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- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
On this private shore excursion from the Santorini Old port, you will cover all the top sights of the island. Start your tour by ascending on the top of the island with the cable car and board on your private bus. First stop will be at a local winery, where you’ll sample three of the 36 types of wine that Santorini produces. Then explore the unique villages of Oia and Fira, built on the caldera rim, grab a snack at one of the local cafes, and learn interesting facts about the island at the Naval Maritime Museum and the Museum of Prehistoric Thira. You will also have time to wander around the cobbled streets and shops of Fira before returning to the port by cable car.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You must contact the local service provider at least 48hrs before tour to be informed on the exact pickup time (meeting point will be provided on your confirmation voucher)
Itinerary
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You will be transferred from the ship by a colourful local boat to where you will join the waiting motor coach. Drive to the nearby village of Pyrgos, to the local winery.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
In the local winery , a wine tasting of 3 local wines will be offered at the installations of the winery of a total stowage of about 5,000 tons The winery was build and is in operation since 1992. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the winery while your free time.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Afterwards a short journey brings you to Fira town, where the new Prehistoric Museum is located. In this remarkable museum you will see artifacts which were excavated at the site of Akrotiri, including the recent discovery of a gold Ibix
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
Visit the small naval Museum with its private collection.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
Upon completion of the visit at the museum you will proceed to the most northern tip of the island to experience the unique village of Oia. This dramatic small village built on a steep slope of the caldera has many of its dwellings nestled in niches hewn into the volcanic rock. As you walk through its narrow cobbled streets, you will come across many tiny shops which offer a varied and unusual collection of hand-made works of ceramic art, paintings and semi-precious jewellery. Oia, perched on the edge of the cliffs offers spectacular views of Fira and the volcano.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please note that the Museum of Prehistoric Thira and Naval Maritime Museum are closed on Mondays.
- Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please note that the Museum of Prehistoric Thira and Naval Maritime Museum are closed on Mondays.
- Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time
- Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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