feature soaring red lava that goes right into the shore and majestic blue sea for a truly stunning view.
The Red Beach is close to Akrotiri, which you might know as the Minoan Pompeii. Some say that Plato’s story of Atlantis, connected to the stories of the ancient town of Akrotiri. Similar to Pompeii, a volcanic eruption destroyed the city in 1450. The volcanic ash kept the Minoan city well-preserved. Archeologists discovered three-story buildings, furniture, pottery, and even an advanced drainage system.
As you embark on your 5-hour Santorini half-day tour around the southern side of the aisle, you will experience so much of what the island has to offer. You also have the chance to hike up the famous peak of Prophet Ilias, which is the highest mountain on the island at 2,000 feet above sea level. It leaves you breathless from the fantastic views, and you have the chance to walk inside the Greek Christian monastery at the summit.
With a private tour of the island, you have the chance to visit each of these locations, focusing on the experience that you wish to gain from your trip. You have a professional guide and will be picked up and dropped off from the point of your choice.
The pickup place for cruise ship passengers is on the top exit of the cable car in Fira town. Your guide will be waiting for you there and will have a sign with your name on it. Athinios port: pickup at the arrival area. Santorini Airport: Pickup at the arrivals terminal. Hotel pickup: From your hotel or accommodation in Santorini
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Return to original departure point
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