Thera: Santorini Highlights Private Guided Tour

Stop At: Oia's Main Street This village is located at the northern part of the island, famous for the traditional cave houses built on the cliffs, the Venetian castle and the breathtaking sunset. We will stroll through the village to the famous view point of the blue domed churches and give you the opportunity to take memorable pictures. Stop At: Megalochori - Traditional Village A quiet and picturesque village on the southern part of the island, which is the center of the wine growing area. Stroll through the narrow alleys, take pictures of the old traditional houses and churches, visit a traditional cave house and drink a coffee in the small main square before heading to your next destination. Stop At: Monastery of Profitis Ilias It’s the highest spot of the island. From its top – at about 2000 feet (600 m) – you will enjoy the panoramic view over entire island and the Aegean sea. The Monastery was built in the 18th century and has an important collection of icons and artefacts of the Greek Orthodox religion. Stop At: Red Beach A unique beach in the world, where red is the dominant color. Ideal for hiking and swimming. At: Perivolos Beach At the south part of Santorini where you can taste amazing Greek food at a seaside restaurant of your choice and swim in the clear water of Aegean sea. During your tour you can choose to visit either Akrotiri’s excavation site(prehistoric settlement covered by volcanic materials in the 17th century BC) or a local wine farm where you can sample handmade and organic traditional products as well as wine. Stop At: Castelli of Pyrgos Is one of the villages of Santorini least spoiled by tourism. It is built amphitheatrically on a hill that offers magnificent views of Santorini in almost all directions. On top of this hill remain the ruins of a Venetian castle that was once the island’s administrative center. Pirgos is a typical example of medieval architecture with narrow, labyrinthine streets, fortified walls and hidden passages,ideal for a quick stop at the central square of the village for marvelous pictures.