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Taste of Santorini: Small Group Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide
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44 Ratings
Thira
Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Santorini on a small-group sightseeing tour. Explore Oia’s cliffside village, visit the monastery of the prophet Elijah, and indulge in optional wine tastings at a traditional winery.
Duration:
4 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Firostefani - 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.
- Imerovigli - 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.
- Oia - 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 - Traditional Village - 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.
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Kamari Beach - 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.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle transport
- Driver/guide
- Cable car exit at upper station pickup and drop-off (cruise ship travelers)
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
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.
- 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
Location
Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station
Ipapantis
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(44 Ratings)
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Marylu_e
Aug 4, 2024
Amazing day in Santorini - 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!!
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364jennieg
Jul 28, 2024
Very courteous and safe driver - 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.
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Issey
Jun 24, 2024
Awesome Island Trip - 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.
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Y6134lqlindam
Jun 3, 2024
Personalized way to see the stunning beautiful island of Santorini - This tour was a good way to see some of Santorini's breathtaking scenery and highlights of the island's unique architecture and blue domed churches. Our tour guide George (00306939068227) met us at the top of the cable car exit and stopped at several places with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and to the Black Beach in Peruviols so we could take photos. George was a knowledgeable guide who provided us with options about places to stop or eat which made the tour more personal. Highly recommend this tour.
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Dawn_p
Apr 25, 2024
Great Day in Santorini! - Enjoyed our tour in Santorini! George was great and very fun! Took us all around the island and even had a traditional Greek meal. Definitely recommend!
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Anonymous
Apr 21, 2024
Fantastic Tour! - My wife and I took a private tour through Santorini! George was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable of the island and the culture. We enjoyed the entire tour and visited all over the island! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Santorini!
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Teachergirlrose
Apr 4, 2024
A great way to see the island - Our small group tour ended up being a private tour, since we were in Santorini at the very beginning of the season. No complaints here! Arthur was fantastic! He gave us a bit of history and info as we walked from site to site and was wonderful about showing us the perfect spots to take photos. The tour was a good pace and gave us the chance to see so much of the island. He answered any and all questions we had and showed genuine pride in living in Santorini and sharing it with us. We also loved that we were picked up and dropped off right at the hotel. Thanks for a great day!
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Kaye_i
Mar 7, 2024
A perfect five hours! - Our tour guide, Mary, was very knowledgeable, personable, and knew exactly where to take us! The five hour tour was delightful from the beginning until the end. We were transported in a very comfortable Mercedes van. Don't hesitate, take this tour!!!
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Elizabeth_h
Jun 11, 2024
Tough to get to meeting location and getting back to boat - Kia was a great guide. She was knowledgeable and showed us great sights with wonderful information. The less star is from the fact that Santorini is just very crowded to get to the meeting place. And though we avoided crowded places on the tour, getting to the driver and leaving tainted the trip.
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Z440kscarolr
Apr 2, 2024
Great Tour of Santorini - We were a group of 7. And we extended the 5-hour tour to 6 hours. Our tour guide Maria was great. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and even a bit funny. The island was picturesque and calming. I took tons of photos. It was the best day of the 8 that we spent in Greece!
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