Santorini: Traditional Villages and Akrotiri Private Tour
ID: GYG450153-808447
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Visit Pyrgos, Megalochori, Emporio, Red Beach, and the Akrotiri excavations on a private day trip from Santorini. Learn about the island’s history and culture while exploring traditional villages.
Begin your private tour in Santorini with a pickup from your hotel or the nearest accessible location, and then spend the day exploring the world's most famous island with an expert local driver/guide.
Pyrgos is the starting point for your cultural journey. This hilltop town is home to a Venetian castle from the 16th century. Explore this beautiful region, which the natives built to fortify the area with narrow alleys and circular roadways. The settlement is surrounded by vineyards, blue-domed churches, tiny cave homes with lovely balconies, and pebbled walks.
Continue to Megalochori, one of the most charming and beautiful towns on the island, where traditional Cycladic buildings are carved out of volcanic rock. Blue-domed churches, underground caves, and white-washed tower bells dot the landscape. Explore the winding streets of this non-touristy community, sip Greek coffee in the pebble-stone square, and engage with the residents' way of life and culture.
Then, visit Emporio, the gateway to another era and the island's commercial center during the Middle Ages. During the Middle Ages, the villagers of this town used to build their homes next to one another in narrow, picturesque alleyways to protect themselves from pirates. You'll feel good as you walk around the paths of the well-kept castle, which was built in the middle of the 15th century.
Explore the Akrotiri Archaeological Site and travel back in time to discover the secrets and wonders of this long-lost ancient city. This 4,000-year-old Bronze Age town thrived for millennia. It was eventually buried beneath volcanic ash, which paradoxically worked to protect them from destruction. Wander around the old walls to see the 3-story buildings, well-preserved paintings, intricate drainage system, and other Minoan features.
Finally, proceed for a few minutes to Red Beach. Take in the tranquil beauty and breathtaking views of this one-of-a-kind natural phenomenon.
After an unforgettable experience, your private tour of Santorini will conclude with a drop-off at the location where we picked you up.
Highlights
- This customized trip starts and ends at your hotel or cruise ship for your conve
- Explore picturesque towns and medieval castles
- Explore the well-known Akrotiri prehistoric settlement excavations
- Complete your journey by gazing in awe at the stunning Red Beach
- Perfect tour for first-time visitors to Santorini or cruise ship guests
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour includes pick up & drop off from most hotels in Santorini, or the closest accessible point, as well as the top of the cable car for cruise ship visitors.
Most travelers can participate. However, this tour involves some walking—there are some places that can only be reached on foot—as well as some hills and inclines.
This tour includes pick up & drop off from most hotels in Santorini, or the closest accessible point, as well as the top of the cable car for cruise ship visitors. The exact pickup location will be confirmed at least one day before the activity, since most of the Santorini hotels are not car accessible.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
