Fira Trip Overview
This bus tour takes you to the Southern part of the island where you visit the hidden gems of the area. The first stop of the tour is the 16th century Monastery of Prophet Elias. From there you have a panoramic view of the whole island!
After the Monastery, continue to Megalochori which is one of the most traditional villages on the island where you will have the opportunity to admire the traditional architecture and the unique craftsmanship of the local Masons.Perivolos is an organized beach with black sand, here you stay for approximately 2 hours and have free time to go for a swim, eat in a local taverna or just relax and explore the area. The tour continues from Perivolos to a local winery where you can taste different local wines of the island.
Akrotiri is the last stop on the tour. Upon arriving a guide will be waiting for you to take you inside the archeological site to give you information and you will experience the Minoan site of the ancient world.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Fira, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Archaeology Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fira, South Aegean, Greece
This bus tour takes you to the Southern part of the island where you visit the hidden gems of the area. The first stop of the tour is the 16th century Monastery of Prophet Elias. From there you have a panoramic view of the whole island!
After the Monastery, continue to Megalochori which is one of the most traditional villages on the island where you will have the opportunity to admire the traditional architecture and the unique craftsmanship of the local Masons.Perivolos is an organized beach with black sand, here you stay for approximately 2 hours and have free time to go for a swim, eat in a local taverna or just relax and explore the area. The tour continues from Perivolos to a local winery where you can taste different local wines of the island.
Akrotiri is the last stop on the tour. Upon arriving a guide will be waiting for you to take you inside the archeological site to give you information and you will experience the Minoan site of the ancient world.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Monastery of Profitis Ilias, Epar. Od. Pirgou Kallistis 3 km from Pyrgo Thira, Moni Profitou Ilia, Moni Profitou Iliou 847 00 Greece
The first stop of the tour is the 16th century Monastery of Prophet Elias which was built on the highest point of the Island 550 meters above sea level. From there you have a panoramic view of the whole island and it is breathtaking!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri 84700 Greece
Akrotiri is the last stop on our tour and what better way to end the day. Upon arriving, a guide will be waiting for you to take you inside the archeological site to give you information and you will experience the Minoan site of the ancient world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Megalochori – Traditional Village, Megalochori Greece
After the Monastery you continue to Megalochori which is one of the most traditional villages on the Island. The tour’s escort takes you through the narrow streets where you will have the opportunity to admire the traditional architecture and the unique craftsmanship of the local Masons.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Perivolos Beach, Perivolos 847 03 Greece
Leaving Megalochori you head towards the beautiful beach of Perivolos which is located at the south part of Santorini. Perivolos is an organized beach with black sand, here you stay for approximately 2 hours and have free time to go for a swim, eat in a local taverna or just relax and explore the area.
Duration: 2 hours
