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Santorini In One Day Bus Tour

Explore the island of Santorini, visit popular destinations, and become acquainted with its rich history on a one-day bus tour.

Highlights

  • Embark on a traditional sightseeing tour across Santorini aboard an air-conditioned bus.

  • Learn about the island’s storied past as you explore its white-washed villages.

  • Visit Prophet Elias Monastery and the medieval and picturesque settlement of Pyrgos.

  • Discover the ruined city of Akrotiri, an archeological site once buried by a volcanic eruption.

  • View the famed sunset from the serene village of Oia on the northern tip of the island.

  • Get some free time to explore the landscapes of Red Beach or Akrotiri bay.

  • Enjoy a hassle-free journey with pick up from your hotel or a nearby meeting point.

Inclusions

  • One-day bus tour

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Free WiFi onboard

  • All fees and taxes

Exclusions

  • Akrotiri Archeological Site entrance fee

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Hop aboard a comfortable bus with free Wi-Fi and go for a spin around the dreamy island of Santorini. Your tour begins at Prophet Elias Monastery, built on the highest peak of the island at 567 meters above the sea. Be captivated by all-encompassing views over the entire island and explore its museum, which houses a varied collection of rare ecclesiastical artifacts, books, and Byzantine sculptures. Move on to the village of Pyrgos and feel at the top of the world as you gaze out onto green valleys, the vast sea, and the whole island beneath your feet. Continue to the Akrotiri excavation settlements, one of the most important sites in the Aegean, which combines history, legends, and tales of a bygone civilization. This settlement was believed to be one of the major cities and ports of the Aegean and the excavations only reveal a part of this prehistoric ruin. Tickets to the archeological site are not included, but you can purchase them onsite if you wish to take a walk through the sheltered settlement. Afterward, while away free time at Red Beach or Akrotiri Bay for coffee or lunch.

Next is Fira, the capital of Santorini. Located high on the cliffside, this city displays a mixed sample of Cycladic and Venetian styles. It also offers bustling shopping areas, outstanding museums, restaurants, and coffee shops with great views. Take pictures, buy souvenirs, or taste the Santorini cuisine before moving on to the last part of the journey: Oia. The village of Oia is considered one of the most picturesque in Santorini and for that very reason sees a lot of tourists each year. Its white-blue houses and churches with pink and ocher details are a sight for sore eyes. Here, you will have the opportunity to catch the famous sunset. Experience the setting sun bathe the landscape in sublime colors and watch as your surroundings become even more dramatic and idyllic.

Important Information

  • This tour is pram/stroller accessible. Buggy available on prior request.

  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

  • Wear light clothing and comfortable shoes. Carry sunscreen and a hat especially in the summers.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide.

  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid delays.

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Hotel Transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs in Santorini.

  • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

  • On the day of your tour, please report in front of your hotel 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

  • Your Headout host will be waiting for you here.

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