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 clifftop views
• 03 Discover Oia's unique whitewashed architecture and pastel cave homes
• 04 Stroll Thira's promenade past pretty churches and caldera vistas

Explore the whitewashed villages and blue-domed churches of Santorini, among the most photographed sights in Greece. Discover the hidden gem of Pyrgos, a medieval village less touched by tourism, where narrow streets lead to the remains of an ancient castle, then enjoy a scenic walk from Firostefani to Imerovigli with astounding clifftop views. Continue to Oia to explore its one-of-a-kind whitewashed architecture and colorful pastel cave homes built into the cliffs above the bay and caldera. The tour ends back in Thira, where you can stroll the promenade past pretty churches and more remarkable vistas.

Continue to Oia to explore its one-of-a-kind whitewashed architecture and colorful pastel cave homes built into the cliffs above the bay and caldera.

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

Explore Pyrgos, Imerovigli, Oia and Thira

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 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)
• Other pickup/drop-off locations: available from hotels and rentals at an extra charge of 15€ per person

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.
• The tour sequence may vary.
• At the time of booking, please provide the full name, date of birth, and ID or passport number of each participant.
• Pickup locations: outside Thira's Cable Car Station and Thira's bus parking lot.
• Meeting time: 30 minutes before the tour starts. Exact details will be notified via email, WhatsApp, or Viber 48 hours prior to the tour.
• For other pickup/drop-off locations situated in pedestrian areas, a nearby pickup point will be assigned, typically within a 5-10 minute walk.
• Identification: The tour representative will stand outside the cable car entrance or by the bus and hold a sign with the Greek Travel Advisors logo.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Parking lot, Santorini, Thira, Greece

Tour start

Oia 847 02, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.