Santorini Day Tour: Akrotiri, Villages, Wine and Sunset in Oia
Overview
Explore Santorini island on this full-day tour by bus to the most famous and attractive places on the island such as the Akrotiri Exchavation Site, the Black Sandy Beach, Emborio Village, the mountaintop of Pyrgos and of course Oia. Learn about the history of the island, admire the architecture of its traditional villages, leisure at its volcanic beaches and live Oia’s sunset experience! Includes wine tasting in a private area of 3 of the best wines in Santorini.
All you need to see and experience on the island before going back home.
What's Included
- Licensed archaeologist for the guided tour of Akrotiri Archaeological Site
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up and drop off Pickup and drop-off from selected meeting points all over the island
- Wine tasting of 3 local varieties
- Driver-guide
- Meals
- Entrance Fees to Akrotiri Archaeological Site
- If arriving by cruise, make your own way from the Old Port to Fira Town by cable car: 10€ each way
- During November & March Akrotiri Archaeological Site is not visited
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
There are pre-defined pick-up/drop-off locations, at convenient central spots in most villages. After the booking, you will be advised of a pick-up location that is closest to your hotel or most convenient for you!You are kindly requested to be on time at the designated point, as several pick locations must be covered and bus driver will not wait. Pickup times:NST Office Oia: 09:40 AM, Imerovigli Bus Stop: 10:00 AM, Firostefani Central Square: 10:05 AM, Fira NST Experiences (Fira Departure point): 10:10 AM, Kamari Erotokritos Bakery: 10:00 AM, Perissa Meltemi Village: 10:00 AM, Akrotiri Mathios Village : 10:05 AM ,Megalochori The Family Bakery :10:15 AM Pyrgos Restaurant :10:15 AM - NST Travel Fira, Eytheia Firon Pyrgou :10:25 AM Please make sure to be at the meeting point on time.
Eytheia Firon Pyrgou
Thira 847 00, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Akrotiri (pass by)
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Castelli of Emporio
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pyrgos (pass by)
Oia
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not suitable for babies, children under the age of 3 and people with reduced mobility or physical limitations as it requires a certain amount of walking (with sites only accessible on foot), some stairs and inclines.
- During November & March Akrotiri Archaeological Site is not visited
- For Cruise passengers when they off at the old port of Fira by the tender boat they take cable car and then they can walk to NST Experiences point(Fira Departure point) and they take our bus .
- Children under 4 years old will not reserve a seat on the bus. They will sit on parents' lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Licensed archaeologist for the guided tour of Akrotiri Archaeological Site.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick-up and drop off Pickup and drop-off from selected meeting points all over the island.
- Wine tasting of 3 local varieties.
- Driver-guide.
- Meals.
- Entrance Fees to Akrotiri Archaeological Site.
- If arriving by cruise, make your own way from the Old Port to Fira Town by cable car: 10€ each way.
- During November & March Akrotiri Archaeological Site is not visited.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Santorini Day Tour: Akrotiri, Villages, Wine and Sunset in Oia is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Santorini Day Tour: Akrotiri, Villages, Wine and Sunset in Oia will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Licensed archaeologist for the guided tour of Akrotiri Archaeological Site
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up and drop off Pickup and drop-off from selected meeting points all over the island
- Wine tasting of 3 local varieties
- Driver-guide
- Meals
- Entrance Fees to Akrotiri Archaeological Site
- If arriving by cruise, make your own way from the Old Port to Fira Town by cable car: 10€ each way
- During November & March Akrotiri Archaeological Site is not visited
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not suitable for babies, children under the age of 3 and people with reduced mobility or physical limitations as it requires a certain amount of walking (with sites only accessible on foot), some stairs and inclines.
- During November & March Akrotiri Archaeological Site is not visited
- For Cruise passengers when they off at the old port of Fira by the tender boat they take cable car and then they can walk to NST Experiences point(Fira Departure point) and they take our bus .
- Children under 4 years old will not reserve a seat on the bus. They will sit on parents' lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
