Santorini: Traditional Sightseeing Bus Tour with Oia Sunset
Overview
Take in Santorini’s most popular sites and learn about its history. Visit traditional villages and volcanic beaches. See a spectacular Oia sunset.- Tour the Akrotiri excavation site, known as the prehistoric Pompeii
- Taste the island’s distinctive wines
- Marvel at a spectacular Oia sunset
Full Description
Tour Itinerary:
• Akrotiri excavation site: guided tour in this Minoan Bronze Age settlement buried by volcanic ash in the 17th century BC
• Emporio village: Explore this quaint village with hilltop windmills, fortified medieval castles and centuries-old churches
• Perissa Beach: Enjoy free time for lunch and a swim at the island's most popular black sand beach
• Santorini Winery: Tour a traditional winery and taste Santorini’s distinctive wines
• Profitis Ilias: Visit the island’s highest peak and admire views from the agricultural plains to the hilltop village of Oia
• Oia sunset: Enjoy free time to experience a Santorini sunset at the most-photographed place in Greece
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop off at a meeting point near your hotel
- Guided tour of the Akrotiri excavations
- Wine tasting
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to the Akrotiri excavations
- Lunch and drinks
- Tips
Meeting And Pickup
You will be picked up from near your hotel. You will be informed about your pickup time and place by the activity provider. Please be ready before the scheduled time as the driver cannot wait for latecomers. Pickup schedule: • NST Office Oia: 9:40 AM • Imerovigli Bus Stop: 10:00 AM • Kamari Erotokritos Bakery: 10:00 AM • Perissa Meltemi Village: 10:00 AM • Akrotiri Mathios Village: 10:05 AM • Firostefani Central Square: 10:05 AM • Fira NST Experiences (Fira Departure point): 10:10 AM • Megalochori The Family Bakery: 10:15 AM • Pyrgos Restaurant: 10:15 AM • NST Travel Fira, Eytheia Firon Pyrgou: 10:25 AM
Important information
- Please remember to bring your camera, towels for the beach, sunscreen and cash and let us know your hotel in order to arrange the pickup time and point
- This tour is not suitable for babies, children under the age of 5, and people with reduced mobility or physical limitations, as it requires a certain amount of walking, with sites that are only accessible on foot
- The Akrotiri Excavation Site is not visited from November to March.
- Red Beach can no longer be visited due to rockfalls.
- Available Languages: 01/03-30/11/2024 English daily. 01/05-30/09/2024 French on Wednesday and
Friday.01/05-30/9/2024 German on Monday.01/05-30/09/2024 Spanish on Friday and Sunday.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 48 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
I highly recommend
The tour guide was not only friendly but also stunning, adding an extra layer of warmth to the experience. Her explanations of Santorini’s traditions were crystal clear, and she demonstrated incredible patience in taking care of all the tour members. One of the highlights was the vine tasting section, where the guide showcased her mastery in winemaking. Her expertise added a fascinating dimension to the tour, and the information she shared about Santorini’s vine culture was both educational and engaging. In summary, this tour is truly worth joining. The combination of a friendly and knowledgeable guide, coupled with a glimpse into Santorini’s traditional practices and a beautiful Oia sunset, made for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the rich cultural heritage of Santorini with a touch of elegance.
Sunset was perfect..
We had a great day trip sightseeing with Elisa our guide. She was very knowledgeable and gave us a good information about Santorini. Eecommend the tour to anyone who would go to Santorini..This being the low season we loved this time of the year ad there were less tourists and weather was very pleasant in high 60s degrees F..