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Oia, Santorini, 847 02, Greece
Get your discount tickets for the Santorini Highlights and Venetian Castles Small-Group Day Tour, save up to 14% !
Overview
Experience the beauty of Santorini by joining us on a full day Santorini tour that is off the beaten path. Learn about ancient and medieval history of the island and discover the magnifiscent beauty of the Venetian castles. Chill out in the most beautiful black sandy beach, feel the local culture combined with a wine tasting expirience and finish your day with an unforgettable sunset in Oia.
Redemption Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Free time for swimming and lunch at the black sandy beach • Entrance fee (13€) for Symposion is NOT included 10:30 is the starting time of the tour and NOT the pick up time. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 45 minutes prior to start time (10:30), exact pickup time and location will be advised 24 hours before travel date. We pick up all passengers. If your hotel or villa is not accesible by car, we will arrange a meetting point at the nearest location. Pick itinerary is finilized 1 day before so expect an email the day before. We DO NOT offer pick up or drop off from Athinios port (ferry terminal) You can contact via WhatsApp +306984984346 in case you didn't receive pick up instructions.
Pickup Information
At the time of booking let us know your hotel name and location and we will email you with the pickup details 24 hours before travel date. The pick up includes ALL SANTORINI HOTELS & AIRBnB apartments. Regarding cruise ships passengers, please check If timing is convenient with your cruise ships tender schedule. This is a full day trip that finish after sunset.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. visit the village of Pyrgos which is built on the top of a hill, you will walk to the top where the Venetian castle overlooks the caldera and get a panoramic view of the island.
2. After a short drive the small group will reach the traditional village of Megalochori and you will have the opportunity to visit the famous “Symposion" an amazing workshop of traditional Greek music instruments full of information about Greek mythology and music. Kindly note that we skip this stop from 15 of October to the end of March.
3. Later, the group will drive around the castle of Akrotiri and will have a short photo stop to enjoy the view of the castle the amazing caldera from the south part of the island.
4. Leaving akrotiri you will have some free time to relax and enjoy a lazy break at the most famous black sandy beach of the island at Perivolos, where you can swim or even have lunch, tasting the local flavors.
5. Continue to Emporio village, stroll around the small picturesque streets and see the best preserved Venetian castle which used to be the medieval trade center of the island.
6. After the walk to the castle you will relax in an old canava and taste local wines.
7. Subsequently, the group will make a short stop in Firostefani, where you can take breathtaking photos of the famous Blue Dome and the Rock Of Skaros, where the capital of the island used to be during the Venetian period.
8. The tour will finish in Oia village. Explore the narrow passageways and discover the old captain’s houses, the unique cave houses, and the romantic chapels. Later you will watch the spectacular sunset over the caldera while being inside the Venetian castle of Oia. After such a lovely day you will be driven back to your hotel.
Inclusion
Small-group tour maximum 18 persons
Tour escort/host
Wine tasting
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Free Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusion
Entrance Fee at symposion 13€pp(Interactive music instrument presentation).
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is smart casual
15 October to end of March We do not visit the music workshop of Symposion
Thera are walking guided parts during this tour in Pyrgos and Emporeio Village
Children under 7 years old can not attend the music presentation at Symposion
Reviews
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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