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Exclusive Santorini Highlights

5.0 (28 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Exclusive Santorini Highlights

About this activity

Private Tour includes:

Visit to Pyrgos Traditional Village. Built in the 15th century by occupying Venetians, it’s one of the island’s five best preserved castle ruins

Akrotiri Excavation of the Prehistoric City of Akrotiri*. This archeological wonder is one of the most important prehistoric sites of the Aegean, and the very first settlement on Santorini, dating from the Late Neolithic period (from the 4th millennium BC).

Self-guided tickets to Akrotiri Excavations.

Vlichada Beach with its very distinctive white volcanic cliffs sculpted beautifully by the sea winds.

Drive along the 4km length of the Perivolos black sand beach

Visit to Megalochori Traditional Village. Dating back to the 17th century, when traders and wealthy landowner barons exported a famous wine of the island called Vinsanto.

Visit Oia village to explore on foot and enjoy unique photographic opportunities with exquisite cliffside views.

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At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–7
Guide
English
Operated by
Blue Shades Of Greece

Ages: Adults (1–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Starts at 9.30am but pick-up time starts from 8.45am depending on the hotel’s location.
  • Included: The Tour is in English
  • Included: Admission fees: Admission tickets to Akrotiri Excavation site
  • Included: Akrotiri Excavation of the Prehistoric City of Akrotiri* (1 hour stop).
  • Included: Liability insurance & designated driver
  • Included: Lunch: Greek traditional dishes pairing it with wine tasting at one of the finest wineries of Santorini, with an expert sommelier. ( 1 hour and 30 min )
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Visit Oia village to explore on foot and enjoy unique photographic opportunities
  • Included: Visit to Megalochori Traditional Village.
  • Included: Drive along the 4km length of the Perivolos black sand beach.
  • Included: Pick up & return transfers.
  • Included: Pyrgos Village

Not included

  • Not included: Expert guide for Akrotiri NOT included.
  • Not included: Guide for the Akrotiri excavations - Extra cost 200€/hour. This extra service has to be prearranged.

Itinerary

  1. The castle of Pyrgos

    one hour

    Visit to Pyrgos Traditional Village. Built in the 15th century by occupying Venetians, it’s one of the island’s five best preserved castle ruins.

  2. Akrotiri Archaeological Site

    one hour Admission not included

    Akrotiri Excavation of the Prehistoric City of Akrotiri - This archeological wonder is one of the most important prehistoric sites of the Aegean, and the very first settlement on Santorini, dating from the Late Neolithic period (from the 4th millennium BC).

  3. Vlychada Beach

    Passing by

    Vlichada Beach with its very distinctive white volcanic cliffs sculpted beautifully by the sea winds.

  4. Perivolos Beach

    Passing by

    Drive along the 4km length of the Perivolos black sand beach.

  5. Oia

    one hour

    Visit Oia village to explore on foot and enjoy unique photographic opportunities with exquisite cliffside views.

  6. Megalochori - Traditional Village

    one hour

    Visit to Megalochori Traditional Village. Dating back to the 17th century, when traders and wealthy landowner barons exported a famous wine of the island called Vinsanto.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meeting point at the main square.

  • Meeting point is below the Drossos Tourist Office at the main road.

  • At the main road, in front of the pharmacy.

End point

  • Meeting point at the main square.

  • Meeting point is below the Drossos Tourist Office at the main road.

  • At the main road, in front of the pharmacy.

Pickup points

  • Costa Marina Villa
  • Hotel Santorini
  • San Marino Suites by Calm Collection
  • Kalisti Hotel & Suites
  • Ellinon Thea Boutique Hotel
  • Hotel Hellas Santorini
  • Nemesis Rooms & Apartments
  • Ira Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
  • Cosmopolitan Suites
  • Aria Lito Mansion
  • You And Me Suites
  • Hotel Thirasia

and 78 more pickup points

Starts at 09:30 a.m. but the pick-up time starting 08:50 a.m. depends the hotel you are staying.

Please make sure to mention the name of the hotel/accommodation/place you are staying.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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