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Learn about Santorini’s ancient past with a visit to the Akrotiri Archaeological Site. You'll get the chance to explore the ruined remains of an ancient Minoan city so that you can see what life was like right before the volcanic eruption that reshaped the island forever. You will have the option of visiting on your own or enhancing your experience by booking the services of a professional guide.

This tour is perfect for private groups who want to explore the beauty, history, and culture of Santorini in just around four hours. Your tour will start with a convenient pickup, then you and your English-speaking driver will take you to the most famous and photogenic spots on the island. You can also create your own itinerary based on your interests.

Check out Akrotiri, a Bronze Age settlement that was destroyed with a volcanic eruption of Theros. Explore the ruins, which were preserved by volcanic ash, on this group tour. Your guide will show you the different houses, rooms, and even preserved murals. You’ll also have transport to/from the meeting point to keep things running smoothly.

Explore Santorini’s photogenic beauty, relaxed culture, and ancient history on your own terms with a private, 5-hour tour. Travel around the island in a luxury vehicle, following an itinerary designed just for your group of up to 4. Whether you want to taste volcanic wines, delve into Minoan ruins, experience traditional Greek village life, or shop the boutiques of Oia, your professional driver and guide will make it happen for a memorable and stress-free day on the island.

Whether you have limited time to explore Santorini or you’ve just arrived and want to get to know the island better, this full-day, small-group tour is a great way to discover some Santorini highlights without worrying about the time or the crowds. Drive around the island with your guide, stopping at beaches, villages, and lookouts along the way. End the day with a visit to the coastal village of Oia to watch the sunset over the village’s iconic blue-domed houses.

This tour combines culture, history, stunning views, unique landmarks, aromas awakening all of your senses and all that while touring on the shore around the active crater of a volcano on an island of explosive beauty- literally speaking. We will visit 2 of the most popular sites on the island, the excavations of Akrotiri and the Red Beach, followed by a drive to the highest point of the island and a visit to a beautiful traditional settlement. Santorinian wines come from ancient vine varieties indegenous to Santorini. The unique volcanic earth and clima of Santorini enhances the taste and aroma of its wines, with unique characteristics making it an exclusive experience for the traveler.

Discover the highlights of the southern part of the island of Santorini by following us in this tour that lasts only five hours!

Step back nearly 4,000 years on a private 3-hour tour of ancient Akrotiri on Santorini. With a knowledgeable private guide, explore the well-preserved ruins of this one-time Minoan settlement, destroyed by a volcano in around 1450 BC. Inspect the excavated houses and buildings, see the remnants of kitchens and drainage systems, and hear about the vivid frescoes that once graced the walls. Learn about the long-ago inhabitants, how their town was buried under ash, and how Minoan society and culture was far ahead of mainland European civilization at the time.

Hit three of Santorini's prettiest villages, a couple of beaches, and the Akrotiri archaeological excavations all in under a day on this action-packed private tour that includes a local lunch with wine pairings. You'll explore Akrotiri independently at your own expense, see the castle village of Pyrgos, 17th-century Megalochori, and cliff-top Oia, and learn all about Vinsanto wine.

Explore the ancient city of Akrotiri on a custom tour with a personal guide. After convenient hotel, airport or cruise port pickup, travel by private vehicle to Akrotiri, a Bronze Age settlement buried in ash nearly 4,000 years ago in a volcanic eruption. Get an intimate view of ancient Greek life as you stroll past well-preserved frescoes, building complexes, and remarkably advanced infrastructure systems.

Get more out of your time in Santorini by going on a private tour of the island. You’ll save hours researching highlights by having a full itinerary organized for you, and you won’t have to book transport as pickup and drop-off is included. See the picturesque village of Oia, drive through the main town of Fira, and visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri.

Discover beautiful Santorini — from the bustling capital of Fira to postcard-perfect Oia — on this private, half-day shore excursion. Meet your guide and private vehicle off of your cruise ship at Fira port, and then set off to explore the sun-kissed Greek isle. See the ruins of one of the region’s most important prehistoric settlements at Akrotiri; be wowed by views of the caldera and the Aegean Sea; and enjoy ample free time to explore both Oia and Fira.

