Small Group Santorini Sightseeing Tour 5 Hours
Description
Discover this spectacular Aegean island on a small-group morning or afternoon tour with a local guide. With our small group itinerary set up to suit your interests, go to the village of the Oia cliff to admire its castle, cave-like houses, and spectacular views of the Caldera. Visit Imerovigli with the best stunning view of the Caldera. After visiting the monastery of the prophet Elijah, try the handmade products of the monks and explore Megalochori, a picturesque traditional village. At the same time, your guide shares his tips and facts about the history and Geology of Santorini. Complete your tour at the end with optional food (at your own expense) at the traditional family taverna in Santorini. - A personalized option for first-time visitors. - Visit beaches, tiny villages, and blue-dome churches and try to feel local for a few hours. - Snap photos of the stunning tiered bell towers as you stroll the winding paths. - Learn Santorini's history and get insider tips from our guide.
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Itinerary
The name Firostefani comes from the Greek characteristic "Stefani ton Iron," which means the crown of Fira. Firostefani is one of the oldest villages on the island of Santorini. It is located on the north side of Fira and is currently considered one village along with the capital of Santorini, Fira.
Since the time of Byzantium, Imerovigli, one of the most impressive villages of Santorini, has stood on the highest point of the caldera. It is believed that the early settlement of Skaros was built in 1207 by the Venetian James Varotsi, who was granted Santorini after the conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders in 1204. The modern village towers over an impressive volcano about 300 meters above sea level. It is about 3 km northwest of Fira on the road to Oia. In addition to the paved road, the village is connected to the capital of Santorini by a path offering endless views of the unique volcanic landscape.
The village of Oia is one of the most famous tourist places worldwide for its sunset and cave buildings stretching over Ammoudi and Armeni up to the Perivola district. Recently, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and shops have appeared in the buildings. It is trendy throughout the day and at sunset.
Megalochori is a village that is full of vineyards. It is located on the southwestern side of Santorini, and its region reaches the location of the Caldera from the West and the traditional residential development to the East. Here, archaeologists found items Dating back to the first Cycladic period.
The village of Kamari in Santorini is built on the seashore, on one of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast. It is located 9 kilometers from Fira and is located next to the airport, on the one hand, and next to the mountain of Meat - on the other. It is one of the largest villages in Santorini, with about 1300 inhabitants, while the beach is considered by many to be the most popular beach on the island. This is one of the most "modern" villages since significant reconstruction began after the devastating earthquake of 1956 when many residents of Episkopi-Gonia moved here to live.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Dress code is formal
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Reviews(51)
Good call shortening the sightseeing layout to 4 hours. George managed our group of seven nicely—got us to the western side just in time for the sun to drop. Driving on those island hills can be tricky but he kept a very safe, controlled pace. No rushing through stops.
Thanks a lot for the great review.
This was the best tour of the entire cruise, because of our Guide Kenzo and our Driver Alex. Kenzo was prompt and met us exactly where the tour confirmation said he would be. He was so nice, spoke very clearly and projected his voice well ( without yelling) so every person on our tour could hear him clearly. When we first met Kenzo, I informed him of my Mothers hearing impairment, which we can struggle with on tours. Kenzo immediately treated my mom like he would his mother and made sure that she was always able to see him so she could lip-read and understand what was going on. That truly made a difference. Not only that, but both he and Alex were amazing photographers and knew all the good places to take our photos with the white buildings, blue domes, Azure sea, and bougainvillea. Not only did they take Instagram-worthy photos for everyone on the tour, but they did it so fast, no one was ever waiting around long. The island was beautiful, and Kenzo gave such good commentary explaining things. We paid roughly the same price as we would if we booked a tour through our cruise line, but got so much more value. We only had 8 people on our tour (compared to the fifty or more that are normally on a cruise line tour) . I cant say enough good things about this tour and our guide. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are very glad that you enjoyed your tour with us, and we look forward to seeing you again. You are the best!!!
Great information and tour. Tour guide excellent! Saw lots of Santorini. Tour guide made sure our tour was perfect.
Thanks a lot for the great review. You are the best!!!
We can't thank our guide Andrei enough for giving us the best tour of Santorini! From start to finish, the experience was absolutely seamless and unforgettable. Andrei’s knowledge of the island’s history, culture, and hidden gems made every stop along the way feel special and meaningful.
Dear Aura, Thanks a lot for the excellent review.
Our guide and driver were amazing. They took us all over the island and gave us mega information about the island.
Dear Matthew, Thanks a lot for the great review.
Andreas and Alex were terrific as guide and driver and my family had a wonderful time. The skill Alex has as a driver is impressive. Andreas was very engaging and made the tour a great experience.
Dear Miller, You are the best!!! Thanks for choosing and booking with us! Thanks for the positive feedback on our guide, Andrea, and our driver, Alex. God bless you and your family!
The sites we were taken to were beautiful. Both the guide and driver (George and Alex) were able to add in local information. Best of all is that they laughed easily and could joke between themselves and the group. Highly recommend
Thanks a lot for the good review. We appreciate your positive feedback. Kind regards, Top Santorini tours team
We had the best day in beautiful Santorini thanks to Viator’s excellent customer service. We booked a small group minivan tour, but my husband and I were the only ones on the tour. Our driver had car trouble and Viator quickly rescheduled us with another driver. George arrived within 30 minutes in a beautiful Mercedes sedan. Due to our delay, he extended our tour and we saw the entire island. It was a fabulous day! George is so knowledgeable, kind, fun and entertaining. Thank you George for the wonderful memories. You are one of a kind! See you next time!!
Arris took great care of us. He showed us all the famous sites and was a great driver. He's very courteous and went out of his way to help.
The Tour Guide John was so knowledgeable & Bill Was a great driver. Took us to various places and we found them awesome, there were a few others on the tour too who helped make the day too.
