Highlights of Santorini
Overview
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. 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. Light lunch (Greek traditional dishes) pairing it with wine tasting at one of the finest wineries of Santorini, with an expert sommelier.
Visit Oia village to explore on foot and enjoy unique photographic opportunities with exquisite cliffside views.
Liability insurance & designated driver.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Tour is only in English
- Wine Tasting
- Liability insurance & designated driver
- Pick up & return trasnfers
- Tickets & expert guide for Akrotiri excavations. Self-guided tickets cost 25€ per person
Meeting and Pickup
Starts at 09:30 a.m. but the pick-up time starting 08:45 a.m. depends the hotel you are staying.In hotels which are not accessible by cars, we set up the nearest meeting point to meet with passengers.
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
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Megalochori - Traditional Village
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oia
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Santorini
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
- Travellers visiting with a cruise ship can ONLY be picked up from the "Prehistoric Museum of Thera" in Fira town.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-113795P1
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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.
- Bottled water.
- Tour is only in English.
- Wine Tasting.
- Liability insurance & designated driver.
- Pick up & return trasnfers.
- Tickets & expert guide for Akrotiri excavations. Self-guided tickets cost 25€ per person.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Highlights of Santorini 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 Highlights of Santorini 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
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Tour is only in English
- Wine Tasting
- Liability insurance & designated driver
- Pick up & return trasnfers
- Tickets & expert guide for Akrotiri excavations. Self-guided tickets cost 25€ per person
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
- Travellers visiting with a cruise ship can ONLY be picked up from the "Prehistoric Museum of Thera" in Fira town.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
