Cultural Villages - A Sighseeing Tour of Santorini Island

<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>Please note: You are welcome to book in advance for the 2022 season. In case of cancellation due to a change of availabilities, we will either offer an alternative date or a full refund. See you onboard!</strong></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Start your cultural experience with the village of Pyrgos, the highest village in Santorini, which is known as the island’s “historic monument”. Built on the top of a hill, this settlement holds a 16th-century Venetian castle. A fantastic location to wander around, built by the locals to fortify the area into small alleys and circle shape roads. The village is surrounded by vineyards, old churches, narrow cave houses with charming balconies and pebbled paths.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Continue to Megalochori one of the most picturesque and quaint villages of the island with typical and classical Cycladic houses dug into the volcanic rock. The scenery includes white-washed tower bells, underground caves, and churches with blue domes. Stroll around the narrow pathways of this non-touristy settlement, enjoy your Greek coffee at the pebble stone square and get involved with locals&#39; lifestyle &amp; culture.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Discover Emporio, the entry to another past era and the island&#39;s commercial center during the Venetian occupation. In Medieval times, the inhabitants of this village used to build their houses side-by-side in small quaint streets, so that they could shield themselves against the pirates. An exploration of the well-maintained castle constructed in the mid-15th century will give you a lovely sentiment as you walk through its paths.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Visit the Akrotiri Archaeological Site and go back into time to marvel at the wonders of the past. This 4000-year-old Bronze age settlement prospered for centuries before being eradicated by a great volcanic eruption. Eventually, it was buried in Volcanic Ash, which helped to protect the artifacts from being destroyed. Walk along the ancient walls and take a glimpse of a Minoan town with 3-story buildings, paved streets, and an elaborate drainage system.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">In the suburbs of Akrotiri, visit a family farm and taste homemade wine and local products, that do not contain any preservatives or chemical additives. Taste fava, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, olive paste and traditional sweets. See the wine celar, the grape-stomping tank and experience the vibe of traditional Greeks.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The sunset tour starts at 3pm or 4pm and includes an amazing sunset experience at the wine farm&#39;s private terrace.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>Please note: This tour has flexible departures. Feel free to write your preferred start time in the booking process and the local office will contact you in order to adjust the tour according to your needs. Recommended departure times are from 08:00 am to 15:00 pm.</strong></p>