4-Hour Santorini Village Tour with Pyrgos, Imerovigli Walk and Oia

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the medieval village of Pyrgos, less touched by tourism
• 02 Enjoy a scenic 30-minute walk to Imerovigli with stunning cliff views
• 03 Discover the unique architecture of Oia, famed for its pastel cave homes
• 04 Stroll through Fira's promenade, admiring beautiful churches and vistas

The whitewashed villages and blue-domed churches of Santorini are among the most photographed sights in Greece, and walking these iconic streets is a remarkable experience. Discover the hidden gem of Pyrgos, a medieval village less touched by tourism, enjoy a scenic walk from Firostefani to Imerovigli with astounding clifftop views, and spend free time exploring one-of-a-kind Oia with its colorful pastel cave homes overlooking the bay and caldera. The tour ends in Thira, where you can stroll the promenade past pretty churches and remarkable vistas on the way to the cable car.

The whitewashed villages and blue-domed churches of Santorini are among the most photographed sights in Greece, and walking these iconic streets is a remarkable experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Santorini, Pyrgos, Fira, Oia

Languages English, Greek, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Pyrgos, Imerovigli and Oia Village Discovery

1. Visit Pyrgos - Explore a medieval village with narrow streets and ancient castle ruins.

2. Walk from Firostefani to Imerovigli - Enjoy a 30-minute scenic walk with stunning clifftop views.

3. Drive to Oia - Enjoy free time to explore the iconic whitewashed village and its caldera views.

4. Return to Thira - Stroll the promenade, visit churches, or relax in a cafe overlooking the caldera.

5. End of Tour - The tour concludes in Thira.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation in a modern A/C coach
• English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

• Gratuities (optional)
• Cable car ticket is not included.

What to bring

• Passport or ID card
• Sunscreen
• Cash or credit card
• Hat, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes

Know before you go

• This excursion involves more than two hours of walking on cobbled streets and uneven ground. We recommend wearing comfortable, non-slip walking shoes and protecting yourself from the sun. In addition to the extensive amount of walking on this tour, there is a 10-minute walk from the bus parking area in Oia.
• At the end of the tour in Thira, guests must be able to walk 0.5 mile through town to reach the cable car station. Long waiting and queuing times are expected to enter the cable car station during peak season.
• The tour sequence may vary.
• Pickup location: Outside Thira's Cable Car Station.
• Pickup time: 30 minutes before the tour starts. Exact meeting details will be notified via email 24 hours prior to the tour.
• Identification: The tour representative will stand by the ticket office and hold a sign with the guest name and Greek Travel Advisors logo.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station, Ipapantis, Fira, Thira, Greece

Tour start

Pyrgos 271 00, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.