Excursions for Santorini
Tuesday, July 30th - Santorini
Santorini is home to one of the world's most iconic skylines and offers excellent dining and sightseeing. With its pitch-black beaches, rugged landscape and stunning caldera (volcanic crater), it's not the perfect beach day for sun-worshippers, so it's good we are going to Mykonos!
We have worked with our tour operators to identify four tours that you may want to enjoy during our day in Santorini. Please review the options below, and if you would like to join one of the tours, make your selection here. All selections need to be completed by May 15th to ensure space is held. 
Option 1 - AKROTIRI EXCAVATIONS & FIRA TOUR
4 hour (1/2 day) tour NOT AVAILABLE 
Begin with a scenic drive through the plains of Santorini to Fira, the capital, perched on the edge of an impressive cliff 260m high. Many of its beautiful buildings blue domed churches and sun-bathed veranda were constructed during the Venetian invasion and offer stunning views over the submerged volcano. Continue with a visit to Akrotiri and marvel at the “Minoan" excavations that have revealed complexes of multi-level buildings, streets and squares, with remains of walls standing as high as 8 meters, all entombed in the solidified ash of the famous eruption of Thera. Return to the picturesque village of Oia, the crowning glory of tranquility, boasting the most superb views of the caldera, where you will have free time to explore on your own. Stroll around the narrow streets and explore its quaint boutiques of local art, paintings and semi precious jewelry.
Inclusions Private A/C Deluxe motor coach & driver/ Licensed English-speaking guide/ Entrance fees to Akrotiri/ Roundtrip cable-car tickets/ Taxes Exclusions Gratuities/ Personal expenses/ Anything not mentioned above 
Option 2 - SANTORINI ISLAND TOUR & WINERY
4 hour (1/2 day) tour NOT AVAILABLE 
Start with a scenic drive to the picturesque village of Oia, boasting the most superb views of the caldera. Take time to stroll around the narrow streets and explore its quaint boutiques. We continue our tour with a visit to one of the most reputable wineries on the island to enjoy a tour of the distillery and experience wine tasting of the fine wines produced. Our final stop is Firà, the capital, perched on the edge of an impressive cliff 260m high. Many of its beautiful buildings blue domed churches and sun-bathed veranda were constructed during the Venetian invasion and offer stunning views over the submerged volcano.
Inclusions: Private A/C motor coach & driver / Licensed English-speaking guide /Entrance fees to the winery/ Round trip cable-car tickets /Taxes Exclusions: Gratuities / Personal expenses /anything not mentioned above 
Option 3 - HALF DAY HIGHLIGHTS AND WINERY TOUR
4 hour (1/2 day) tour $113 per person 
This tour will take you to Santorini's highest peak, crowned by the Mount Profitis Ilias Monastery. At 883 feet, Mt. Profitis Ilias' rugged landscape is largely composed of volcanic rocks as a result of hundreds of eruptions during the last two million years, some of them being large caldera-forming events. Here, in this remote spot, you'll have an ideal photo opportunity to capture the beauty of this ancient island.
Next, you'll discover the village of Pyrgos, which was the capital of Santorini until 1800. Here, you'll be able to admire the beautiful old houses and the Venetian Fortress crowned by several churches. Explore this typical example of a fortified Cycladic village, with great panoramic views all around the coast. Your tour then takes you to one of the island's most famous modern wineries. Viniculture is an ancient art in Santorini, and the fact that vines thrive at all is amazing considering the fact that the island has limited water resources. Fortunately, the volcanic soil is an excellent medium for producing grapes, especially the Assyrtiko grape--a rare, white variety. After your visit to the winery, you'll drive through the countryside to visit Oia. This traditional Greek village of whitewashed cubes is perched impossibly high on cliffs at the northwest tip of the island. Take in the stunning views of the island from one of the charming cafés or stroll above the rooftops of the homes carved into the cliffs and gaze into the deep blue waters of the caldera far below. From Oia village, you'll drive to the cliff top town of Fira, where your tour ends. Inclusions: Private A/C motor coach & driver / Licensed English-speaking guide /Entrance fees to the winery/ Taxes Exclusions: Gratuities / Personal expenses /Round trip cable-car tickets / anything not mentioned above 
Option 4 - THE BEST OF SANTORINI
5 1/2 hour (3/4 day) tour $118 per person 
Your first stop will be in the beautiful village of Oia, famous for its magnificent views of the caldera, Santorini's active volcano crater, and the surrounding islands of the Aegean Sea. Here you will have free time to stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets and enjoy picturesque shops, lovely old mansions and houses perched on the cliff’s edge.
Next on your itinerary is Pyrgos village, one of Santorini’s oldest settlements and the highest village on the island. From the comfort of your coach, you will see its spectacular views, beautiful old houses, Venetian Fortress and historic churches. You will continue to Santorini’s summit and the most magnificent view of the caldera from the Monastery of the Prophet Elijah. By this time you will be ready to enjoy the sumptuous 3-course Greek lunch with Santorinian wine, which awaits you in Megalochori village. Your guide will return you to Fira, from which you will return to your ship by cable car, at your leisure. Inclusions: Private A/C motor coach & driver / Licensed English-speaking guide /Three course lunch with wine/ Taxes Exclusions: Gratuities / Personal expenses /Round trip cable-car tickets / anything not mentioned above |
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