Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Oia and Fira, including Museum of Prehistoric Thira and Wine Tasting

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About this activity

On this private shore excursion from the Santorini Old port, you will cover all the top sights of the island. Start your tour by ascending on the top of the island with the cable car and board on your private bus. First stop will be at a local winery, where you’ll sample three of the 36 types of wine that Santorini produces. Then explore the unique villages of Oia and Fira, built on the caldera rim, grab a snack at one of the local cafes, and learn interesting facts about the island at the Naval Maritime Museum and the Museum of Prehistoric Thira. You will also have time to wander around the cobbled streets and shops of Fira before returning to the port by cable car.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Achtypis Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Wine tasting
Included: Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Included: Worry Free Terms & Conditions:
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver (port pick up / drop off)

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees
Not included: Entrance fees: Cable Car tickets round-trip

Itinerary

Cultural Village

30 min

You will be transferred from the ship by a colourful local boat to where you will join the waiting motor coach. Drive to the nearby village of Pyrgos, to the local winery.
Santo Wines

40 min Admission not included

In the local winery , a wine tasting of 3 local wines will be offered at the installations of the winery of a total stowage of about 5,000 tons The winery was build and is in operation since 1992. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the winery while your free time.
Museum of Prehistoric Thira

30 min Admission not included

Afterwards a short journey brings you to Fira town, where the new Prehistoric Museum is located. In this remarkable museum you will see artifacts which were excavated at the site of Akrotiri, including the recent discovery of a gold Ibix
Naval Maritime Museum Oia Santorini

15 min Admission not included

Visit the small naval Museum with its private collection.
Oia

40 min

Upon completion of the visit at the museum you will proceed to the most northern tip of the island to experience the unique village of Oia. This dramatic small village built on a steep slope of the caldera has many of its dwellings nestled in niches hewn into the volcanic rock. As you walk through its narrow cobbled streets, you will come across many tiny shops which offer a varied and unusual collection of hand-made works of ceramic art, paintings and semi-precious jewellery. Oia, perched on the edge of the cliffs offers spectacular views of Fira and the volcano.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Delfini 1
Stavros Villas
The Noverian Bios Santorini
Uma Ray Suites
Azzurro Suites
Nautilus Dome
De Sol Spa Hotel
Astir Thira Hotel
Scorpios Beach Santorini
Galatia Villas
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Santorini
Porto Fira Suites

and 186 more pickup points

You must contact the local service provider at least 48hrs before tour to be informed on the exact

pickup time (meeting point will be provided on your confirmation voucher)

Using your ticket

If your Cruise details have changed from the original details advised please contact Achtypis Tours either:
Email: [email protected]
Locally on 26 210 26 301
Internationally on +30 26 210 26 301
If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time within 3 days of booking if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made:
Email: [email protected]
Locally on 26 210 26 301
Internationally on +30 26 210 26 301

If you do not contact the local supplier in due time before your activity to arrange a departure time, your guide and transportation will be waiting at specified meeting point half an hour after the indicated by you (in the booking form) disembarkation time. In this case guide/vehicle in service will be standing-by at meeting point, no longer than 1 hr 15min after your disembarkation time (after this time frame client will be considered as "non show" and staff will leave)

Opening hours are:

09:00 - 14:00 Monday to Friday

This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Please note that the Museum of Prehistoric Thira and Naval Maritime Museum are closed on Mondays.
Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time
Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount