4-Hour Santorini Walking Tour through Pyrgos, Emporio and Akrotiri

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Pyrgos, surrounded by vineyards producing white wines
• 02 Explore Emporio, at the foot of Profitis Ilias Mountain
• 03 Go to Akrotiri village, famous for its sunset views
• 04 Walk through ancient narrow alleys leading to Venetian castles

Go for a walk through traditional villages along ancient narrow alleys that lead up to Venetian castles, witnesses to the history of the island. Discover what life was like within the castle walls during Venetian times as you explore Pyrgos, Emporio, and Akrotiri.

Go to the La Ponta castle in Akrotiri, known for its powerful defensive position.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Santorini, Pyrgos

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Walk Through Pyrgos, Emporio, and Akrotiri

• Visit the castle of Pyrgos, which has a unique entrance through the "Porta" and a system of passageways used for protection and escape in times of need.

• Explore the square-shaped tower of "Goulas" in Emporio, used to store crops and formerly used as a refuge.

• Go to the La Ponta castle in Akrotiri, known for its powerful defensive position.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide's fee: 160 euros for a 4-hour tour

What's Not Included

• Transportation (costs vary according to the number of people and hours; ask for a quote)

• Lunch (recommendations will be provided according to your requests)

Know before you go

• The use of a private car or mini-bus with driver is necessary for this tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Santorini, Greece

Tour start

Pyrgos 271 00, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.