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Santorini: Small-Group Highlights Tour of Venetian Castles

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Santorini: Small-Group Highlights Tour of Venetian Castles
Top rated
4.896104 out of 5 stars
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4.896104 out of 5 stars
77 reviews

Explore the beauty of Santorini by joining this full-day tour. Learn about the ancient and medieval history of the island, experience local culture, taste local wines, and enjoy the sunset in Oia.

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Your hotel or nearest point accessible by minivan. You'll be sent an email with detailed pickup instructions. Be sure to check your spam folder for the email.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Mary – Canada

Gregory was a fantastic guide. With his local history and culture knowledge, he made our tour fun. If you have limited time then this tour covers many parts of the island. Having the transportation back to our hotel after the sunset in Oia was worth every penny than waiting for the long lines for the public bus or taxi.

V
Vaishali – India

Gregory was too good He made the trip so lively Thankyou

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Thera

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pyrgos Kallistis

    Guided tour, Walk (50 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

    Megalochori

    Visit, Concert (75 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Akrotíri, Santorini

    Photo stop, Guided tour (15 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Perivolos

    Break time, Lunch, Free time (1.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Emporio

    Guided tour, Walk (50 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (20 minutes)

    Winery

    Visit, Wine tasting, Self-guided tour (1 hour)

    Optional

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Firostefani

    Photo stop, Guided tour (15 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Oia

    Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Sunset (80 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Thera

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the Venetian Castles in Emporio, Akrotiri, Pyrgos, and Oia village
  • Participate in an interactive music show with handmade instruments
  • Chill out at the volcanic black sandy beach or even swim for a bit
  • Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle

Full description

The tour starts late in the morning by picking you up from your hotel. The small group in the beginning will 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.

After a short drive the small group will reach the traditional village ofMegalochori 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.

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.

Leaving Akrotiri you will have somefree time to relax and enjoy a lazy break at the most famous blacksandy beach of the island at Perivolos, where you can swim or evenhave lunch, tasting the local flavors.

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.

After the walk to the castle, you will relax in an old winery and taste local wines.
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.

The tour will end in Oia village. Explore the narrow passagewaysand 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.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Group tour of maximum 18
  • Wine tasting
  • Tour escort
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Fuel cost and local taxes
  • Free time for lunch (not included)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (optional)
  • 13 EUR entrance fee to the Symposion (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 3 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • Cruise ship guests
  • People with low level of fitness

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimwear

Know before you go

  • At the time of booking let the supplier know your hotel name and location; the local partner will email you with the pickup details
  • Pickup begins approximately 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time and is done from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle
  • Please expect to walk for a moderate amount of time during the tour
  • We visit Symposion from April To the middle of October

From $102 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 77 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Mary – CanadaApril 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Gregory was a fantastic guide. With his local history and culture knowledge, he made our tour fun. If you have limited time then this tour covers many parts of the island. Having the transportation back to our hotel after the sunset in Oia was worth every penny than waiting for the long lines for the public bus or taxi.
V
Vaishali – IndiaApril 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Gregory was too good He made the trip so lively Thankyou
S
Sean – United StatesFebruary 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Perfect. Just perfect. The sights, the wine, the guide, perfect.

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