South Santorini Tour
Duration: 5 - 6 hours
Places to visit:
- Archaeological Site of Akrotiri (45 min. - 1 hour)
- Red Beach (30 min.)
- Akrotiri Lighthouse (20 min.)
- Megalochori - traditional village (30 min. - optional choice)
- Monastery
of
Prophet Elias (20 min.)
- Pyrgos - traditional village
(45 min. - optional choice)
- Traditional Winery (45 min. - 1 hour)
Description:
Tour starts at the Archaeological Site of Akrotiri where you will explore the prehistoric city, which was discovered in the excavations conducted in the region in 1967. Entrance fee (€12/person) is not included in the price.
Our next stop will be the Red Beach, which is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Santorini. The red rocks surrounding the beach make it a unique experience. Although it is difficult to approach the beach, a 20 minutes stop to enjoy the stunning view is definitely worthy.
Next stop is at the Akrotiri Lighthouse which was constructed way back in 1892 and is one of the most beautiful spots to take some photos.
Our tour continues with the traditional medieval village of Megalochori (optional choice), where you can walk through the Venetian top-preserved streets and observe the brilliant white churches with the blue domes.
Next stop will be the Monastery of Prophet Elias which is the highest peak of the island (565 meters), located between Pyrgos, Kamari and Perissa. The monastery is a beautiful and serene place with magnificent view of the whole island from the courtyard.
Before we reach our final destination, we will visit Pyrgos (optional choice) which is a medieval village on the foot of the Prophet Elias Mount that oversees the entire Santorini. Pyrgos was the first capital of the island. Traditional architecture, mansions, small white houses, galleries, vineyards, churches make this peaceful place so unique. You will also be able to walk on the hilltop and find the ruins of Kasteli Castle, one of the five 'kastelia' on the island.
Our final stop is a Traditional Winery, where you will have a memorable wine experience and a great wine-tasting.
* Itineraries may be differentiated according to the starting point of the tour.
Tour includes:
- Private Tour
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
-
Bottled water
- Refreshing wipes
- WiFi
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan