Sightseeing bus tour with sunset
Explore Santorini on a full day sightseeing tour by bus.
Learn about the history of the island, admire the architecture of its traditional villages, leisure at its volcanic beaches,
taste the island’s distinctive wines and live Oia’s sunset experience!
DESCRIPTION OF THE TOUR
1. Red Beach
Start your journey with a short photo stop at the famous volcanic beach, well known for the unique color of the sand, its soaring red lava cliffs and clear green waters. (approx. 10 mins-20 mins)
2. Akrotiri Excavation Site
Guided tour of the so-called “Prehistoric Pompei” or “Lost Atlantis”, one of the most important Minoan Bronze Age settlements of Greece, buried and preserved by the volcanic ash of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in human history (17th century BC). (approx. 1h 15 mins-30 mins)
3. Perissa Beach
Enjoy free time to have lunch and relax at one of the longest black sandy beaches in the Cyclades and the most popular beach of Santorini. (approx. 2h)
4. Emporio Village
Explore one of the oldest and most authentic traditional villages of Santorini, built like a small labyrinth and visit its medieval fortress (15th century). (approx. 20 mins)
5. Santorini Winery
Taste Santorini’s distinctive wines (3 wines) and learn about one of the oldest vineyards in Europe while admiring the spectacular view of the volcano. (approx. 1h)
6. ProfitisIlia’s Mountain
Finish your tour with a short stop at the highest peak of Santorini (567 meters) to admire the striking panoramic view of the entire island. (approx. 20 mins)
7. Oia – Sunset
Transfer to the popular village of Oia and the most photographed place in Greece. Enjoy free time to experience its legendary sunset. (approx. 2-3h)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Tour the Akrotiri excavation site, known as the prehistoric Pompeii
- Make a short photo stop at the unique Volcanic Red Beach
- Taste the island’s distinctive wineswhile admiring the spectacular view of the volcano
- Relax on the volcanic black sand beach of Perissa
- Explore Emporio Village, one of the oldest and most authentic traditional villages of Santorini
- Marvel at a spectacular Oia sunset
What’s included:
Pick-up and drop off at a meeting point near your hotel
Guided Bus Tour (Guide’s Languages: English, Spanish)
Guided tour of the Akrotiri excavations
Wine tasting (3 wines)
What’s not included:
Entrance fee €12 to the Akrotiri excavations
Lunch and drinks
Price:
50 € with sunset, 45 € without sunset
