Exclusive Santorini Highlights
Overview
Private Tour includes:
Visit to Pyrgos Traditional Village. Built in the 15th century by occupying Venetians, it’s one of the island’s five best preserved castle ruins
Akrotiri Excavation of the Prehistoric City of Akrotiri*. This archeological wonder is one of the most important prehistoric sites of the Aegean, and the very first settlement on Santorini, dating from the Late Neolithic period (from the 4th millennium BC).
Self-guided tickets to Akrotiri Excavations.
Vlichada Beach with its very distinctive white volcanic cliffs sculpted beautifully by the sea winds.
Drive along the 4km length of the Perivolos black sand beach
Visit to Megalochori Traditional Village. Dating back to the 17th century, when traders and wealthy landowner barons exported a famous wine of the island called Vinsanto.
Visit Oia village to explore on foot and enjoy unique photographic opportunities with exquisite cliffside views.
What's Included
- Lunch Greek traditional dishes pairing it with wine tasting at one of the finest wineries of Santorini, with an expert sommelier. ( 1 hour and 30 min )
- Starts at 9.30am but pick-up time starts from 8.45am depending on the hotel’s location.
- The Tour is in English
- Admission tickets to Akrotiri Excavation site
- Akrotiri Excavation of the Prehistoric City of Akrotiri* (1 hour stop).
- Liability insurance & designated driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit Oia village to explore on foot and enjoy unique photographic opportunities
- Visit to Megalochori Traditional Village.
- Drive along the 4km length of the Perivolos black sand beach.
- Pick up & return transfers.
- Pyrgos Village
- Guide for the Akrotiri excavations - Extra cost 200€/hour. This extra service has to be prearranged.
- Expert guide for Akrotiri NOT included.
Meeting and Pickup
Starts at 09:30 a.m. but the pick-up time starting 08:50 a.m. depends the hotel you are staying.Please make sure to mention the name of the hotel/accommodation/place you are staying.
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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Castelli of Pyrgos
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Vlychada Beach (pass by)
Oia
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Megalochori - Traditional Village
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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).
- Lunch. Greek traditional dishes pairing it with wine tasting at one of the finest wineries of Santorini, with an expert sommelier. ( 1 hour and 30 min ).
- Starts at 9.30am but pick-up time starts from 8.45am depending on the hotel’s location.
- The Tour is in English.
- Admission tickets to Akrotiri Excavation site.
- Akrotiri Excavation of the Prehistoric City of Akrotiri* (1 hour stop).
- Liability insurance & designated driver.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Visit Oia village to explore on foot and enjoy unique photographic opportunities.
- Visit to Megalochori Traditional Village.
- Drive along the 4km length of the Perivolos black sand beach.
- Pick up & return transfers.
- Pyrgos Village.
- Guide for the Akrotiri excavations - Extra cost 200€/hour. This extra service has to be prearranged.
- Expert guide for Akrotiri NOT included.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Exclusive Santorini Highlights is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Exclusive Santorini Highlights will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- LunchGreek traditional dishes pairing it with wine tasting at one of the finest wineries of Santorini, with an expert sommelier. ( 1 hour and 30 min )
- Starts at 9.30am but pick-up time starts from 8.45am depending on the hotel’s location.
- The Tour is in English
- Admission tickets to Akrotiri Excavation site
- Akrotiri Excavation of the Prehistoric City of Akrotiri* (1 hour stop).
- Liability insurance & designated driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit Oia village to explore on foot and enjoy unique photographic opportunities
- Visit to Megalochori Traditional Village.
- Drive along the 4km length of the Perivolos black sand beach.
- Pick up & return transfers.
- Pyrgos Village
- Guide for the Akrotiri excavations - Extra cost 200€/hour. This extra service has to be prearranged.
- Expert guide for Akrotiri NOT included.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
