Santorini Cultural Villages and Akrotiri Ruins Private Tour

This activity includes:
- Duration: 4 hours. Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line.
- Live tour guide available in English.
- Pickup included: Pick up/Drop off service from any location in Santorini, including all hotels, ferry port, airport. For cruise ship travelers, your driver/guide will be waiting for you at the top of the cable car exit, holding a sign with your name.
- Private group experience.

Experience
Itinerary
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Pickup location:
Thera

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Akrotíri
Visit (1 hour)

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Emporio
Sightseeing (1 hour)

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Megalochori
Sightseeing (30 minutes)

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Pyrgos Kallistis
Sightseeing (1 hour)

Arrive back at:
Thera

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
Experience the splendor of Santorini at your own pace and according to your personal preferences
Enjoy the company and knowledge of a local expert driver/guide
Tour the island comfortably in a luxurious, air-conditioned van

Full Description
Set off on an enthralling 4-hour tour of Santorini's cultural villages, delving into the island's storied past, ancient ruins, and classical architecture. Begin your excursion at the famed Akrotiri excavations, a portal to the Minoan civilization that lay hidden under volcanic ash for millennia. Delve into the remarkably intact remnants of this prehistoric town, admiring its complex frescoes, sophisticated systems, and intriguing relics that shed light on the Bronze Age lifestyle.

Proceed to the scenic village of Pyrgos, nestled atop a hill and brimming with medieval allure and Cycladic charm. Meander through its maze-like streets, flanked by pristine white buildings, iconic blue-domed churches, and imposing walls, all while taking in the serene atmosphere and sweeping views of the surrounding vineyards and ocean.

Your journey continues to Emporio village, one of Santorini's most venerable and genuine locales, marked by its winding paths and a fortified medieval castle. Wander its ageless streets, bordered by quaint homes, inviting cafes, and local craftsman shops, unveiling hidden gems at every turn.

Your cultural voyage culminates in Megalochori village, an idyllic retreat of enduring elegance and architectural magnificence. Immerse yourself in its serpentine lanes, embellished with vibrant bougainvillea and stately mansions, and appreciate the sophisticated churches and historical edifices that narrate the village's storied past.

As your 4-hour tour of the cultural villages concludes, you will leave Santorini with an enriched sense of its alluring history, genuine traditions, and perpetual allure, having truly experienced the soul of this magical island through its cultural core.

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