Santorini Shore Excursion Fira, Villages, Wine Tasting 5 Hours
Santorini Shore Excursion Fira, Villages, Wine Tasting; If you are among those who wish to break away from the crowd and enjoy a more intimate experience, you should definitely consider this 5 hours private shore excursion tour in Santorini, with your private latest technology air-conditioned vehicle.
Over the centuries, the beauty and charm of this island have been enchanted by philosophers, scientists, artists, poets, writers, and intellectuals. Santorini has always been an awe-inspiring island for visitors, due to its unique landscape and architecture.
Highlights of this tour
- 5-hour memorable Shore Excursion in Fira, and Villages
- Walk The Alleyways Of Fira
- Wine tasting
- The highest point of the island, Mount Profitis Ilias
- Visit the monastery built in 1712
Options
11- 15 Passengers
PERSONAL AND PRIVATE: This is a personal shore excursion and private tour just for you, your family, and your friends!
Duration: 5 hours: An exciting shore excursion, experiencing the unexplored island of Santorini!
ROUTE PLANNER: Pick up / drop off at Santorini cable car for cruise travelers or close to your accommodation.
TRAVEL WITH STYLE
Pickup included
What's included in Santorini Shore Excursion Fira, Villages, Wine Tasting 5 Hours
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We will pick you up from the cable car or your accommodation will be as close as it allows the vehicle to reach the spot. Thera (Santorini) Nowadays, the official name of the island is Thera, but it is mainly known as Santorini which is how the Greeks refer to it, too. About one century later, Dorians from Sparta settled on the island and they name it Thera after their king, Theras. During the 9th century BC, Santorini was a Dorian colony and the settlement of Ancient Thera in Mesa Vouno Mountain was its center.
Travel to mount Profitis Ilias, we will visit the traditional village of Pyrgos. Pyrgos is a typical Fortress Settlement of the Cyclades. On the hilltop, you can find ruins of Kasteli Castle, one of the five 'kastelia' on the island. Although there are many reports that Pyrgos was the capital of Santorini in the mid-18th century, the truth is that Pyrgos has never been the island's capital. There is a memorial plaque near the entrance to the castle, commemorating those who died in the Second World War. Traditional architecture remains of neo-classical mansions, narrow winding paths leading up the hillside, small white houses, galleries, vineyards, churches, and breathtaking sunsets. Pyrgos is truly magical. If you make your way up from the main square towards the mansion of Zannos Melathron and up, you will discover one or two wonderful hillside cafes from which you can sip on a glass of wine and breathe in the sunsets and the panoramic views.
Santo Wines
Santo Wines Wine tourism center, located in Pyrgos village next to Santo Wines winery with a breathtaking volcano view, is open all year round to welcome visitors from all over the world, at its modern facilities that are dedicated to Santorini wines, gastronomy, and fine living.
Inclusions
- English speaking tour escort with good knowledge of Santorini island
- Bottled water
- A professional driver
- Fuel surcharge
- Pick up/drop off at Santorini Port/cable car
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vehicle with leather interior
- Food & beverage
- Wine tasting fee EUR20-EUR65 depending on the wine tasting package at the winery
- Gratuities (optional)
- Cable car tickets (€10 per person/per way) for cruise ship travelers per way
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Official licensed tour guide for guiding inside the archeological sites. Available on request with a surcharge
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The tour starts from the cable car of Fira where your driver will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name on, then the bus picks us up after 5 minutes of walking (the traditional alleys are not accessible by car). The pick-up point from your accommodation will be as close as it allows the vehicle to reach the spot which will be specified after the booking by email.
Meeting / End Points
- Fira is the main hub for bus transportation, and all bus routes begin and end in Fira. We can pick you up from your accommodation if the route allows vehicles to pass through or as close as possible to the point you will recommend!
