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Private 5 Hours Highlights Tour by Native Guide with Wine Tasting

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Santorini, Greece
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280 to 300 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Explore Santorini's top sights with our local, experienced guide. Discover and explore our company's nontouristic, hidden sides. Travel in a comfortable, luxury, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan or car, make the most of the custom itinerary, and let your guide know what you want to see and do. Perhaps visit highlights such as the village of Firostefani, Imerovigli, Oia, Pyrgos, and Kamari's black sandy beach, and taste local wines from Argyros Estate.
⦁ Visit the famous blue-domed church at Firostefani and Imerovigli and take some great photos.
⦁ Capture pictures of the stunning view at the Oia and the famous Three Domes.
⦁ Admire the white houses and the views of the blue sea water of the caldera.
⦁ Step back in time and discover the historic houses of the Megalochori Traditional Village.
⦁ Savor the taste of Santorini wines, including the unique sweet red Vinsanto wine.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Wine Tasting
  • Customized Hotel/Port/Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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• Please advise the activity provider which pickup point you will choose. • You will receive an email with detailed pickup instructions. Be sure to check your spam folder for the email. • The meeting location for cruise ship travelers is at the exit of the cable car upper station. • Cruise ship passengers are tendered out at Santorini Old Harbor, which is inaccessible by car. • The guide will hold a sign with your name written on it. If you need custom transportation, don't hesitate to contact us to arrange it. • Time for this tour is flexible if we have availability. • The tour is private for groups of 2 up to 18 people. • If you are coming to Santorini from Athens on a day trip, the tour can offer you a complimentary airport, port pickup, and drop-off service upon request.

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Firostefani

The village of Firostefani is located in the northern part of Santorini, between the famous towns of Fira and Imerovigli. Officially, this location is perceived as a separate village. However, the truth is different. It extends the village capital, Santorini's infamous Fira. Since Firostefani is located at the highest point of Fira, the name of this settlement can be translated as the Crown of Fira. In Greek, Stefani means crown. Therefore, it is the Crown of Nature.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Imerovigli

Visit Imerovigli, the highest town in Santorini, with white houses and blue-domed churches. Since Imerovigli is a preserved traditional settlement, the architectural style of the building remains unchanged, mainly in Cycladic and primarily local Fira style. Today, Imerovigli is one of the most developed tourist destinations in Santorini, with first-class hotels, restaurants, and other shops visited by tens of thousands worldwide.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oia

Oia village is one of the most popular and visited places in Santorini. Oia is a small town and former community in the South of the Aegean Sea, on the Islands of Thera and Thirasia, in the Cyclades, Greece. It covers the entire island of Thirasia and the northwestern part of Santorini, which it shares with the municipal unit of Santorini. Oia is known for its breathtaking sunsets, but its sunrise is also magical. There are two types of dwellings: cave houses dug out of the volcanic rock on the Caldera rocks and captain houses. Lovely Oia is the perfect place to relax in Santorini, with its pastel-colored houses, windmills, and churches with domes descending the hillside. This is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the island, but if you are staying elsewhere, it is worth a visit during a day trip.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Castelli of Pyrgos

Visit the castle of Pyrgos and feel like a local. In the traditional village of Pyrgos, the highest settlement in Santorini, you can admire the atmospheric Castle of Pyrgos. Built around 1580, this is probably the last of the island's five fortified settlements. Its location, chosen for strategic reasons, offers unique views of vast plains and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Estate Argyros

The beautiful and modern Argyros winery estate is located on the outskirts of Episkopi-Gonia, about 5.5 km southeast of Fira. Argyros' spacious tasting room with ocean views is in the heart of their grape estate. Taste the four different glasses of wine at the second-biggest winery in Santorini.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Kamari Beach

This is one of the most popular beaches on the island. The cosmopolitan beach is located in the southeast of Santorini and is bordered by stunning cliffs that provide a dramatic backdrop. It's a lengthy beach covered in black volcanic shingle rather than sand. Kamari Beach is separated from Perissa by a large rock called Mesa Vouno at one end. The beach is fantastic also. The only downside is the pebbles, which might not be the most comfortable to walk on on a hot summer day, but a good pair of beach shoes can provide an instant fix. It can be challenging to get in and out of the water in some parts, but once you are in, the water is gorgeous. There is a much better beach at the far end of Kamari near the big rock. Getting into the sea there is much easier, although the shallow waters quickly become deep. The beach there is also finer - more like sand - but still not great for making sandcastles. It is also a quieter end of Kamari and better for families.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 18 years

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private 5 Hours Highlights Tour by Native Guide with Wine Tasting?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Wine Tasting
  • Customized Hotel/Port/Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle with air-conditioning
  • Fira Cable car exit upper station pickup and drop-off (cruise ship travelers)
  • Local Experienced driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

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