Santorini Highlights and Venetian Castles Small-Group Day Tour

Experience the beauty of Santorini by joining us on a full day Santorini tour that is off the beaten path.

Learn about ancient and medieval history of the island and discover the magnifiscent beauty of  the Venetian castles.

Chill out in the most beautiful black sandy beach, feel the local culture combined with a wine tasting expirience and finish your day with an unforgettable sunset in Oia.

visit the village of Pyrgos which is built on the top of a hill, you will walk to the top where the Venetian castle overlooks the caldera and get a panoramic view of the island.

After a short drive the small group will reach the traditional village of Megalochori and you will have the opportunity to visit the famous “Symposion" an amazing workshop of traditional Greek music instruments full of information about Greek mythology and music. Kindly note that we skip this stop from 15 of October to the end of March.

Later, the group will drive around the castle of Akrotiri and will have a short photo stop to enjoy the view of the castle the amazing caldera from the south part of the island.

Leaving akrotiri you will have some free time to relax and enjoy a lazy break at the most famous black sandy beach of the island at Perivolos, where you can swim or even have lunch, tasting the local flavors.

Continue to Emporio village, stroll around the small picturesque streets and see the best preserved Venetian castle which used to be the medieval trade center of the island.

After the walk to the castle you will relax in an old canava and taste local wines.

Subsequently, the group will make a short stop in Firostefani, where you can take breathtaking photos of the famous Blue Dome and the Rock Of Skaros, where the capital of the island used to be during the Venetian period.

The tour will finish in Oia village. Explore the narrow passageways and discover the old captain’s houses, the unique cave houses, and the romantic chapels. Later you will watch the spectacular sunset over the caldera while being inside the Venetian castle of Oia. After such a lovely day you will be driven back to your hotel.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Dress code is smart casual
• 15 October to end of March We do not visit the music workshop of Symposion
• Thera are walking guided parts during this tour in Pyrgos and Emporeio Village
• Children under 7 years old can not attend the music presentation at Symposion

• This Tour is Rated 4.9 Stars based on 410 valid reviews on VIATOR