First Impressions

After picking you up from your hotel, you will stop at the edge of the caldera to see the geological formation of Santorini: here you will learn about the genesis and history of the island. This 4 hour walking tour covers most of the northern village of Oia, famous for the traditional cave houses built in the pumice stone, the Venetian castle and the breath-taking sunset.

You will stroll through the village to the famous view point of the blue domed churches and give you the opportunity to explore this traditional village on your own. Next, you will go up to the highest mountain of Profitis Ilias. From the top at about 2000 feet (600 m) you can admire a panoramic view over the Aegean Sea.

You get to visit a Greek Orthodox chapel, listen to the sounds of Byzantine music chanted by the monks who live up here at a monastery, and savour samples of their local products. Then, you will head down to the traditional village of Pyrgos, famous for its narrow, labyrinthine paths, where you will visit the Venetian castle.

The last stop of your tour is the winery Santo Wines. While sampling the award-winning wines of Santorini and learning about the special art of wine making on this island, you get to enjoy the view over the volcanic islands of the winery's terraces, built in levels on the edge of the caldera cliffs.

On the way, you'll gain insights about the local agricultural specialties and of course about the Greek traditions and religion. Then, you will be dropped off at your hotel.