Greece · Culture

8-Hour Santorini Villages Tour with Byzantine Church and Oia

8 Hours Round trip from Santorini 847 00 Easy pace

Admire the views of Santorinian landscapes

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Panagia Episkopi, the oldest Byzantine church on Santorini, built in 1115
02 Explore Mesa Gonia, the centre of Santorinian wine production
03 Stroll through picturesque Pyrgos, one of the island's most beautiful villages
04 See the ruins of Skaros, Santorini's medieval capital, and enjoy spectacular island views
05 Stop in Oia for its iconic blue domes and famous sunset viewpoints

Discover the charming villages of Thira Island and visit ancient landmarks on this full-day Santorini experience. Explore Panagia Episkopi, the oldest Byzantine church on the island, wander through Mesa Gonia, the centre of Santorinian wine production, and enjoy the character of picturesque Pyrgos. See the ruins of Skaros, the island's medieval capital, and take in spectacular views before ending in Oia, famous for its iconic blue domes and sunset viewpoints.

Visit Panagia Episkopi, the oldest Byzantine church on the island, built in 1115 from the ruins of a 6th-century church.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Santorini, Pyrgos, Oia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Santorini Villages, Byzantine Heritage and Oia Sunset Views

Take a bus tour around the villages of Santorini with your 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 it is considered one of the island's 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, the 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.

Where this trip takes you

Panagia Episkopi, Mesa Gonia vineyards, Skaros ruins, Oia blue domes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Santorini 847 00 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Santorini tour guide
Shared transportation
Episkopi Byzantine church entrance fee

What's Not Included

Meals are not included
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses

What to bring

Comfortable clothing
Flat-soled, closed walking shoes
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
A light jacket for the sunset

Know before you go

Guests must arrive 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 aged 0-1 years can also travel free if they sit on an adult's lap.
We 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 let you know the exact location of the meeting point and time.
Mesa Gonia is the only village that wasn't restored after the great earthquake of 1956, giving you a unique opportunity to see how life was there before this dramatic event.
Oia village was once a thriving settlement built by captains and sailors.
This is not a private pick-up; collection is provided from specific meeting areas.
Excursion pick-up departure times 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, Vlichada 14:10, Akrotiri 14:20, Meghalochori 14:25.
Excursion pick-up departure times 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, Vlichada 13:10, Akrotiri 13:20, Meghalochori 13:25.