Santorini villages tour with Pharos Lighthouse
Excursions & day trips

Santorini villages tour with Pharos Lighthouse

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 105 reviews
from
£65.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll visit Profitis Ilias for a look over Santorini's caldera, AKA a huge submerged volcanic crater
  • There's free time to check out the Akrotiri archaeological site or kick back on the beach
  • You'll wander the narrow-cobbled streets in the villages of Megalochori and Emporeio
  • You can soak up unbeatable coastal views at the Pharos Lighthouse before enjoying a meze lunch and wine
  • An expert local guide will share insider tips and stories about Santorini's villages
What to expect

Picture-postcard Santorini is just around the corner on this half-day tour around the island. You'll find villages – big and small – beautiful scenery everywhere you look as well as history at Akrotiri excavation site and local flavours at a clifftop taverna.

This exclusive small-group tour gives you an in-depth introduction to the real Santorini. First stop will be the highest point on the island, Profitis Ilias, where you'll be able to survey the unfolding views and take in the majestic beauty of the island. Next, we'll visit the picturesque villages of Megalochori and Emporeio where you'll wander down historic narrow cobbled streets.

After that it's on to Akrotiri, where you'll be able to visit the excavation site or simply relax on the beach before visiting the jewel in the crown, Pharos lighthouse, whose views over the caldera are breathtaking. Having soaked up culture and scenery, it's time to soak up some local flavours with a traditional meze lunch with wine at a clifftop restaurant complete with views.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • The visit to archaeological site is optional and the entrance fee and/or guidance in the site is not included in the price
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 105 reviews from verified customers

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Value for money

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  • Mandy

    From United Kingdom - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Excellent Guide very knowledgeable, nice villages visited with good food and wine to complete the tour. Good all morning tour ideal to fill last day b ...

  • Jacqui

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. Information was very interesting and clearly communicated.

  • Santorini explorer

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great trip and guide very knowledgeable, gave lots of information but didn’t talk too much. Needs a bit more time in Acrotiri, we just had enough time ...

  • Maureen De Vos

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Mooie excursie met top gids Kim

  • Katty Ramakers

    From Belgium - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Perfecte uitstap om het zuiden te verkennen

  • Alex van der Heijden

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Waar we zijn geweest was interessant en mooi om te zien, we schrokken wel van de prijs ook omdat de opgravingen optioneel waren. Dit was nog eens 20 e ...

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