Suggestions for Santorini Private Tours

Santorini Island tour (4 to 5 hours)   Visually, Santorini is the most spectacular of the isles in the Cyclades. With its brilliant flooded caldera, high cliffs and charming villages, it is the Greek Isle of everyone’s dreams. Our tour will take us to Santorini’s highest peak, crowned by the Mount Profitis Ilias Monastery. At 883 feet, Mt. Profitis Ilias rugged landscape is largely composed of volcanic rocks as a result of hundreds of eruptions during the last two million years, some of them being large caldera-forming events. Here, in this remote spot, we’ll have an ideal photo opportunity to capture the beauty of this ancient island. We’ll discover the village of Pyrgos, which was the capital of Santorini until 1800. Here we’ll be able to admire the beautiful old houses and the Venetian Fortress crowned by several churches. Our half-day tour then takes us to one of the island’s most famous modern wineries. Viniculture is an ancient art in Santorini, and the fact that vines thrive at all is amazing considering the fact that the island has limited water resources. But the volcanic soil is an excellent medium for producing grapes, especially the Assyrtiko grape – a rare, white variety. After our visit, we’ll drive through the countryside to visit Oia. This traditional Greek village of whitewashed cubes is perched impossibly high on cliffs at the north west tip of the island. Here, take in the stunning views of the island from one of the charming cafés or stroll above the rooftops of the homes carved into the cliffs and gaze into the deep blue waters of the caldera far below. From Oia village, we’ll drive to the cliff top town of Fira. Our tour ends here.   Comfortable clothing, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen are suggested.     contact us for offer

Fira Town, Prehistoric Museum and Oia Village (4 hours) Your tour will begin in Fira, with a visit the newly built Prehistoric Museum of Thira, the second largest pre-historical museum in Greece. The museum houses finds from the excavation site of Akrotiri, as well as other sites on the island. The exhibition is structured in four units, referring to the history of research at Thira, the geology of Thira, the island's history from the Late Neolithic to the Late Cycladic I period and the heyday of the city at Akrotiri. The exhibits include fossils of plants that flourished before the human habitation of Thira as well as archeological objects dating back to 3300 B.C. After our visit, we’ll drive through the countryside to visit Oia. This traditional Greek village of whitewashed cubes is perched impossibly high on cliffs at the north west tip of the island. Here, take in the stunning views of the island from one of the charming cafés or stroll above the rooftops of the homes carved into the cliffs and gaze into the deep blue waters of the caldera far below. After Oia village, we’ll return to the town of Fira. Our tour ends here. The rest of the day is yours to wander the twisting alleys and pedestrian walkways of Fira Town, filled with galleries, jewelry shops, and Greek souvenirs. Please note that on Mondays the Museum is closed. We can substitute it with a visit to Pyrgos village and a local winery instead. Comfortable clothing, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen are suggested. contact us for offer

Santorini Island Tour and Akrotiri Excavations (4-5 hours)   Our tour will take us to the village of Pyrgos, which was the capital of Santorini until 1800. Here we’ll be able to admire the beautiful old houses and the Venetian Fortress crowned by several churches. Our half-day tour then continues south to the world renown Akrotiri Excavations, dating back to the 2nd century BC. Marvel the amazing ruins, the 2 and 3 story houses with plumbing and the pottery. After the visit to Akrotiri we continue to one of the island’s most famous modern wineries. Viniculture is an ancient art in Santorini, and the fact that vines thrive at all is amazing considering the fact that the island has limited water resources. But the volcanic soil is an excellent medium for producing grapes, especially the Assyrtiko grape – a rare, white variety. After our visit, we’ll drive to the cliff top town of Fira. Our tour ends here. PS. if you have some more time to spend we can add a visit to the beautiful village of Oia located in the northern tip of the island. Please note that this tour is not available on Mondays because the Akrotiri site is closed. Comfortable clothing, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen are suggested. contact us for offer

Santorini Traditional Villages (4 hours)   Your tour will begin with a drive to the village of Pyrgos, which was the capital of Santorini until 1800. Here you will be able to admire the beautiful old houses and the Venetian Fortress crowned by several churches. Explore this typical example of a fortified Cycladic village, with great panoramic views all around the coast. Our tour will take us to Santorini’s highest peak, crowned by the Mount Profitis Ilias Monastery. At 883 feet, Mt. Profitis Ilias rugged landscape is largely composed of volcanic rocks as a result of hundreds of eruptions during the last two million years, some of them being large caldera-forming events. Here, in this remote spot, we’ll have an ideal photo opportunity to capture the beauty of this ancient island. Our tour continues with a visit to Mesa Gonia. This village suffered greatly during the 1956 earthquake, and many of its residents abandoned it to settle in the nearby village of Kamari. However, the village has made a comeback of late, and is certainly worth visiting for its traditional architecture. Nearby is the village of Exo Gonia, where you will visit the famous church of Panagia Episkopi, a Byzantine-style church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The church was built in the end of the 11th century with, all expenses paid by the Byzantine emperor Alexios Komninos.   Comfortable clothing, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen are suggested.   contact us for offer

Santorini Tradition (4 hours)

We meet you in Fira or from your hotel. Our car will drive you to the village of Vourvoulos. A small village 3 klms from Fira town with traditional character. Here we will take the donkeys and ride north through the vineyards and the countryside. We will stop at a small beach for a picnic. We then return to Vourvoulos village to take the car back to Fira or your hotel. Duration of this tour is aprox. 3 hours. The price includes English speaking escort, lunch basket, and half a bottle of wine per person. Comfortable clothing, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen are suggested.

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SANTORINI SHORE EXCURSIONS

Santorini shore excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers visiting Santorini:

The above tours can be booked also by clients arriving on cruise ships. The ships dock off the old port of Fira. You then take the tender to the port and the cable car to the town of Fira. We will meet you at the top of the cable car with a sign with your name and begin our tour of Santorini. We are open to your suggestions or preferences. Contact us to organize a tour of Santorini with or without a tour guide to fit your timetable and budget.         SANTORINI PRIVATE YACHT CHARTER VIP TRANSFERS - PARTIES - WEDDINGS - HONEYMOONS - SUNSET AND MOONLIGHT CRUISES MORE INFORMATION HERE>>

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