Private Cultural Villages Sightseeing & Akrotiri Excavations
Enjoy different and new destinations with an authentic and genuine experience. This 4-hour private journey will offer you a contact with the real Santorini, its culture and history. Your local guide/driver will take you to the traditional villages of Pyrgos, Megalochori, Emporio & the famous excavations of Akrotiri on a comfortable and deluxe van. Get involved with the local traditions by walking through picturesque paths, that will take you through the island's history and Greek lifestyle. Visit Venetian fortresses, learn about the unique architecture of the island and explore the famous excavations of the pre-historic town of Akrotiri. Departure time is flexible and pick up point is organized upon your location request. Choose your own departure and enjoy a memorable trip.
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Private Cultural Villages Sightseeing & Akrotiri Excavations
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What's included in Private Cultural Villages Sightseeing & Akrotiri Excavations
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pyrgos
Start your cultural experience with the village of Pyrgos, the oldest village in Santorini, known as the island’s “historic monument”. Built on the top of a hill, this settlement holds a 16th century Venetian castle. A charming location to wander around, built by the locals to fortify the area into small alleys and circle shape roads. The village is surrounded by vineyards, blue domed churches, narrow cave houses with charming balconies and pebbled paths.
Megalochori - Traditional Village
Continue to Megalochori one of the most picturesque and quaint villages of the island with typical and classical Cycladic houses dug into the volcanic rock. The scenery includes white washed tower bells, underground caves and churches with blue domes. Stroll around the narrow pathways of this non touristy settlement, enjoy your Greek coffee at the pebble stone square and get involved with locals lifestyle & culture.
Castelli of Emporio
Discover Emporio, the entry to another past era and the island's commercial center during the Venetian occupation. In Medieval times, the inhabitants of this village used to build their houses side by side in small quaint streets, so that they could shield themselves against the pirates. An exploration of the well-maintained castle constructed in the mid-15th century will give you a lovely sentiment as you walk through its paths.
Inclusions
- Hotel/Port/Airport Pick up & Drop off
- Bottled water
- Free admission to Akrotiri Archaeological Site
- Experienced local driver/guide
- Private transportation by air-conditioned & deluxe van
- Maps & live commentary
- Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Your guide/driver is not allowed to guide within Akrotiri's Excavations. You may hire one of the licensed guides in Archaeology provided by the site
- The itinerary can be customized to suit your preferences
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Hotels & Airbnbs: Pickup is at the lobby or the nearest location accessible by vehicle. Cruise Ship Passengers: The primary pickup point is at the top cable car exit, where your guide/driver will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Alternatively, pickup can be arranged at Athinios Port or Amoudi Port, provided that travelers arrange a water taxi at their own expense. Airport & Ferry-Boat Travelers: Pickup is at the arrivals terminal, where your guide/driver will be holding a sign with your name.
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Ticket Redemption
• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
