Original Highlights with Wine & Oia Sunset

8 hours

Activity info

Discover the main highlights of Santorini island on a full-day guided tourExplore Pyrgos ,a hidden gem of Santorini and Emporio,visit the small Venetian fortress.Two of the most picturesque villages of SantoriniSee the most famous black sand beach on the island.You will be plenty of free time to go swimming in the sea or have lunch at one of the Greek tavernas facing the beach.Take the opportunity to taste local Santorinian wine, one of the most famous products of the island. Learn about the winemaking process and enjoy a private wine tasting session of 3 wines made of local grape varieties.Admire the blue-domed churches in Oia.Finally, watch an incredible sunset before meeting up with your coach at the parking lot.

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Live guide
  • Wine tasting
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Must know

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Local service provider will contact you prior to tour date, to reconfirm meeting point and time. • Pick-up from the closest meeting point from your hotel. • Please have in mind that you must be at the designated point in time for your tour since we cover several pick locations and the driver cannot wait.
  • There are pre-defined pick-up/drop-off locations, at convenient central spots in most villages. After the booking, you will be advised of a pick-up location that is closest to your hotel or most convenient for you!You are kindly requested to be on time at the designated point, as several pick locations must be covered and bus driver will not wait.

Itinerary

  • After pickup from your hotel, board the luxury coach and drive to Profitis Ilias, the highest point on the island. Take in an incredible panorama of the entire island of Santorini, and the stunning deep blue color of the Aegean Sea while learning about the island´s fascinating volcanic history.

  • Continue to the village of Pyrgos, a hidden gem of Santorini. Wander through its winding alleys and immerse yourself in its traditional atmosphere. See typical houses, blue-domed churches, and quaint shops. Walk up to its imposing castle for beautiful vistas of the surrounding area.

  • The next stop is Emporio, where you will join a guided walk and visit the small Venetian fortress. Feel like you’re on the set of Mamma Mia as you discover the many doorways, windows, alleys, and arches of this picturesque medieval village.

  • Continue to Perissa Beach, also known as Black Beach. Here, there will be plenty of free time to go swimming in the sea or have lunch at one of the Greek tavernas facing the beach.

  • Take the opportunity to taste local Santorinian wine, one of the most famous products of the island. Learn about the winemaking process and enjoy a private wine tasting session of 3 wines made of local grape varieties.

  • In the early evening, arrive at the cliff-top village of Oia with its famous blue-domed churches. Once at the bustling castle area, enjoy some free time to take some photos, shop, or have a relaxing drink. Finally, watch an incredible sunset before meeting up with your coach at the parking lot. Board the bus for a relaxing evening journey with drop-off back at your hotel.

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