Itinerary
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Stop At: Red Beach, Akrotiri Greece
The red beach in Akrotiri is undoubtedly worth a visit, given that it is a rare sight, probably unique in the whole world, where red is the dominant color. It is surrounded by steep red hills that create a captivating, wild landscape. If you stand on the top, you will see huge volcanic rocks located in the sea, small pebbles and sand of various colors, mainly red, all over the beach and attractive dark blue waters.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sunset in Oia, Oia Greece
Oia is the most touristic, crowded, and beautiful village in Santorini, with a traditional character. Built on the rocks of the Caldera, when it is under the colors of the sunset, it becomes even more stunning and idyllic. There are charming whitewashed houses, churches with blue domes, and wonderful buildings with harmonious colors that create a fascinating landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri 84700 Greece
Akrotiri village is home to two historical treasures that are the main attractions of the village. One of them is the archaeological site of Akrotiri, a very important prehistoric city of the Aegean sea that is completely worth a visit. You can walk through it and see frescoes, artifacts, furniture, modern drainage systems, and even multi-story buildings from the bronze age.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Santorini Tours, 84700 Greece
On this private tour, you'll be picked up from JTR airport, port or your hotel and escorted to the most attractions in Santorini island by our local guides and drivers. We will try to feel you like a local for a few hours.
Stop At: Imerovigli, Imerovigli, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Imerovigli is the perfect choice for a secluded, romantic holiday filled with tranquility. It forms an impressive landscape of whitewashed houses, flowers, and cobblestone alleys. You can wander along peaceful, paved paths away from the hustle and bustle. It promises priceless, relaxing moments and a view that you can't resist. Here you can relax in traditional taverns, restaurants, and cafes with beautiful terraces. Take unforgettable photos while admiring the famous Caldera of Santorini from a different point of view.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Megalochori - Traditional Village, Megalochori Greece
Megalochori is a picturesque, lively village with friendly, lively inhabitants. The central square is the heart of the village, where locals gather in traditional cafes to relax and have fun, creating a warm atmosphere. It is definitely worth spending an evening here to become part of this mood and try local dishes in the natural shade of the trees. You can also find traditional taverns, cafes, and shops in other parts of the village.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Perissa Black Sand Beach, Perissa 847 03 Greece
Perissa beach is a fully organized cosmopolitan beach with an abundance of comfortable sunbeds, umbrellas, and other amenities such as lifeguards, showers, and a Playground. It is worth noting that it received the "Blue flag" award, as it is very clean and tidy. At the end of the beach, there is a recommended diving spot If you are brave enough to dive. You can choose from a wide range of water sports, from Windsurfing and parasailing to jet skis, canoes, and banana boats that will shock you.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Venetsanos Winery, Eparchiaki Odos Firon-Ormou Perissis, Megalochori 84700 Greece
Optional stop at Venetsanos winery or Estate Argyros. Choose packages from three or five Santorini wines with local appetizers.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Monastery of Profitis Ilias, Epar. Od. Pirgou Kallistis 3 km from Pyrgo Thira, Moni Profitou Ilia, Moni Profitou Iliou 847 00 Greece
The monastery of the prophet Elijah is built at about 565 meters above sea level, which makes it the highest point of the entire island. Thus, it becomes clear that the view from there is actually unparalleled. You can enjoy exclusive views of the entire island and its surroundings and take amazing photos. Especially at sunset, you will find yourself in a state of delight.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pyrgos Kallistis 847 00, Greece
Blue domes of churches and vineyards surround Pyrgos. Here and there, you will find small galleries and shops hidden in nooks and crannies as you make your way through successive, ascending, and descending alleys. In the lower part of the village, there are several tourist shops, minimarkets, hospitable restaurants, and taverns with delicious food and cafes, most of which are located around the main Circular square.
Duration: 35 minutes
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330 to 360 minutes(approx.)
Infant seats available
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
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Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Infant seats available on request
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Cassie B
We had a small group of women and Mary and Demotri were our tour guides and driver. They were AWESOME. Mary is kind, funny, patient and very knowledgeable. She showed us the best of Santorini but also gave us plenty of time to go at our own pace. I throughly enjoyed the experience and believe Mary made it so special.
I actually forgot my phone in the van and she made sure to connect with our group leader to arrange a time to drop it off to me. I am forever grateful to Mary and Demitri 🙏
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Camper823004
Mary and Dimitris were an amazing team. Our group of 6 ladies had a fantastic experience! Mary really took the time to customize the tour based on our preferences, and some very magical moments happened!
We got to see so much more than we even planned, and this tour totally exceeded our expectations!!!
