Private Santorini: Sights, Wines & Clicks
Santorini, Greece
From USD 611.61
Office phone number: +30 698 067 9166
Private Santorini: Sights, Wines & Clicks
Santorini, Greece
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Immerse yourself in the spectacular beauty of the one and only Santorini on this laid-back tour of the most photographed landmarks on the island. In between stopping for photo ops, you’ll eat your way through Santorini’s highlights and culinary delights by exploring the island’s beautiful villages. Wake up your taste buds along the way with local specialities in authentic spots and Santorini wines, globally-known for their unique character.
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Highlights
- Discover (and snap tons of photos of) all the highlights and most postcard-perfect spots in Santorini
- Treat your taste buds to some of the best traditional mezedes (Greek tapas) at the medieval settlement of Pyrgos
- Stroll around the village of Oia and soak up its unforgettable beauty
- Marvel at the wild landscape of Red Beach with its spectacular rock formations
- Participate in a 6-glass wine tasting at a local winery with dazzling caldera views and local delicacies
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- All of the food you sample during your tour is locally sourced from Santorini and nearby islands, which supports local farmers and helps preserve Satorini's culinary traditions.
- All of the stores you visit on your tour are 100% locally owned and run.
- At least one store on your itinerary is dedicated to the preservation of locally-produced crafts and edibles.
- As part of your tour you'll visit a local winery that promotes Santorini's ancient pruning techniques as well as indigenous varieties of grapes.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 7 hours
- Pickup location:
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour.
- Pickup time: Various
- Drop off location:
Drop off back at Fira, your hotel, airport
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, transportation, sampling of local products such as olives, cheeses, fava, tomato-fritters, local specialty tapas, local wine (wine tasting).
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your driver and guide
Your day starts with a stroll around Fira, Santorini’s capital, to enjoy uninterrupted views of Santorini caldera while your guide shares some stories about the island.
Continuing our tour, we’ll stop at a vantage point to admire the photogenic blue dome of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, the most-renowned location in Santorini.
Next, we’ll head to Oia, easily the most popular village of Santorini due to its dramatic setting at the edge of a steep cliff and its charismatic beauty. Stroll around cobblestone alleyways with whitewashed houses and snap photos from viewpoints only locals know about.
We’ll then move inland to the village of Pyrgos, the former capital of Santorini, where we’ll explore its pastel-coloured houses, blue-domed churches, and vineyards. Through winding pathways, we’ll walk all the way up the ruins of a medieval castle to admire amazing vistas. Going downhill to the village, it’s time to relax your muscles in a lovely spot where you’ll snack on some local, seasonal mezedes (Greek tapas) such as tomato fritters, fava, white eggplant, cold cuts, and local cheese.
Once you’ve filled your belly, we’ll head to our next view point at the edge of the island and admire Santorini’s unique Red Beach. Next, we’ll stop at one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece, the Akrotiri Lighthouse, which dates back to 1892 and according to many, boasts the best views in all of Santorini!
Our tour wouldn’t be complete without tasting exceptional Santorini wines, famous for their unique character that comes from the island’s volcanic conditions and local cultivation techniques. Enjoy not one or two but 6 premium wines during a tasting session in a local winery with dazzling caldera views and a selection of local cuts and cheeses.
Before we part ways, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more hints and tips on how to get the best of your trip to amazing Santorini.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, transportation, sampling of local products such as olives, cheeses, fava, tomato-fritters, local specialty tapas, local wine (wine tasting).
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your driver and guide
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Your Trip: This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at your hotel for pick up. Please check your hotel details are correct on the voucher. If your details are not correct, it is very important to please email us to confirm your correct pick up hotel using the contact details on the voucher. If you prefer you may also phone the change through to us during business hours.
Additional Information: Remember to write your designated pickup and drop-off area when you book. This service is free. Departure location: at your request anywhere in Santorini, Hotel, Port, Airport, Cable Car in Fira if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@santoriniurbanadventures.com
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Local contact
Office phone number: +30 698 067 9166
Email address: info@santoriniurbanadventures.com
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