4h private tour of Santorini's sights
Description
Unique Santorini!!! It’s always more, it’s always louder than you can imagine! It is not only the seduction of the cliffs, the centuries-old history, the myth of the lost Atlantis, the contrast of the deep blue of the sea and the white of the pumice, with the intensity of the gray of the lava. It’s also τhe cosmopolitan capital of Fira, the amazing Oia, the Caldera, the Volcano,the traditional villages, the peculiar beaches with red and black sand and sculpted rocks. The colors of blue, white, red, and gold flooding the sky, the liveliness, the energy, the eroticism, the magic! Enjoy a tour in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with our team, live the truth of Santorini and then lock these images forever in the treasury of your memory!!! Because Santorini is not a destination… it’s an experience!!!!
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Itinerary
We start our tour from the capital of the island, Fira. It is the island's cultural, entertainment, and commercial heart and one of the most visited places in Santorini. It is built on the edge of a cliff falling into the sea, and its slope is covered with snow-white residential buildings, churches, restaurants, shops, etc. We will walk into the alleys and we will see the Catholic and Orthodox Churches!
We head to the most famous place on the island, Oia. It’s considered the most picturesque village of Santorini and holds the position of the most visited spot for sunset viewing, as it provides an excellent view of the well-known sunset, probably the most famous in the world. Oia is on the northwest coast of Santorini and its beauty is unprecedented…. a synthesis of white-blue houses and blue-dome churches, “hanging” on the caldera, composing a colorful canvas that is difficult to put into words. Time for photos and time for scrolling in the small alleys is at the heart of shopping, including famous local brands, handmade items, and souvenir shops.
The next stop is the Convent of Profitis Ilias, the mountain’s highest peak (567m). We can enjoy the impressive, breathtaking view. Today, the convent hosts an important collection of holy images, handwritten books, and rare ecclesiastical items.
After the Convent, we will visit the village Pyrgos which used to be the old capital of the island. At the village’s center are the medieval castle, several churches, traditional houses, and picturesque alleys!
Our following stop is the Red Beach. Its name is a tell-tale sign of what the visitors will encounter when approaching it. And yet, this beach is actually red: red, impressive rocks that form steep cliffs, red sand and a sea of deep blue, reflecting also the bright red of the landscape. A landscape truly ‘alien’ that scientists have only perhaps encountered on … Mars, the “Red Planet” – without of course the beautiful sea!
Perivolos Beach is famous for the black volcanic sand, offering a unique setting by the sea. Along the beach, you'll find a variety of beach bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a refreshing drink or a delicious meal.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You may ask to be picked up from any location in Santorini. Sign with your name Contact with What's Up number
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
We were referred to Mina with Art of Travel by a friend and we were not disappointed! Mina was excellent at communication, especially as we were making arrangements for pick up. She and the driver were very accommodating, friendly, and knowledgable about the island. Although the time flies by, we were able to see several beaches and adjust our tour as needed. Very comfortable travel accommodations. It was especially touching that she gifted each couple a gift at the end of the tour - thank you!
I met Mina through a friend that visited Santorini a couple of weeks prior to our trip. He had nothing but nice things to say about Mina and the great time they had with her. So we started talking with her a couple of weeks prior to our trip. When we finally met up with her, she showed us so many beautiful places on Santorini. She has a great personality and had a lot of knowledge about the island. We would highly recommend Mina to anyone that wants a energetic, professional tour guide to see the beautiful island of Santorini.
Very knowledgeable guide that makes feel welcome and comfortable.. I saw every part of the island and given detailed history. I can say the experience is one I will never forget. I not only had an amazing tour guide, but gained a friend.
A beautiful day touring Fira and Oia with Mina and Pantelis. We had a wonderful time and they were both very knowledgeable and extremely lovely people who treated us like family. i would urge anyone visiting Santorini to get in touch with them as you will learn and see more with them than on your own - time and money well spent.
Mina and her husband took care of us like family from the moment we met. We had the most amazing time visiting the entire island. Making stops along the way and making the day go by in an instant. When it was done we wished to do it all over again. It is not often you meet such amazing people who you can consider a friend instantly and look forward to seeing them again soon.
Mina and her husband are absolute gems. I am SO THANKFUL that my girlfriend and I booked a private tour with them. They took us to all the important spots, obviously, for shopping and sightseeing, but it was the local tour, the history, and attention to detail that put it over the top. What an unbelievably generous and welcoming couple that allowed us to have probably one of the best tours and views of Santorini you could possibly have. When you're exchanging gifts, hugging goodbye, and promising to see each other again, you've not only been on an excellent excursion, you've met excellent friends for life. I cannot recommend their tour more highly......15 out of 10 stars ✨️
We had a perfect island tour with Mina and Pantelis.Nice people,perfect professionels.Thank you both for all you did for us.
Νος holidays in Sanrorini were superb.The tour of the island surprised us. Mina and Pantelis are really professional. We recommend them without hesitation.
I highly recommend Art of Travel! Mina and Pantelis are the best people I met in Santorini and Mina's enthusiasm in telling us the history of Santorini is contagious. They take you all around the island and show all the historical sites and explain in a very interesting way everything you need to know about it. Thank you very much for being so kind, Mina and Pantelis!
Our guide, Mina, and her husband were delightful! We had only one night in Santorini, and they certainly made the most of it! Mina gave us an overview of the sights they could take us to, and then asked for our input. We saw everything from gorgeous red and black beaches to beautiful towns. The highlight of the many things we saw was having wine and watching the beautiful sunset in Oia. Mina was knowledgeable and engaging! We highly recommend this tour!
