What to do and see in Pyrgos, South Aegean: The Best Cultural Tours

This is a complete exploration of Santorini! See it all in one tour and experience the thrills the island has to offer. Visit the historic attractions, the landmarks, the beaches, and marvel at the astonishing landscape of Santorini. This is the Santorini Wine & Archaeology Island small group tour designed for visitors who want to see it all!

Inclusions: Pick-up & Return Luxury Service, Experienced, English speaking local guide, Entrance Fees for the Archaeological site of Akrotiri, Entrance & Wine Tasting fees for the winery that we will visit, Local nibbles during the wine tasting session, Bottle of water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Personal Expenses, Service of a state licensed guide for the premises inside the archaeological site

Choosing Santorini 4x4 safari tour is a great opportunity to enjoy the best panoramic views, exploring spots off the beaten track, discovering hidden spots you could not have found yourself.

Inclusions: Lunch with traditional Greek food and wine, Pickup from meeting points, Special Equipped 4x4 Jeeps (7 or 9 seated) driven by multi-language group escort-drivers on every vehicle, Winery tour with tasting, Liability Insurance and local Taxes, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

Traditional is so hip, come see why! Perpetually talked about and captured in majestic photos, this unique island hosts many villages all of which hide a piece of history. Yours to discover! Our Hidden villages tour highlights the traditional side of Santorini. Experience the island off the beaten path with this 5-hour private tour, accompanied by an experienced guide. Visit hidden places, local fish taverns including the village of Megalochori which is characterized by hundreds of small white houses, sprawling vineyards and beautiful churches. Continue to Emporio village with narrow walkways and picturesque houses where we find a Venetian castle and fortress date from the Middle Ages. Our final stop is the volcanic beach of Perivolos, a seemingly endless stretch of black sand. Here you will have free time for a refreshing swim on this infamous beach. Savour the traditional dishes of Santorini, at local family beach tavernas or enjoy the summertime entertainment in this unique beach.!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Local guide, Hotel/port drop-off, Hotel/port pickup

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks

Enjoy different and new destinations with an authentic and genuine experience. This 5-hour private journey will offer you a contact with the real Santorini, its culture and history. Your local guide/driver will take you to the traditional villages of Pyrgos, Megalochori & Emporio, the amazing excavations of Akrotiri and a family owned wine farm on a comfortable and deluxe van. Get involved with the local traditions by walking through picturesque paths, that will take you through the island's history and Greek lifestyle. Visit Venetian fortresses, learn about the unique architecture of the island, see the famous excavations of the pre-historic town of Akrotiri and savor the flavors of Santorini through a complimentary tasting of organic products and wine. Departure time is flexible and pick up point is organized upon your location request. Choose your own departure and enjoy a memorable trip.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Homemade wine tasting accompanied by handmade organic products, Experienced local driver/guide, Private transportation by air-conditioned & deluxe van, Maps & live commentary, Free admission to Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Flexible Pick up & Drop off

Exclusions: Cable car tickets (6 EUR per person, per ride) for cruise ship travelers

We give a luxury and professional wayout on how to experience Santorini like a local knows it in one day. In 4 to 6 hours you can experience the best parts of Santorini's uniqueness and culture with the most convinient way possible Our Local drivers and our Mercedes-Benz fleet will give you the best memories of Santorini.

Inclusions: Private transportation

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See the Highlights of Santorini on a Private Tour in Mercedes MiniVan. The first destination is Oia, the island’s most famous village, built into the volcanic cliffs. Admire the famous Santorini Caldera that offers the most incredible panoramic views. After Oia, Firostefani village is waiting for you to enjoy the view of the amazing Blue Dome Churches. Next destination is Pyrgos village the first capital of the island. Ascending the mountain of Prophet Elias, you will be speechless by the magnificent view waiting to be photographed. Next stop to your road trip is Megalochori one of the island’s most picturesque village with the most distinct colorful wooden doors. Last but not least is Akrotiri village the Southwest point of the island where you can discover the Red beach and the Black beach. But your road trip doesn’t end there as a visit in the Venetsanos winery awaits you (optional).

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: wine, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch

Delve into the intimate panoramic Santorini tour, through living images of extraordinary architecture and perpetual scenery, and follow the grape cultivation that results in tempting wine flavours. Fall for the symbolic elements of the illustrious Oia, packed with white cave houses in a vivid panorama of summer colours, and the poetic Megalochori, with the blue-domed churches gazing proudly over the Aegean. Find your inner peace in Pyrgos, a serene village featuring a Venetian castle that takes you way back in time, and listen to the stories it harbours inside. Pair award-winning wines with local delicacies in a Santorini tour that shows you the full journey of the ancient alcoholic drink, from harvest to bottling, at the natural environment of a historic winery.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine tasting and food pairing, Bottled water

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Private Tour includes: Visit to Pyrgos Traditional Village. Built in the 15th century by occupying Venetians, it’s one of the island’s five best preserved castle ruins Akrotiri Excavation of the Prehistoric City of Akrotiri*. This archeological wonder is one of the most important prehistoric sites of the Aegean, and the very first settlement on Santorini, dating from the Late Neolithic period (from the 4th millennium BC). Self-guided tickets to Akrotiri Excavations. Vlichada Beach with its very distinctive white volcanic cliffs sculpted beautifully by the sea winds. Drive along the 4km length of the Perivolos black sand beach Visit to Megalochori Traditional Village. Dating back to the 17th century, when traders and wealthy landowner barons exported a famous wine of the island called Vinsanto. Visit Oia village to explore on foot and enjoy unique photographic opportunities with exquisite cliffside views.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Greek traditional dishes pairing it with wine tasting at one of the finest wineries of Santorini, with an expert sommelier. ( 1 hour and 30 min ), Liability insurance & designated driver, Bottled water, The Tour is in English

Exclusions: Admission tickets to Akrotiri Excavation site, To the beaches we do not have time for Swimming. , Guide for the Akrotiri excavations - Extra cost 150€/hour. This extra service has to be prearranged.

Highlights: • Explore the atmospheric Village of Pyrgos • Enjoy a Greek Coffee & Greek tapas • Capture Panorama pictures of Santorini • Walk through the countryside & traditional village of Megalochori • Explore Cave houses & white dome churches • Taste the Greek oven baked Flavors • Sample 3 different Local Wines • Learn about the History, Volcanos, Custom topic and Myths

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, A Greek meze/appetizer, Oven backed traditional Mousaka or traditional plater(vegetarian), 3 different local volcanic Wines (dry white, red, Vinsanto-dessert wine), Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Visit to Pyrgos Traditional Village. Built in the 15th century by occupying Venetians, it’s one of the island’s five best preserved castle ruins Akrotiri Excavation of the Prehistoric City of Akrotiri. This archeological wonder is one of the most important prehistoric sites of the Aegean, and the very first settlement on Santorini, dating from the Late Neolithic period. Drive along the 4km length of the Perivolos black sand beach. Visit to Megalochori Traditional Village. Dating back to the 17th century, when traders and wealthy landowner barons exported a famous wine of the island called Vinsanto. Lunch (Greek traditional dishes) pairing it with wine tasting at one of the finest wineries of Santorini, with an expert sommelier. Visit Oia village to explore on foot and enjoy unique photographic opportunities with exquisite cliffside views. Liability insurance & designated driver.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Wine Tasting, Pick up & return trasnfers from your hotel, Liability insurance & designated driver, Tour is only in English

Exclusions: Tickets & expert guide for Akrotiri NOT included. Self-guided tickets 12€ per person., To the beaches we do not have time for swimming.