Red beach, located by the village of Akrotiri. Beautiful beach, well known for the unique color of the sand and the hill behind it. Soaring red lava cliffs which drop right to the sandy shore and into the clear blue sea make for a majestic setting and one to enjoy. You'll have around 30 minutes here for photos and for walking around.Ancient Akrotiri (one hour) Visit one of the most stunning archaeological sites in the World!! The ancient Minoan city buried by the volcanic eruption 3600 years ago was discovered in 1967 nearby the modern village Akrotiri, remarkably well-preserved. Pottery, furniture, advanced drainage systems and three story buildings have been discovered at the site. Many believe the disaster and the site itself as the inspiration behind Plato's story of Atlantis.Perissa black beach(15minutes)Perissa is one of Santorini best beaches. Next to Emporio village a long dark sand endless beach. A feature that makes Perissa unique (besides the crystal water and the smooth sand) is the fact that is the best protected beach from the summer Aegean winds (called "Meltemia" in Greek). Perissa lies right next to ProfitisIlias Mountain, totally protected from the North. Magnificent beach for swimmimg.• Megalochori traditional village (45 minutes) with its typical traditional Cycladic houses and neoclassic buildings. It is located between Pyrgos, Emporio and Akrotiri at a distance of less than 10 km from Fira. It is made of hundreds of small white painted houses built the one upon the other and it is characterized by its beautiful churches. It combines traditional architecture with vaulted houses and calderimia (stone-cobbled narrow pathways) and a lively community with a fairly large permanent populationPyrgos casteli (45 minutes)Pyrgos was built on the top of a hill and was until the early 1800, the capital of the island. The village is composed of traditional houses built around the Venetian Castle and the small streets follow the shape of the hill. Climbing from the square up to the castle of Pyrgos, the stone houses crowd more densely together and the labyrinth of narrow vaulted lanes becomes more tortuous. The village has many churches, around 33, but the most famous is the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, where a small collection of ethnographic material and old icons are exhibits. Pyrgos is a place that certainly worth a visit and dedicate enough time to the most fabulous panoramic view of the island.Profitis Ilias (30 minutes)The highest spot of the island (567 meters) is located between Pyrgos and Kamari. The Mountain's name is Profitis Ilias (Prophet Elijah), coming from the Monastery with the same name on its peak. From this vantage point, you will enjoy a striking view of the entire island, from the patchwork agricultural plains to the hilltop village of Oia.
Santorini Highlights 6hour Tour
Itinerary
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Stop At: Firostefani, Firostefani, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
First stop is at Firostefani's Blue Dome which is one of the most picturesque blue domes in Santorini. You get to enjoy the view of the volcano, the cruise ships and the village of Imerovigli.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Oia, Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Cliffside village with stunning views, white-washed buildings, and a romantic atmosphere.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monastery of Profitis Ilias
Profitis Ilias (30 minutes)The highest spot of the island (567 meters) is located between Pyrgos and Kamari. The Mountain's name is Profitis Ilias (Prophet Elijah), coming from the Monastery with the same name on its peak. From this vantage point, you will enjoy a striking view of the entire island, from the patchwork agricultural plains to the hilltop village of Oia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pyrgos, Pyrgos, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Pyrgos casteli. Pyrgos was built on the top of a hill and was until the early 1800, the capital of the island. The village is composed of traditional houses built around the Venetian Castle and the small streets follow the shape of the hill. Climbing from the square up to the castle of Pyrgos, the stone houses crowd more densely together and the labyrinth of narrow vaulted lanes becomes more tortuous. The village has many churches, around 33, but the most famous is the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, where a small collection of ethnographic material and old icons are exhibits. Pyrgos is a place that certainly worth a visit and dedicate enough time to the most fabulous panoramic view of the island.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Megalochori - Traditional Village, Megalochori Greece
• Megalochori traditional village (45 minutes) with its typical traditional Cycladic houses and neoclassic buildings. It is located between Pyrgos, Emporio and Akrotiri at a distance of less than 10 km from Fira. It is made of hundreds of small white painted houses built the one upon the other and it is characterized by its beautiful churches. It combines traditional architecture with vaulted houses and calderimia (stone-cobbled narrow pathways) and a lively community with a fairly large permanent population
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Perissa Black Sand Beach, Perissa 847 03 Greece
Perissa black beach(15minutes)Perissa is one of Santorini best beaches. Next to Emporio village a long dark sand endless beach. A feature that makes Perissa unique (besides the crystal water and the smooth sand) is the fact that is the best protected beach from the summer Aegean winds (called "Meltemia" in Greek). Perissa lies right next to ProfitisIlias Mountain, totally protected from the North. Magnificent beach for swimmimg.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Red Beach, Akrotiri Greece
Red Beach in Akrotiri, Santorini, is a stunning natural wonder known for its striking red-hued cliffs and unique volcanic sands. The beach is famous for its dramatic landscape, created by the iron-rich volcanic minerals. It's a popular destination for tourists seeking picturesque views and a one-of-a-kind beach experience.
Duration: 30 minutes
