Private Santorini Guided Tour: Uncover History with Half-Day Horse Riding Excursion
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Vlychada
Uncover the history of Santorini on a private guided tour. Explore traditional Santorini, visit the Folklore Museum, ride horses in Megalochori, and indulge in local cuisine.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vlychada Beach - Fishing shelter
    Vlychada is located on the south coast, just a short distance from the archaeological site of Akrotiri (the Bronze Age settlement) and it is one of the island’s most popular beaches thanks to its striking volcanic rock formations. The picturesque marina of Vlychada is a small round harbor in which sailboats, speed boats, and fishing boats find shelter. The port where all the sailing yachts try to moor is a fishing shelter, renamed to the marina. You will take unforgettable photos!
  • Tomato Industrial Museum, D.Nomikos - Tomato Museum
    The museum is where the tomato factory used to be, founded by D.Nomikos in Vlichada. The historic factory was opened in 1945 by George Nomikos, the son of Dimitrios Nomikos, who was the first in Santorini to produce tomato paste with industrial means at a small pre-industrial plant in Messaria. On exhibit are a variety of interesting objects including processing machinery dating of 1890, documents, tools, labels, and old cans. The museum organizes workshops and fun activities for children. You can experience a journey to the past through a guided tour and witness the traditional methods of cultivation, processing and production of tomato. In addition, you may admire the various exhibits that date back to 1890; a collection that includes processing machinery, old tools and manuscript, the first labels ever used, as well as an audiovisual material with recorded narrations of people who worked at the factory that makes the visit worthwhile.
  • Canava Santorini Distillery - Canava Traditional Folklore Museum Situated in Mesaria using original items. It includes traditional workshops of old occupations barrel-makers, etc). The traditional winery is hosted in traditional cave houses of 1861. It holds a gallery, historical archives (manuscripts, etc). You may visit the beautiful garden with trees and flowers, where the lovely chapel dedicated to S. Constantine and Helen was built. In the Museum Gallery, a wing which was added later to the original house, you may admire a display of drawings, oil paintings, watercolors and other works of well-known Greek artists, inspired by Santorini. Finally, the Folklore Museum hosts different traditional workshops with full equipment for carpenters, barrel makers, shoemakers and tinsmiths.

A visit to the museum is a time travel to a bygone era and offers valuable insight into the culture and tradition of the island of Santorini.

  • Santorini Horse Riding - Explore the unspoilt village of Megalochori on horseback and overlook the Caldera (the interior part of the breathtaking crevice formed by the volcanic eruption in Pre-Historic Times. Santorini Horse-riding is so enjoyable that you will never forget a moment of this experience! We guarantee a unique experience which will culminate in an optional photo-shoot where your satisfaction is captured!
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Photo while Horse-riding
  • Horse riding
  • 1 glass of white wine & 1 glass of red wine
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience traditional Santorini and immerse yourself in the lifestyle of ancient Greece! Explore the scenic Vlychada, try to comprehend the struggles of early hardworking Santorinians in their preservation efforts, delve into the historical records at the Folklore Museum, feel aristocratic with a horse ride in Megalochori and savour the exquisite local cuisine at a premier eatery! This one-of-a-kind tour offers you a chance to witness the significant milestones of Santorinian history!
• A Greek restaurant is included for lunch where you will be served 2 wines: a glass of white wine paired with Santorinian salad, fava and tomato fritters, and a red wine accompanying mousakas and a traditional Greek dessert.

You have the liberty to decide the timing!

Location
Vlychada Beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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29fran_oisr
Dec 8, 2021
A great experience! - We had an amazing private guided tour with a great guide. I liked the places and information provided. The best part was the Horse Riding at Megalochori on the sunset!!!
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Jasminc1998
Nov 25, 2021
It worth the extra bucks - We combine it with half day catamaran cruze and it was an amazing way to see the Santorini island in just one day with a unique all around way.
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