Full-Day Santorini Traditional Villages & Sunset Tour
Full-Day Santorini Traditional Villages & Sunset Tour
Duration: 7 hours (approx.)
7 hours (approx.)
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Experience an enriching Full-Day Santorini Traditional Villages & Sunset Tour in Greece, where you'll explore historic and picturesque locales. Begin your journey at Panagia Episkopi, the oldest Byzantine church on the island, adorned with stunning paintings from 1115. Continue to Mesa Gonia for a glimpse into traditional life post-1956 earthquake before visiting Pyrgos, one of Santorini's most scenic villages.
Experience an enriching Full-Day Santorini Traditional Villages & Sunset Tour in Greece, where you'll explore historic and picturesque locales. Begin your journey at Panagia Episkopi, the oldest Byzantine church on the island, adorned with stunning paintings from 1115. Continue to Mesa Gonia for a glimpse into traditional life post-1956 earthquake before visiting Pyrgos, one of Santorini's most scenic villages.
Discover ancient ruins, picturesque viewpoints, and charming villages of Santorini through an organized bus tour.
Visit Panagia Episkopi in Greece to marvel at the oldest church on the island, a relic from the Middle Byzantine period.
Ascend Pyrgos for spectacular panoramic views that encompass the entire island of Santorini.
Gain insight into Mesa Gonia's renowned wine-making traditions during your visit.
Witness an exquisite sunset in Oia and take in the stunning scenery of whitewashed houses, windmills, and iconic blue dome churches.
Use of air-conditioned vehicle
Entry with an English-speaking guide
Access to pick-up and drop-off service
Individual Costs
Oia village with windmills at sunset, Santorini, Greece.
Your Experience
The journey begins with your pick-up service before heading to Panagia Episkopi. This site is celebrated as Santorini's oldest Byzantine church, constructed in 1115 using remnants of a sixth-century structure. Its interiors boast stunning Byzantine paintings and hagiography.
- Next, visit Mesa Gonia, renowned for its significant role in wine production within Santorini. This village remains untouched since the major earthquake of 1956, offering an authentic glimpse into pre-earthquake life.
The tour continues to Pyrgos, one of the island's most picturesque villages and once its capital. Here you'll explore Skaros ruins, wander through charming streets, and capture images of stunning churches. The journey rewards with stunning views from atop the village!
- Your final destination is Oia, located in Santorini’s western region. Known for spectacular sunsets, rich maritime history, and iconic whitewashed homes perched on cliffs overlooking a vast caldera.
Oia village in Santorini with colorful flowers and whitewashed buildings in spring.
White-washed alley with blue accents and bougainvillea in Santorini, Greece.
Oia village with windmills at sunset, Santorini, Greece.
Oia village in Santorini with colorful flowers and whitewashed buildings in spring.
White-washed alley with blue accents and bougainvillea in Santorini, Greece.
Santorini's Oia village with blue domes and Aegean Sea view.
Important Information
- Please wear comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled shoes that are closed. It's advisable to bring sunscreen and sunglasses as well. A light jacket is recommended for the sunset.
- The tour isn't accessible by wheelchair due to uneven terrain at various sites; you'll need to walk over cobblestones, inclines, steps, and similar surfaces.
- Starting times may vary with the season or based on when the sun sets.
Children 4 years old and under can join for free if seated on an adult's lap.
Itinerary
- Panagia Episkopi Byzantine Church
- Mesa Gonia
- Pyrgos
Oia
Oia village at sunset with iconic windmills and sea view, Santorini sightseeing tour.
Ancient Akrotiri ruins on Santorini, part of the Full Day Sightseeing Bus Tour.
Santorini's Oia village with blue domes and Aegean Sea view.
Oia village at sunset with iconic windmills and sea view, Santorini sightseeing tour.
Ancient Akrotiri ruins on Santorini, part of the Full Day Sightseeing Bus Tour.
Wear comfortable clothing and sensible shoes with flat soles for walking on cobblestones and uneven surfaces; don't forget sunscreen and sunglasses to protect against the sun.
Bring a light jacket for added comfort during the sunset viewing, as temperatures can drop in the evening.
Plan your visit by starting from the furthest village first if you intend to explore other attractions nearby afterwards; this will help optimize your travel time on Santorini's varied terrain.
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