Experience the well-documented beauty of Santorini for yourself with a local guide. Discover a side to the island you don't see online with visits to archaeological significant sites. Visit the ancient village of Akrotiri, once destroyed by a volcano, and see frescoes that remain intact despite the impact thanks to volcanic ash spread. Afterwards, journey to Megalochori where vineyards are interspersed with blue-domed, Cycladic houses before finishing up at Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum, set in an underground labyrinth. Sample wines, stroll and savor the sunset before returning to your accommodations.

Coming from Crete on a ferry? What better way to see the island on limited time than to book a tour and experience the wonders of Santorini in just a few hours! We pick you up upon arrival and get you back on time to head back to Crete. I offer tailored tours for individuals and small groups. With my in-depth knowledge of the island's history, i can take you on a journey through Santorini's hidden gems and iconic landmarks. During our adventure, we'll also make sure to satisfy your taste buds with a delightful lunch experience.You'll have the option to choose from two exceptional dining spots: a charming fish tavern next to the beach or a restaurant that specializes in locally sourced ingredients. Whether you want to relax on the island's stunning beaches, explore its charming villages, or immerse yourself in its rich cultural heritage, my tours are tailored to your interests. We only have what we remember, so let's create memories together as we discover the beauty of Santorini!

Explore the island in a full day tour by bus, swim in Red sea and enjoy the famous sunset from Oia. This excursion provide the opportunity to explore the most highlights of the island in one day with an expert guide! Combines nature, tradition, religious and archaeological sites of interest. Get a full taste of the real Santorini.

Step back nearly 4,000 years on a private tour of prehistoric Akrotiri on Santorini. With a knowledgeable private guide, explore the well-preserved ruins of a settlement, destroyed by a volcanic eruption around 1600 BC. See the excavated 2 and 3-storeyed buildings, with remains of kitchen and toilet facilities, a perfect drainage system, and hear about the vivid frescoes that once graced the walls. Learn about the long-ago inhabitants, their society and culture, and how their town was buried under ash. An unforgettable trip back in time!

This excursion starts by taking you to a journey in time and the island's history-from prehistoric Thera to the myth of lost Atlantis and the unique red beach. *You are guided to the prehistoric town that inspired the lost Atlantis, the myth is unveiled before your eyes. This town was buried under the volcanic ash after the huge volcano eruption of 1612 BC the destroyed the Minoan civilization. Your licensed guide introduces you to Akrotiri and will walk with you between the paths and the well maintained buildings that ancient Greeks used to live for so many centuries *A beach like no other, the red beach: a scenery reminding Mars on earth right by the sea. We are exploring it together. *Experience the great eruption, one of the biggest events of the prehistoric Mediterranean! Feel the earthquake and tsunami with all your senses and see the destruction of mythical Atlantis before your eyes, in a 9D experience.

In this tour we will visit the famous Blue Dome at the cliff-perched village of Firostefani. After this stop, we are heading to the most beautiful part on the island, the beautifull small village of Oia globally famous for romantic atmosphere and beathtaking views. Following the road to the highest point on the island, the Monastery of Prophet Elias. There you will indulge yourself in exquisite panoramic views to the pristine volcanic beauty and the splendor of the Aegean sea. Our next stop will be at Pyrgos village. Stroll around its cobbled streets and get lost in its traditional charm.

The tour is private and the vehicle used are brand new. Upon request a tour guide can be provided as well.

Book this private tour that takes you back in time while exploring Akrotiri, and hear the myth of Atlantis from your personal guide. Your tour includes tickets to the Akrotiri Excavations, Prehistoric Museum of Fira, and the Lost Atlantis 9D Experience Museum, so you won’t need to pay anything on the spot.

See and do exactly what you want on a private, customizable three-hour tour of Santorini. You can visit ancient archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, wineries that produce the island’s own specialty wine, and viewpoints from which to admire the island’s famous scenery. This is an ideal tour if you’re short on time in Santorini as you can fit a lot into three hours.

Step away from the windmills and blue domes of Instagram fame and see a different side of Santorini when you book this half-day tour. Ride horses from the unspoiled village of Megalochori to the crater rim; visit the Tomato Industrial Museum to learn about the island’s canning trade; explore the museum at the Canava Distillery; and savor a 3-course restaurant lunch with a glass of red and white wine.

Get to know Santorini during a private half-day tour. Arrange pick up at your hotel or the address of your choice in Santorini and set out on a sightseeing excursion. Personalize the tour according to your interests or leave the planning to your guide and enjoy a half-day itinerary including scenic beaches, archaeological sites, historic landmarks, and a local winery.