Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option, Santorini

About this activity

Exclusive Santorini Experiences: Classic & Full-Day Tours

Classic Highlight Tour (5.5 hours)

Explore Santorini in a small group (Up to 12 guests). Stroll through Oia, admiring its blue-domed churches, Cycladic charm, and cave houses with breathtaking caldera views. Capture stunning panoramas from Prophet Elias Monastery, then explore Pyrgos, a timeless village. Enhance your experience with an optional wine tasting (€20 per person) at a renowned winery, savoring Santorini’s distinct volcanic flavors.

Full-Day Tour (7,5 hours)

Go beyond the highlights with all stops from the Classic Tour, plus a visit to Akrotiri Excavations (entry not included, €20 per person), where an ancient city is frozen in time. See the Red Beach’s striking volcanic cliffs and wander through Emporio Village, a medieval maze with a Venetian castle.

Both tours include an expert tour leader /driver and comfortable transportation, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable Santorini adventure.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Argyros Travel

Ages: Children (1–17 years) · Adults (18–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Bottled water
Included: Local Tour leader
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Transport by air-conditioned Mini Van

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Alcoholic beverages: Winetasting cost (20 € per person)
Not included: Akrotiri Excavations Entrance

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Our meeting point.

There you will meet your guide and you will start your experience
Oia's Main Street

50 min

At this postcard-perfect village with the whitewashed facades and pastel-hued houses. Loose yourself in Oia’s winding streets, duck under bougainvillea archways and bask in the feel of Santorini’s allure.
The castle of Pyrgos

40 min

The village of Pyrgos where you will have about 20 minutes to see this quaint village
Monastery of Profitis Ilias

20 min

Prophet Elias Monastery which offers panoramic, wow-inspiring views as it’s the island’s highest point. There you will get a glimpse of how life as a monk is and explore this exquisite monastery.
Artemis Karamolegos Winery

50 min Admission not included

Indulge in a 4-course wine tasting overlooking the captivating vineyards. Over the next hour you will get to know the winery and learn how wine was produced in Santorini in the past up until now. 20 € entrance per person
Argyros Travel

Passing by

Argyros Travel is an agency founded by local professionals, who strive for almost two generations, to show the unknown side of Santorini. What we do is help you get the journey of a lifetime, with seamless transportations services, specially designed island tours and accommodation. We chose our family name to be our band name because we are and want to remain a family business, dedicated to people who love Santorini as much as we do! We are committed to pushing boundaries every day to maintain the high standards of our services and keep adding value.
Akrotiri Archaeological Site

one hour Admission not included

Akrotiri Excavations: Often called the "Pompeii of the Aegean," this advanced prehistoric city featured two-story houses, vibrant frescoes, and an elaborate drainage system, showcasing the sophistication of Minoan civilization. Entrance 20€ per person
Red Beach

15 min

Red Beach Viewpoint: A stunning panoramic spot overlooking the iconic red cliffs and crystal-clear waters of Santorini’s most unique volcanic beach. Ideal for photos and breathtaking views.
Castelli of Emporio

45 min

Emporio Village: A charming traditional village with narrow alleys, a medieval Kasteli (castle), and well-preserved Cycladic architecture, offering a glimpse into Santorini’s history and local life

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Outside the Local Bus Terminal of Fira.

Our Vehicles park outside the Bus Terminal . We will hold a sign "Santorini highlights tour" and a sign on the windshield. Our vehicles have stickers "Argyros Travel"

End point

Outside the Local Bus Terminal of Fira.

Our Vehicles park outside the Bus Terminal . We will hold a sign "Santorini highlights tour" and a sign on the windshield. Our vehicles have stickers "Argyros Travel"

Pickup points

San Marino Suites by Calm Collection
Hotel Hellas Santorini
Nemesis Rooms & Apartments
You And Me Suites
Hotel Thirasia
Hotel Santorini
Nova Luxury Suites
Delfini 1
Panorama Boutique Hotel
The Noverian Bios Santorini
Uma Ray Suites
Beyond Suites

and 101 more pickup points

Pick-up is included in your booking.

We'll contact you through Viator to arrange the meeting point and time. Please ensure your phone number is provided. Using WhatsApp can make communication easier.

No pick-up from the Old Port of Fira (not accessible by vehicles).

For customers who don't respond to our calls or messages two hours before the tour's starting time, please meet us at outside the Fira bus station at the tour start time.

Using your ticket

Morning Tours Classic and Full Day:

Starts Daily at 09:00

Afternoon Classic Tour

1 May 15 August at 15:30
16 August - 07 September at 15:00
08 September - 30 September at 14:30
01 October - 25 October at 14:00

We suggest to have comfortable walking shoes , sunglasses , hat and sunscreen .

Do not wear black clothes due to the hot sun of Greece

If the weather is chilly, we suggest to bring a jacket.

*Guests from Cruises*

If you are traveling with cruise ship we would like to inform us the name of the ship.

At the disembarkation from your cruise ask what time is the last tender boat and inform your guide accordingly .

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
We suggest sunscreen, hat ,sunglasses and a jacket (for late in the evening if it is windy)
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Options

Classic Highlights Tour

SEMI-PRIVATE STARTS AT 9 AM

Duration: 5 hours

Classic Itinerary: Oia Village, Highest peak of the island, Pyrgos Village , Winery

Wine Tasting Not Included: At Karamolegos Winery, paid on the spot, includes 4 different wines and a plate of snacks

Pickup included
Private Full Day

PRIVATE - STARTS AT ANYTIME: from 8 AM to 10:00 AM

Extended version: This option has more stops

Duration: 7 hours

Full itinerary: Oia Village, Highest Peak, Pyrgos Village, Winery, Akrotiri Excavations, Red Beach, Emporio Village

Akrotiri Excavations: Entrance Fee not Included

Wine Tasting Not Included: At Karamolegos Winery, paid on the spot, includes 4 different wines and a plate of snacks

Contact: 1–2 days before your tour, for the exact pick-up location and time.

Pickup included
Full Day Highlights Tour

SEMI-PRIVATE STARTS AT 9 AM

This is the Extended version: This option has extra stops.

Duration: 7 hours

Full Day itinerary: Oia village, Highest peak of the island, Pyrgos Village, Winery, Akrotiri Excavations, Red Beach, Emporio Village

Akrotiri Excavations : Entrance not Included

Wine Tasting Not Included: At Karamolegos Winery, paid on the spot, includes 4 different wines and a plate of snacks

Pickup included
Private Classic

PRIVATE - START ANYTIME: From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Duration: 5 hours

Winetasting Not Included: Paid on the spot, includes 4 different wines and a plate of snacks

Classic Itinerary: Oia Village, Highest peak of the island Panorama, Pyrgos Village, Winery Visit

Mercedes-Benz

Contact: 1–2 days before your tour, we will provide you with the exact pick-up location and time

Pickup included
Classic Highlights

This is a Special Offer Option

Duration: 5 hours

Classic Highlights tour: Oia Village, Highest Peak of the island , Pyrgos Village, Winery

Wine Tasting Not Included: At Karamolegos Winery, paid on the spot, includes 4 different wines and a plate of snacks