A full 8 hour Santrorini Tour (private)
Description
Our journey begins from Fira or we may pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship and we stroll to discover the Caldera hidden gems and take pictures. Afterwards we proceed to visit the beautiful village of Firostefani and enjoy the caldera and admire the view of Thirassia, a beautiful island and debris of the old Santorini, the Volcano, the mountain Skaros which is protected by UNESCO and the numerous blue-roofed churches. The journey continues to Imerovigli where we can see and take pictures of the caves, the place where the old Habitants of the island used to live. Then, we head to the edge of Imerovigli to see the well-known Skaros, an UNESCO protected mountaint that really floats on the air and take pictures of the region. On the way to Oia, we can witness red, black and yellow volcanic lava on the left side of the mini bus.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will admire the magnificent view of the volcano and Thirasia island and also you will have time for photos.
You will enjoy the unique view of the caldera and you will have the opportunity to see from above the Skaros Rock which is one of the most important corners of Santorini and protected from The UNESCO organization.Skaros is a mountain totally made of lava.
You will enjoy the beauty of Oia admiring the unique white churches with the blue domes,the old castle and you will have time for shopping,lunch or dinner(if you choose the sunset time),coffee and traditional Greek desserts.
Pyrgos is one of the most traditional villages of the island.We will wander on the narrow streets and we will have the opportunity to see the old tradiotional cave houses and the castle.
Here you will have the opportunity to taste a big variety of local wines with the most breathtaking view.
Akrotiri has great importance for the island because it has a lot of history(visiting the museum is optional,entrance is not included and our guide can't follow you inside)
The Red beach is one of the most scenic and interesting beaches on the island, located near Akrotiri village. The reason for its popularity is its colour.Red Beach is without a doubt worth a visit considering that it is a rare sight, probably unique in the whole world, where red is the dominant color. It is enclosed by steep red hills that create a captivating, wild scenery. If you stand on the top you will set eyes on enormous volcanic rocks situated in the sea, small pebbles and sand of various colors, mainly red, all along the beach and appealing dark blue waters. This wonderful palette of contrasting colors will mesmerize you. Another natural marvel the volcano created.We stop here only for photos.
Santorini Churches & Religion, Monasteries, Religious Holidays, Festivals and Greek Namedays Located in the village of Episkopi Gonia (also known as Mesa Gonia) is the beautiful Byzantine church of Panagia Episkopi. The church is considered the best example of traditional ecclesiastical architecture of the island by Mathaios Mendrinos, author of the booklet "The Church of Episkopi in Santorini" which is distributed by the Ecclesiastical Committee of the church ... Panagia Episkopi was built in the late 11th Century by Emperor Alexios A’ Kominos. The church is an important Byzantine monument. It houses the icon of Panagia Glikofilousa, one of the third most priceless portable icons in the world.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up from your hotel/ cruise ship,airport,port and every other place that you please.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
We had an incredible time on our private full day tour of Santorini and it was all thanks to our amazing guide Genny and our fantastic driver. From the moment we were picked up everything was smooth comfortable and personalized just for us. Genny who was born and raised in Santorini is a true local and brought such depth and authenticity to the experience. Her knowledge of the island, its history, culture, and hidden corners was incredible and she shared it all in such a friendly and engaging way. Our driver was also outstanding, professional, kind, and ensured we traveled in comfort the entire day. We explored many beautiful parts of the island including Firostefani and Imerovigli with their stunning caldera views, and the breathtaking Skaros Rock. Oia was everything we hoped for and more. We had plenty of time to stroll take photos shop and enjoy a relaxing lunch. Genny had the driver stop at a delicious local bakery where we could refuel with tasty snacks such a thoughtful touch that really enhanced the day. We also stopped for photos at the incredible Red Beach with its unique volcanic colors and dramatic cliffs. The entire day was thoughtfully planned but flexible allowing us to explore at our own pace and focus on what interested us most. Genny and our driver made the experience feel personal, meaningful, and truly special. If you want to see the best of Santorini with the insight of a real local, this tour is the way to do it. We can’t recommend it highly enough!
Dear Lisa……. We are truly grateful for your kind words regarding our services, as well as your thoughtful compliments about our tour guide and driver. It brings us great joy to know that your experience with our company exceeded your expectations. Thank you once again .It would be our pleasure to welcome you back and provide our services to you in the future. Nikolaos Marinakis
We had an amazing tour of Santorini with Nick who is the best by far he gave us a full history of Santorini took us every where we wanted to go and other places we did not know. We tasted fabulous food and did shopping when we toured the blue domes what an amazing view Actually every view is amazing we went to red beach and black sand beach and had an amazing meal at Apollon everything was amazing you must book with them you will not go wrong I can go on and on and on but all and all an absolute fabulous time. We were a party of 9 van was very comfortable Clean and cool once again amazing. Thank you Nick.. From Kelli R
Kelli thank you very much for your kind words l will be very happy to see you again in Santorini and do my best you to have a goot time in Santorini .Nikolaos Marinakis...
I would recommend this tour to every body that wants to see all of santorini, the driver was so friendly and helpful, he also knows the best locations for photos, he was like one of the family, the trip was great value and all of us had such a fantastic time.
i would like to thank you very much for the good words you wrote for me .you know it was a special day for me i still did some friends which l will remember and l'll be glad to see them again offer them coffee and help them with everythihg else they need for santorini.have a good time where you are remember you.....
