Full-Day Santorini Sightseeing Bus tour with Sunset in Oia

Hop on an amazing bus tour around the island and jump at the opportunity to explore the most characteristic attractions and places of Santorini in one day! You will meander around its picturesque settlements where you’ll come across the typical cave houses, traditional whitewashed buildings, blue domed churches, Venetian castles and quaint alleys. A stop at Profitis Ilias Mountain, the highest peak of Santorini, will generously offer you stunning views.

Of course you’ll spend time at the must-see volcanic beaches of the island. You can swim and relax at the iconic Black Sand Beach and then have lunch at a traditional tavern of the coastal village where you can savor local specialties. You will also lay eyes on the most photographed scenery of Santorini, Red Beach, which stands out for the unique color of its sand and pebbles as well as its impressive lava cliffs. The experience wouldn’t be complete without a wine tasting in one of the numerous wineries of the island. Santorini is popular for its renowned wine varieties, which owe their quality to the rich volcanic soil, so it is an activity that shouldn’t be missed!

Notes

• Tour starts at 10:30 am from Fira, finishes after sunset.

Red Beach

A photo stop at this jaw-dropping landscape will certainly fill you with awe. The view from above is utterly captivating ‒ green crystal clear waters, imposing reddish volcanic cliffs as well as sand and pebbles of red color compose a wild scenery. Get your camera ready to capture the most popular beach of Santorini. (20 minutes)

Perissa Beach

Perissa is a cosmopolitan beach resort that constitutes a part of the lengthy Black Sand Beach. Here you’ll have plenty of time to relax by the sea and enjoy this extraordinary beach. You can swim in refreshing crystal clear waters and have a go at a variety of watersports. The seaside Perissa village has an abundance of shops, cafes, beach bars and traditional restaurants where you can taste the local cuisine. ( 2.5 hours)

Emporio Village

Emporio is the largest settlement of Santorini, a peaceful traditional village that boasts edifices of Cycladic architecture, old churches, wonderful windmills and one of the five fortified castles of the island. Walk around its narrow alleys that resemble a labyrinth and admire cave houses, tiny balconies, adorable yards and domes. (40 minutes)

Santorini Wine Museum

A visit to one of Santorini’s wineries is a must. A tour to the winery will give you insight into the process and history of winemaking in Santorini. Get to try three different local varieties and indulge in a fine wine tasting experience in spectacular surroundings.

Profitis Ilias Mountain

Being the highest point of the island, Profitis Ilias Mountain offers sublime panoramic views to every direction. Gaze at vast vineyards and plains, the coastline of Santorini as well as the spectacular volcano in the Aegean Sea and the nearby islands. From this spot you can take fantastic photos of the entire island and relish it from a totally different point of view. (20 minutes)

Oia ‒ Sunset

The gem of the island is the picturesque Oia village that is known for its incomparable sunset and admirable architecture. Pastel colored houses, blue domed churches, wondrous cafes and restaurants are built on the staggering caldera cliffs and create an idyllic setting. The world famous sunset, which can be witnessed from the debris of the Venetian castle, highlights the romantic atmosphere.

Availability

• English: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
• French: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
  
• German: Monday