Private Tour: Santorini Sightseeing with Photo Stops on the Fira to Oia Hiking Trail
Santorini, Greece
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Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 5 hours
Explore Santorini — the 'black pearl of the Aegean' — on this private half-day tour, and uncover the scenic wonders of the southern coast. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle with your own personal guide, cruise through the beautiful village of Pyrgos; sample homemade specialties at a family-run store; and gaze out over the island from a hilltop monastery and the lighthouse on Santorini’s southernmost tip. Then, be wowed by unparalleled views of the caldera and beyond during a leisurely hike from Fira to Oia.
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Explore Santorini — the 'black pearl of the Aegean' — on this private half-day tour, and uncover the scenic wonders of the southern coast. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle with your own personal guide, cruise through the beautiful village of Pyrgos; sample homemade specialties at a family-run store; and gaze out over the island from a hilltop monastery and the lighthouse on Santorini’s southernmost tip. Then, be wowed by unparalleled views of the caldera and beyond during a leisurely hike from Fira to Oia.Choose from a morning or afternoon departure, and then meet your guide at your Santorini hotel. Take a seat inside your luxury, air-conditioned car or minivan (depending on the size of your private group) and set off to explore the island’s southern coast. As you travel, listen to your private guide’s enlightening commentary about Santorini and drink in stunning views of the caldera, vine-clad hills and sugar cube houses.
Make a brief photo stop at the lighthouse on the southern tip of the island before visiting a family-run store to sample homemade delicacies such as sundried tomatoes, capers and goat cheese.
Next, get a glimpse of old-world Greece as you travel through Pyrgos village. Then, continue to the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, situated at the highest point of Santorini, where 360-degree island views await.
After, return to your minivan and travel to the starting point of your hike from the capital of Fira to Oia. The complete hike takes around 2 hours and follows a route that is mostly flat and well-maintained, but at times steep and uneven. With your guide leading the way, set off along the well-trodden footpath. Marvel at the unbeatable views of the island and the caldera, stopping frequently to take photos, rest your legs and refresh with a provided sandwich, soft drinks and water.
Depending on your private group’s preference and skill level, you can choose whether you want to hike the entire route or just the most scenic parts of it. Alternatively, if you do not wish to hike at all, ask your guide to drive you to the most popular spots along the route to capture the Santorini landscapes with your camera.
After your hike, conclude your tour with a drop-off at your hotel.
Make a brief photo stop at the lighthouse on the southern tip of the island before visiting a family-run store to sample homemade delicacies such as sundried tomatoes, capers and goat cheese.
Next, get a glimpse of old-world Greece as you travel through Pyrgos village. Then, continue to the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, situated at the highest point of Santorini, where 360-degree island views await.
After, return to your minivan and travel to the starting point of your hike from the capital of Fira to Oia. The complete hike takes around 2 hours and follows a route that is mostly flat and well-maintained, but at times steep and uneven. With your guide leading the way, set off along the well-trodden footpath. Marvel at the unbeatable views of the island and the caldera, stopping frequently to take photos, rest your legs and refresh with a provided sandwich, soft drinks and water.
Depending on your private group’s preference and skill level, you can choose whether you want to hike the entire route or just the most scenic parts of it. Alternatively, if you do not wish to hike at all, ask your guide to drive you to the most popular spots along the route to capture the Santorini landscapes with your camera.
After your hike, conclude your tour with a drop-off at your hotel.
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