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Full-Day Santorini Villages History Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Winetour, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    8 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Discover the charming villages of Thira Island and visit ancient landmarks. Stroll through local vineyards, see the ruins of the island’s medieval capital, and take in the views of nearby islands from various viewpoints. Don't forget to witness an amazing sunset in Oia village.

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    • Take a bus tour around the villages of Santorini with the Santorini tour guide. Visit Panagia Episkopi, the oldest Byzantine church on the island, built in 1115, from the ruins of a 6th-century church. Its interior is decorated with wall paintings and is considered to be one of the most historical monuments.

    • Head to Mesa Gonia village, considered to be the centre of Santorinian wine production. 

    • Explore Pyrgos village, one of the most picturesque villages on the island. 

    • Visit Skaros, ruins of the medieval capital, and stroll around the village. Take pictures of the beautiful churches and enjoy the spectacular views of the island once you reach the top of the village.

    • Make a stop in Oia village, located in the western part of the island with its iconic blue domes and sunset viewpoints.

What's Included

  • English-speaking Santorini tour guide

  • Shared transportation

  • Episkopi Byzantine church entrance fee

What's Excluded

  • Meals are not included

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal Expenses

Know before you go

  • Guests must be 10 minutes early at the meeting point.

  • Guests must be able to walk over cobblestones and uneven surfaces, inclines, and steps.

  • The starting times might change depending on the season and the time of the sunset and you will be advised upon confirmation of your booking, if applicable.

  • Children aged 4 and under are free of charge; however, infants 0-1 years can also travel free if they sit on an adult's lap.

  • Recommend wearing comfortable clothing and flat-soled, closed walking shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Please take a light jacket for the sunset.

  • Once the booking has been completed, the customer service team will contact you and will let you know the exact location of the meeting point and time.

  • Mesa Gonia is the only village that wasn’t restored since the great earthquake of 1956, and this will give you a unique opportunity to see how was life there before this dramatic event.

  • Oia village was once a thriving village that was built by captains and sailors.

  • This is not a private pick-up; the collection is provided from specific meeting areas.

  • Excursion pick up times departure from April to 4th September: Exo gonia 14:50, Kamari 15:00, Monolithos 14:50, Messaria 14:45, Karterados 14:45, Fira 14:40, Pyrgos 14:30, Perissa 14:00, Perivolos 14:05, Emporio 14:05, Vlichada14:10, Akrotiri 14:20, Meghalochori 14:25.

  • Excursion pick up times departure from 5th September: Exo gonia 13:50, Kamari 14:00, Monolithos 13:50, Messaria 13:45, Karterados 13:35, Fira 13:40, Pyrgos 13:30, Perissa 13:00, Perivolos 13:05, Emporio 13:05, Vlichada13:10, Akrotiri 13:20, Meghalochori 13:25.

Meeting Point

Santorini, Greece

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 EUR 29 Per Person
Child
1 To 2 EUR 14 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 32 / person