Highlights of Santorini in 5 Hours Private Tour

Overview

If you want to explore the highlights of Santorini , then this tour is suitable for you. By doing this 5 hours private highlights tour , you will be able to discover breathtaking views , admire the cycladic architecture , walk in traditional villages and learn about the history and the Greek culture.

Tour Description

After your pick up , our first stop is going to be on the most famous place of Santorini “Oia”. We are going to take pictures with the famous Blue Domes , walk through the narrow paths of the village while admiring the cycladic architecture , you are going to see a lot of captain houses and you are going to see breathtaking views from the castle of Oia where millions of people every year watch the sunset from.

Our next stop will be at the highest point of the island! The elevation of this mountain is 567 metres and on the top of is located the “Monastery of Prophet Elias” built in 1711 and a military base. Here we are going to admire the panoramic view off the island and visit the chapel of Saint Nektarios and if you want to buy some local wine made from the monks then next to the chapel we can visit a small shop where the monks are selling their own products such us wine , olive oil , crafted items and icons , dried figs etc.

After the panoramic view we head up to explore the “Black Sand beach“.We can walk on the beach make beautiful pictures , enjoy the sound of the waves and relax on that beautiful area. If you have kids definately they are going to love this place!

We continue our tour by visiting the South edge of the island , where the “Lighthouse of Santorini is located“. It was built in 1892 and it is condidered to be a really important site as it was one of the fist lighthouses that were manufactured in Greece.

Last but not least we will go to witness the creation of mother nature which is the “Red Beach of Santorini“! You are going to be amazed from the seep red colours of the cliff and the blue crystal waters! We are going to stand on the Top of the beach and make the best pictures having as a backround this beautiful Beach.

Tour Information

Tour Type : Private
Duration : 5 Hours
Language : English
Highlights of Santorini : Oia , Lighthouse , Red Beach , Monastery of Prophet Elias for panoramic View , Black Sand Beach.

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Aditional Information for Pick Up and Drop Off Services

For all cruise ship passengers the pick up location will be from the exit of the Top of the Cable Car in Fira. When your cruise ship will dock , you need to take the tender boat and go to the Old Port Of Fira. From there you need to take the Cable Car and come up (price of cable car 6 euros per person). At the exit of the top of the cable car the guide will wait for you holding a sign with your name written on it.Usually you need approximately 1:30 hour after your cruise ship docks and you take the tender boat.

For Hotel Guests : The pick up/drop off will be from your hotel. If your hotel is in area where the car will be not be able to reach then we will set up a meeting location which will be on the closest road to your hotel. You will receive one day earlier detailed information.

For guests that want pick up from airport/port : If you want your pick up to be from the airport or port , first of all please make sure to provide the following information when you book the tour : flight number and company and time of arrival or ferry company and name of the vessel. The guide will wait for you outside of the airport/port holding a sign with yor name written on it.Drop of will be at the desired location.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

In order to secure your reservation you will have to make a deposit of 80 euros. You can pay the balance of the tour to your guide/driver at the end of the tour.
In case you need to cancel the tour 72 hours before the departure day , there will not be any cancellation free. In case you cancel within 48 hours of the departure there will be 100% cancellation fee.