Thira Trip Overview
An ideal Shore Excursion for the Cruises passengers, our “Around Santorini” tour offers you the chance to visit some of the best places in the island, like Oia, Firostefani, Profitis Ilias (with a 360o panoramic view), Megalochori and a black volcanic beach.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of this beautiful island while our guide will be sharing with you intimate knowledge of the history, culture and customs of Santorini.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Thira, Greece
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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An ideal Shore Excursion for the Cruises passengers, our “Around Santorini” tour offers you the chance to visit some of the best places in the island, like Oia, Firostefani, Profitis Ilias (with a 360o panoramic view), Megalochori and a black volcanic beach.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of this beautiful island while our guide will be sharing with you intimate knowledge of the history, culture and customs of Santorini.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Firostefani, Firostefani, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Our first stop is Firostefani, a place well known for the famous blue dome church where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the volcanic caldera.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Oia, Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Oia, a top destination for the visitors of Santorini, is a picturesque village that has been declared a traditional settlement.
You will have free time to stroll around the town and enjoy refreshments by the caldera.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monastery of Profitis Ilias, Epar. Od. Pirgou Kallistis 3 km from Pyrgo Thira, Moni Profitou Ilia, Moni Profitou Iliou 847 00 Greece
At an altitude of 560 meters, Profitis Ilias offers a unique 360° panoramic view of the island and is the ideal spot to take amazing photos. We will visit the 300 years old Monastery at the site and have the chance to taste some of the local delicacies and hand made products made there.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Megalochori – Traditional Village, Megalochori Greece
Megalochori is a peaceful, picturesque village on the south side of Santorini. The village is mentioned in historical records of the 17th century AD. Famous for the tripartite bell tower , its pirate hideaways and wine canavas, Megalochori has a history of merchants and wealth which will enchant you.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Perivolos Beach, Perivolos 847 03 Greece
An organized beach with black volcanic sand where you can swim, enjoy water sports, or have a delicious lunch overlooking the Aegean Sea.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
