Santorini Bus Tour with Akrotiri

Santorini Bus Tour with Akrotiri

Get to see many of the famous sights in Santorini in a guided bus tour of the island. Professional tour guide with deep knowledge of the area.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Profitis Ilias Church, Santorini, Santorini 847 00, Greece

We start our bus tour with a 15 minute short panoramic photo stop at Profitis Ilias mountain, the highest peak of the island. On top of the mountain, there is the Monastery of Prophet Elias from which the mountain got its name, featuring a breathtaking view to the island and the Aegean Sea.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Megalochori - Traditional Village, Megalochori Greece

We continue with a 25 minute walking tour at Megalochori, one of the most beautiful villages of the island. Here typical traditional cycladic houses, neoclassic buildings as well as small cave houses blend in together in harmony.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri 84700 Greece

On our next stop, we have an hour and a half guided visit, with professional licensed guide at the Akrotiri excavations. Akrotiri was one of the most important prehistoric settlements of Greece that was destroyed by a huge volcanic eruption of the Thera volcano during the 17th century BC. The city was buried under the volcanic ash, which preserved the whole city in perfect conditions and it is often called the prehestoric Pompei. Entrance fees of 12 euros p/p to the site are not included.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Red Beach, Akrotiri Greece

After, we visit Red Beach, well known for the unique color of the sand and the hill behind ii, where we have 30 minutes free time for photos or for a walk.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Perivolos Beach, Perivolos 847 03 Greece

Also, we visit one of the longest beaches in Cyclades & the best beach in Santorini, the black sand beach of Perivolos. The beach is away from the crowds and offers a big variety of restaurants, taverns, cafes, beach bars & watersports, being the ideal destination for those who want to combine relaxation, swimming & good food. We have 1½ – 2 hours time at leisure for lunch or swim. Lunch is not included in the price.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Santo Winery, Pyrgos 84701 Greece

As our tour continues, we have a 45 minute visit at the Oenotourism Center of Santo Wines and taste the distinctive wines of the island while we learn more about the, unique in the world, Santorini vineyards. Here we have free time for photos and shopping. Wine Tasting & tour included in the price.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sunset in Oia, Oia 847 02 Greece

After this visit we havethe option to either finish the tour at this point and get transferred to our hotel, or continue to Oia to watch the romantic sunset. There is an additional cost of 10 euros, add on option during booking process.

If we choose to watch the sunset in Oia, we continue to witness a breathtaking sunset. It has inspired artists, poets and every visitor of the island. The beauty of Oia is unsurpassed. Small white cave houses dug into the volcanic rock, interspersed by splashes of rich ochre, deep fuchsia, cobalt blue, oyster pink and earthy red. (Return after sunset)

Duration: 30 minutes