Exclusive Santorini Oia Pyrgos and Imerovigli Small Group Tour
Description
This small-group tour offers an intimate way to experience Santorini’s iconic villages with a passionate local guide. Enjoy scenic drives, leisurely exploration, and a memorable clifftop walk revealing stunning caldera views, all while traveling in comfort—a far superior experience to larger bus tours. Discover Pyrgos, a hilltop village with winding alleys and medieval castle ruins, Oia, known for its blue-domed churches and postcard-perfect streets, Imerovigli, the “balcony to the Aegean,” and Firostefani, a peaceful village with breathtaking panoramas. Your guide shares stories and insights that bring each village to life. Ideal for travelers wanting to make the most of their time on the island, this tour combines Santorini’s highlights with authentic local insight. With morning and afternoon departures, you can choose the time that best fits your schedule, making this one of the most rewarding ways to explore the island.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide and fellow travelers right at the exit of the upper station of the Cable Car in Fira. Enjoy a brief walk through Fira’s caldera viewpoints before boarding your comfortable, air-conditioned minibus and heading to Pyrgos.
Enjoy a panoramic drive (approximately 15 minutes) to the charming village of Pyrgos, one of Santorini’s most traditional settlements. Wander through its charming alleys, explore the remains of the medieval Kasteli Castle, and take in sweeping island views from its hilltop location.
Travel north to the iconic village of Oia. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating insights into Santorini’s history and point out scenic photo stops. Depending on traffic, the ride is approximately 40 minutes. In Oia, enjoy free time (1 hour and 15 minutes) to stroll through postcard-perfect streets, admire the blue domes, and browse local shops.
Next, travel to and visit Imerovigli, often called the “balcony to the Aegean,” thanks to its elevated location and dramatic volcanic views. The ride from Oia to Imerovigli takes approximately 25 minutes depending on traffic conditions. From here, enjoy a scenic 15-minute caldera-edge walk to the next village, Firostefani.
Continue your caldera-edge walk from Imerovigli back to Fira, passing by the peaceful village of Firostefani, perfect for capturing postcard-worthy panoramas without the crowds.
Return to Fira. After the tour, feel free to explore, shop, dine, or enjoy the vibrant atmosphere before heading back to your hotel.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to Bring: passport or ID card, sunscreen, cash or credit card
- What to Wear: hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes
- The tour sequence may vary.
- After booking, our team will reach out to you to provide further details to coordinate your arrival.
- This intimate small-group tour offers a relaxed, scenic introduction to Santorini, with a more personal experience than large bus tours.
- We offer pick-up and drop off from/to hotels, rental apartments and other locations within the island at an additional cost. To arrange this service, please contact us after booking and provide your pick-up/drop off details. We will get back to you to confirm availability, pick-up time and any extra charges. Please note that this additional service is arranged directly with us and is not processed through Viator.
- The tour sequence may vary.
- This excursion involves total walking for more than two hours on cobbled streets and uneven ground. We recommend you wear comfortable non-slip walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. In addition to the extensive amount of walking on this tour, there is a 10-minute walk from/to the bus parking area in Oia and Fira.
Reviews(2)
Emanuela was a good tour guide. She walks a little fast, but she was very informative and funny. I would recommend her to others.
Our guide's name was Emanuela, and the tour was not what I expected. The guide was in a hurry to finish the tour and did not give us time to take photos. Additionally, the guide started the tour late and, in the end, began to complain because she would not finish at the initially agreed time. Furthermore, the transportation broke down in the last part of the tour, so we had to walk back to the final point and could not visit one of the towns that was on the itinerary. Terrible service, and I would not recommend the guide.
