Since I had no experience in international travels, I was pretty much frazzled when we decided to go to Santorini. Even though the island is small and one can become a self-guide, I was a little sceptical about the plan. That’s why I urged to have a look at the Santorini guided tours.
The guided tours have lots of benefits that most travellers are unaware of. Even I was also unaware how the guided tour would help us to explore Santorini in the best way. But when the tour officially started after our landing at the Santorini airport, I got to realize how beneficial the guided tours are as compared to independent tours.
Here, in the below section, I have discussed the perks that I got to enjoy with the Santorini guide tour.
Helps in Covering Maximum Sites In Limited Time
One of the major advantages of booking guided tours is that they can help in covering maximum attractions in a short time. We visited five to six different places every day with our guide and since we had a plan for five days in Santorini, we were able to cover at least thirty different spots with our guide.
No need to Spend Hours In Making An Itinerary
We didn’t have to work hard in making itinerary plans. The task was done by our guide and he prepared it in a way where we would be able to enjoy sightseeing and get some refreshment also. Moreover, the times he prepared were perfect for sightseeing in Santorini. As the sunset view is one of the major attractions of the island, our guide included this for every day we were staying. He just changed the location so that we could have different experiences of the sunset.
Comes with Transport Services
One of the best things about the Santorini guided tours is that the packages come with transport. So, we didn’t have to worry about booking cabs or private cars. On top of that, our guide drove the car which further reduced our hurdles since he knew the routes better than us.
Gives Insights Into The Local Culture And Livelihood
Thanks to our guide, we were able to get an in depth insight into the local culture and livelihood of Santorini. He unravelled several facts which are not known to many people. For example, he described the entire history of the Thera ruins which helped us a lot in understanding Santorini’s history. In fact, he also helped us to choose the best dining places and we trusted his suggestions.
Conclusion
Our guide tour in Santorini was just the way we expected it to be. In addition, since I pestered to book guided tours, I was scared at first. But by the end of our stay in Santorini, my friends did admit that a guided tour is much better than independent trips.
