Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Optional Wine Tasting
by Argyros Travel
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€110Overview
This small-group bus tour in Santorini lasts between about 4.5 and 7 hours, depending on the option chosen. The Classic Highlight Tour covers Oia’s main street with its whitewashed buildings and narrow lanes, the Castelli area of Pyrgos village, the Monastery of Profitis Ilias at the island’s highest point with panoramic views, and includes an optional wine tasting at Artemis Karamolegos Winery. The wine tasting lasts about 50 minutes and introduces visitors to Santorini’s traditional and modern wine production (wine tasting fee is extra). The Full-Day Tour adds visits to the Akrotiri Excavations archaeological site, famous for its preserved prehistoric Minoan settlement (20€ entrance fee not included), the Red Beach viewpoint known for its red volcanic cliffs, and Emporio Village, a medieval settlement with narrow streets and a Venetian castle. Transportation is provided by an air-conditioned minivan, and an expert local guide leads the tour. Bottled water is provided. Both tours accommodate 6 to 12 guests and operate in various weather conditions. Cruise ship passengers must provide ship details at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour starts at the meeting point where guests meet their guide before beginning the experience.
10 min
Oia's Main Street
Visitors explore Oia’s main street for about 50 minutes, walking through winding lanes lined with whitewashed buildings and pastel-colored houses, passing under bougainvillea archways.
50 min
Castelli of Pyrgos
The tour stops in Pyrgos village for about 40 minutes, allowing 20 minutes to see the Castelli area, a quiet traditional village.
40 min
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
At the highest point on the island, the Prophet Elias Monastery provides panoramic views. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here, exploring the monastery and learning about monastic life.
20 min
Artemis Karamolegos Winery
Guests have about 50 minutes for a four-course wine tasting while overlooking the vineyards. The visit includes learning about Santorini’s historic and current wine production. There is a 20€ fee per person for the tasting.
50 min
Argyros Travel
Argyros Travel is a local family-run agency with nearly two generations of experience offering transport and tours focused on Santorini. They emphasize quality service and local knowledge.
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
The Akrotiri Excavations are visited for about 60 minutes. This prehistoric Minoan city features two-story houses, colorful frescoes, and an advanced drainage system. Entry costs 20€ per person and is not included.
60 min
Red Beach
The tour stops at a viewpoint of Red Beach for about 15 minutes, offering views of the volcanic red cliffs and clear waters, a distinctive volcanic beach on Santorini.
15 min
Castelli of Emporio
Emporio Village is explored for about 45 minutes. Visitors see narrow alleys, a medieval castle (Kasteli), and well-preserved Cycladic architecture reflecting local history.
45 min
Meeting point
Outside the Local Bus Terminal of Fira. Our Vehicles park outside the Bus Terminal . We will hold a sign "Santorini highlights tour" and a sign on the windshield. Our vehicles have stickers "Argyros Travel"
End point
Outside the Local Bus Terminal of Fira. Our Vehicles park outside the Bus Terminal . We will hold a sign "Santorini highlights tour" and a sign on the windshield. Our vehicles have stickers "Argyros Travel"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Optional Wine Tasting
by Argyros Travel
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€110Overview
This small-group bus tour in Santorini lasts between about 4.5 and 7 hours, depending on the option chosen. The Classic Highlight Tour covers Oia’s main street with its whitewashed buildings and narrow lanes, the Castelli area of Pyrgos village, the Monastery of Profitis Ilias at the island’s highest point with panoramic views, and includes an optional wine tasting at Artemis Karamolegos Winery. The wine tasting lasts about 50 minutes and introduces visitors to Santorini’s traditional and modern wine production (wine tasting fee is extra). The Full-Day Tour adds visits to the Akrotiri Excavations archaeological site, famous for its preserved prehistoric Minoan settlement (20€ entrance fee not included), the Red Beach viewpoint known for its red volcanic cliffs, and Emporio Village, a medieval settlement with narrow streets and a Venetian castle. Transportation is provided by an air-conditioned minivan, and an expert local guide leads the tour. Bottled water is provided. Both tours accommodate 6 to 12 guests and operate in various weather conditions. Cruise ship passengers must provide ship details at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour starts at the meeting point where guests meet their guide before beginning the experience.
10 min
Oia's Main Street
Visitors explore Oia’s main street for about 50 minutes, walking through winding lanes lined with whitewashed buildings and pastel-colored houses, passing under bougainvillea archways.
50 min
Castelli of Pyrgos
The tour stops in Pyrgos village for about 40 minutes, allowing 20 minutes to see the Castelli area, a quiet traditional village.
40 min
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
At the highest point on the island, the Prophet Elias Monastery provides panoramic views. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here, exploring the monastery and learning about monastic life.
20 min
Artemis Karamolegos Winery
Guests have about 50 minutes for a four-course wine tasting while overlooking the vineyards. The visit includes learning about Santorini’s historic and current wine production. There is a 20€ fee per person for the tasting.
50 min
Argyros Travel
Argyros Travel is a local family-run agency with nearly two generations of experience offering transport and tours focused on Santorini. They emphasize quality service and local knowledge.
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
The Akrotiri Excavations are visited for about 60 minutes. This prehistoric Minoan city features two-story houses, colorful frescoes, and an advanced drainage system. Entry costs 20€ per person and is not included.
60 min
Red Beach
The tour stops at a viewpoint of Red Beach for about 15 minutes, offering views of the volcanic red cliffs and clear waters, a distinctive volcanic beach on Santorini.
15 min
Castelli of Emporio
Emporio Village is explored for about 45 minutes. Visitors see narrow alleys, a medieval castle (Kasteli), and well-preserved Cycladic architecture reflecting local history.
45 min
Meeting point
Outside the Local Bus Terminal of Fira. Our Vehicles park outside the Bus Terminal . We will hold a sign "Santorini highlights tour" and a sign on the windshield. Our vehicles have stickers "Argyros Travel"
End point
Outside the Local Bus Terminal of Fira. Our Vehicles park outside the Bus Terminal . We will hold a sign "Santorini highlights tour" and a sign on the windshield. Our vehicles have stickers "Argyros Travel"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.