Thank you for making our trip so memorable.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Meghna_G
Wowwwww not enough words to describe our guide George .. he was extremely funny and super nice. He took us to best spots for pics , coffee , dessert and shopping. Kids also loved listening to him and the stories.
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Posted On : 2024-04-09
Posted By : Arathi_G
We had a fabulous time . George took us to all possible places and he took fantastic pictures for us . Also place where he took us for lunch was fantastic . We would not have seen so many places if it was not for him . He was great with my daughter . I highly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-04-04
Posted By : Susan_D
Our tour of Santorini was on Mar 24, 24
Our guide Mary was great!, even though our tour time was condensed due to Princess Cruise arrival delay she was able to show us what we wanted to see.
The part you need to be aware of is with the transportation portion. Within 10 mins of being dropped off at the designated drop off point I realized that I had left my GoPro on the back seat of the van, I called the company back and advised them and asked if they could return. They advised they would contact the driver and call me back. They returned the call within 5 mins and said that the driver advised he could not find the GoPro in the van. I even had the driver return so that I could check between the seats, but no camera.
Sorry, but I find it hard to believe that the camera would not still be there considering we were the only party in the van. Make sure to double check that you have all your items when leaving the van, as it may become a "tip" for the driver.
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Posted On : 2024-04-03
Posted By : Trent_H
George was a gentleman and a scholar, keeping us well informed of what we were seeing, the history of the island and took us to numerous excellent photo locations for my wife that were not crammed with tourists. The ride was comfortable and the restaurant he took us to for dinner was also very good. I would highly recommend him as a guide.
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Posted On : 2024-01-22
Posted By : Kim_F
The driver/ tour guide, George. He is the best for this job, caring, above and beyond and his knowledges about the island is limitless.
Beautiful new Mercedes of course makes the trip easier and more enjoyable.
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Posted On : 2024-01-19
Posted By : Paul_W
My wife and I loved this tour! Pickup and drop off was hassle free. We would deffinitly recommend booking this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-01-16
Posted By : Leslie_C
George was amazing! He told us about the history of the island and showed us the best spots to get great photos. We saw everything we wanted to see and had the most delicious lunch by the sea. I will definitely ask for George when I come back to explore more of Santorini!
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Posted On : 2023-11-22
Posted By : merixg2019
We were so looking forward to this, but didn't get to see most of the things I wanted to. Our driver picked us up at 3pm at our hotel in Imeroviglia, and we discussed that we wanted to see the Akrotiri site, Kamari beach, and then be in Oia for sunset. He agreed, and recommended that we also visit the monastery, and the red beach, and he would recommend a restaurant for dinner in Oia. It sounded to us like a great way to spend 6 hours!
Our first stop was the Monastery, which was very interesting to see - and the 360' views from the top were spectacular! I was extremely interested in the archeological site, and had been looking forward to it for days. But when we got back into the car at the monastery, our guide told us we couldn't go to the museum because it had closed. I was so disappointed! And confused about why that hadn't come up when we were making our plan.
From there we went to the red beach, which we sort of hiked around a hill to look at and then were hustled back to the car before we got close to the water. Then we stopped at the lighthouse on the southern point of the island, which was an interesting vantage point opposite where we were staying.
Our guide dropped us off in Pyrgos and told us to wander around for 15-20 minutes, and he would meet us when we got back. It didn't seem weird because it was a pedestrian area - but after we explored on our own, we waited for about ten more minutes for him to come back, while he was filling the car with gas. Then we went to Megalochori, another pedestrian zone, and he dropped us off to explore on our own. After about ten minutes, we realized that it was getting late enough that we needed to head back towards Oia if we were going to catch the sunset, so we texted him to come back. We had to wait for about 20 minutes for him(apparently he had gone to get something to eat), then we zoomed around the island chasing the sun, and got out in Imeroviglia to take some photos after the sun had already set.
We did make it to Oia, but it was dark, so we didn't really get to see Santorini from that side of the island, or get to take in the iconic blue domes. But the restaurant he recommended was delicious, and I would like to go back to Oia someday.
Published highlights include: Visit Skaros Rock and Megalochori Village, and Monastery of the Prophet Elias, Swim at Perivolos black sand beach, and opt to visit Venetsanos Winery, Akrotiri Archaeological Site and Parissa black sand beach, and Sunset in Oia.
The only of those that we visited were Megalochori and the Monastery, and we didn't really get to experience anything else we were planning to see. If I had known we would be so limited by this private tour, I would have ventured to the archaeological site on my own in the morning! Unfortunately our ferry left at 8am the next day, so that was my only chance to see it, and I thought we had planned the visit. For what we experienced, this was incredibly expensive, and I would not recommend it.
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Posted On : 2023-11-21
