Santorini Half Day Tour – It is a 5-hour guided tour that includes driver, guide, vehicle and covers history and architecture in Santorini, Greece. Also, enjoy Top Tours In Santorini, Santorini Beach Tour, Santorini Sightseeing Tours, Best Excursions In Santorini, Top Santorini Tours, etc.
See the top Santorini sights on a 5-hour private tour that includes travel by sprinter Mercedes minibus. View Santorini Caldera, Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, Mt Prophet Ilias, Akrotiri, Black Beach, and Venetsanos Winery. Your private guide will entertain you with fun and stories about the place you see as you enjoy views.
After meeting up with your guide, the trip starts with a stop at a breathtaking spot in the famous Santorini Caldera where you will be introduced to its history and its unique landscape.
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.
You will visit the village of Imerovigli, situated on a higher cliff with an incredible view. In front of the village is an enormous rock called Skaros, which used to be the best spot to look out for pirates.
On the way, we’ll make a short stop in Firostefani to see the famous Blue Dome Church, the subject of so many Santorini’s postcards.
Then, you will make your way to the peak of Prophet Ilias, the highest mountain that stands some 2,000 feet (600 meters) above the sea. Be amazed by the island vistas around you (360 degrees), and then follow your guide inside the ornate Greek Christian monastery perched at the mountain’s summit.
Explore the myths and legends of Santorini, discovering the Akrotiri Excavations, a prehistoric Bronze Age city, frozen in time by ash that fell during the Minoan volcanic eruption 3600 years ago. Some speculate that this is the origin of the mythical city of Atlantis.
Admire the elaborate drainage system, sophisticated multi-storied buildings, magnificent wall painting, and excavated furniture and vessels that show the former settlement’s great prosperity.
Enjoy a few minutes at the famous Red Beach. Admire the breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea.
Our next stop is at a traditional Winery Venetsanos, where you will learn the secrets of winemaking and enjoy the tastes of the famous local wines.
The tour ends at your Hotel or at the cable car terminal, in Fira for Cruise Ship guests.
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
Return Details
Return to original departure point
Flexible
The whole experience right from the time I made my reservation to the time we were sent back to our hotel was wonderful. Our guide Stephan was friendly, knowledgeable and understanding to our needs. He and the driver were very patient with our family members – our elderly mother and our brother who had difficulty walking. No regrets and would definitely recommend them to anyone visiting Santorini for the first time.
