Located about 120 miles off the coastline of Greece lies Santorini, a volcanic island jewel full of charming traditional villages and spectacular sunsets. During this Santorini tour, you will learn about the island’s volcanic history as you visit famous villages built into the walls of the caldera.

Your journey begins as you head to Megalochori on the southern part of the island to explore this traditional village dotted with iconic old white Cycladic churches and burgeoning wine industry.

Continue to the medieval town of Pyrgos and visit a Venetian castle. While in the area you will be treated to a tasting at one of the island’s oldest wineries. Sip on award-winning wines and local delicacies as you discover how the wine is cultivated and processed.

From there you will make your way to Oia, known for its unforgettable sunsets that draw visitors from around the globe. Situated on the edge of the caldera at the northernmost part of the island, Oia greets you with traditional cave houses made of pumice stone as well as iconic blue-domed churches.

Spend some time strolling through the ruins of Oia Castle as well as the maze of small shops and cafes. Enjoy the scenery on your return trip to Fira as you learn about the island’s agriculture, traditions, and religion.

Once back in Fira take the opportunity to do some shopping or just enjoy the views until your ship’s departure.

Book this tour now for a special introduction to the romantic, postcard-perfect island of Santorini.

The stunningly beautiful island of Santorini in the archipelago off the coast of Greece hosts over 1 million visitors each year, and it will be easy for you to understand why as you discover her treasures for yourself during this day of discoveries.

Journey to Oia with its iconic white washed houses and blue domed churches and be rewarded with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and neighboring islands. In Firostefani you will see its blue-domed church and make your way to Prophet Ilias, a mountaintop monastery perched 200 feet above sea level.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the stunning architecture in the village of Megalochori, then discover the secrets of Santorini wine making along with a delicious wine tasting (not included).

Enjoy your final visit to the Black Beach in Perivolos before being taken back to the Cable Car Station in Fira Town. You may prefer to stay in town to enjoy lunch (at your own expense) and explore the area further on your own (you will be responsible to return to your ship on your own). If you choose to explore on your own, your tour guide will give you instruction on how to return to the cable car to get back to your ship.

This 5-hour small group Santorini highlights tour is perfect for families and those who are short on time yet want to get a good overview of Santorini. Book this popular tour today.

Departing from the tender pier at Fira port, you will be led to your transportation. From here, in groups of never more than 30 people, you will begin your exploration of this wonderful island.

Your Santorini Winery tour will take you to the major must see sites on the island. Depending on traffic the day of your tour, the order you see the sites may vary from the tour description order. One of your stops will be at the village of Oia, located at the northern tip of the island. As you travel along, you will see the different layers of lava the volcano had produced making a timeline of the island’s history. Oia offers magnificent views of the caldera and the rest of the other islands. Depending on the time of day, the sun paints the cliffs with different shades of color and light like an ever-changing landscape painting. Perhaps this is one of the reasons that Oia attracts so many artists. With its cobblestone streets, beautiful old mansions and houses perched on the cliffside, you can admire the traditional Cycladic architecture for which Santorini is so well known.

From Oia, you will travel across the terraced island, through Pyrgos village and make your way up to the highest peak of Santorini, Mt. Profitis Ilias.(883 feet) Here a monastery of the same name was built in 1712. Although you cannot enter the monastery, you can enjoy its magnificent view of the entire island from the south end of Perissa Beach to the north part of the island were Oia village is situated.

After the photo stop, you will drive to one of the local wineries on the island. Here you can learn about how wines were once produced on the island, as well as learning of the unique way in which grapes are grown and harvested on Santorini. You will be able to sample three of the most famous wines of Santorini.

From the winery, you will make your way back to the town of Fira, the picturesque capital town of the island built on the rim of the caldera wall. Your guide will lead you to the major pedestrian street where they will give you a brief orientation of how to navigate the town before you explore on your own. Wander the endless maze of whitewashed streets looking for jewelry, gifts, or the perfect view of the caldera while you enjoy a coffee or wine. The tour ends in Fira, so you can enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful place and return to your ship at your leisure.