Santorini day tours: flexible itinerary and visiting iconic spots
Want to enjoy the iconic spots of Santorini with a Santorini Full Day Guided Tour? This eight-hour private journey is made for travelers who want to watch every major highlight in a single day. You will travel in a luxury air-conditioned Mercedes minibus. A local guide will accompany you through the island’s history and beauty. This tour provides a flexible itinerary and a comfortable pace for your group.
Iconic Villages and Caldera Views
The SantoriniDay tours begin with a visit to Oia. This is the most well-known village in
Santorini. It is famous for its traditional architecture and blue-domed
buildings. You can watch the Aegean Sea and see houses built directly into the
volcanic rock. Next, you will visit Imerovigli. This village is situated high
on the caldera cliff. From here, you can see the huge Skaros Rock. You will
also stop in Firostefani to see the specific blue-domed church.
Historic Towns and Venetian Ruins
Santorini is home to several charming old towns. Your guide will take you through Emporio. This is the biggest village on the island. You can see historic windmills and the ruins of a Byzantine fortress. Pyrgos is the island’s old capital. You will walk through narrow paths to reach the ruins of a Venetian castle. You will also explore Megalochori.
Highest Peaks and Spiritual Sites
To
see the entire island at once, you need to travel to the peak of Prophet Ilias.
This is the highest mountain in Santorini with a height about 2,000 feet above
the sea. From the summit, you can take a 360-degree view of the Aegean. You
will also have the chance to look inside the Greek Christian monastery located
at the top.
Ancient History and Volcanic Beaches
A
major highlight of the day is the Akrotiri Archaeological Site. This was a
Bronze Age city that was buried in volcanic ash 3,600 years ago. It is linked
to the myth of Atlantis. You can walk through the excavated streets to see
multi-story buildings and ancient furniture. After learning about history, you
will visit the island’s unique beaches. At the Red Beach, you can admire the
massive red rock formations. Finally, you will see the Black Beach of
Perivolos.
Local Wine and Modern Comforts
The Santoriniday tours include a stop at the Venetsanos Winery. This was the first
industrial winery on the island. You will learn the secrets of how volcanic
wine is made and will taste the local varieties. Your guide will handle all the
details. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel, the airport, or
the cruise port.

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