---
title: Highlights of Santorini
lang: en
type: tour
city: Santorini
country: Greece
price: 180
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 54
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 45 of 77 (Island Sightseeing Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/highlights-of-santorini/
---

# Highlights of Santorini

**Guidekin's take:** Pair Pyrgos Traditional Village and Megalochori Traditional Village with a visit to the Akrotiri excavations. Lunch, wine tasting and return transfers are included; Akrotiri tickets and an expert excavation guide cost extra. 4.96 from 54 reviews at €180 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #45 of 77 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Visit to Pyrgos Traditional Village. Built in the 15th century by occupying Venetians, it’s one of the island’s five best preserved castle ruins Akrotiri Excavation of the Prehistoric City of Akrotiri. This archeological wonder is one of the most important prehistoric sites of the Aegean, and the very first settlement on Santorini, dating from the Late Neolithic period. Visit to Megalochori Traditional Village. Dating back to the 17th century, when traders and wealthy landowner barons exported a famous wine of the island called Vinsanto. Light lunch (Greek traditional dishes) pairing it with wine tasting at one of the finest wineries of Santorini, with an expert sommelier. 
Visit Oia village to explore on foot and enjoy unique photographic opportunities with exquisite cliffside views.
Liability insurance & designated driver.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 09:30: one departure a day
- Food included: Wine Tasting, Lunch

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €180 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 54 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Blue Shades Of Greece
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.96 from 54 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 53 of 54.

- 5 stars: 53 (98%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Tour is only in English
- Bottled water
- Wine Tasting
- Lunch
- Liability insurance & designated driver
- Pick up & return trasnfers

## Not included

- Tickets & expert guide for Akrotiri excavations. Self-guided tickets cost 25€ per person

## Itinerary

1. **The castle of Pyrgos** (30m) - Visit to Pyrgos Traditional Village. Built in the 15th century by occupying Venetians, it’s one of the island’s five best preserved castle ruins.
2. **Akrotiri Archaeological Site** (1h) - This archeological wonder is one of the most important prehistoric sites of the Aegean, and the very first settlement on Santorini, dating from the Late Neolithic period (from the 4th millennium BC).
3. **Megalochori - Traditional Village** (30m) - Dating back to the 17th century, when traders and wealthy landowner barons exported a famous wine of the island called Vinsanto
4. **Oia** (1h) - Visit Oia village to explore on foot and enjoy unique photographic opportunities with exquisite cliffside views.
5. **Santorini** (1h) - Light lunch (Greek traditional dishes) pairing it with wine tasting at one of the finest wineries of Santorini, with an expert sommelier.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

At the main square of the village of Pyrgos.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travellers visiting with a cruise ship can ONLY be picked up from the "Prehistoric Museum of Thera" in Fira town.

## Compared with other Island Sightseeing Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #45 of 77** | €180 | 5h | 4.96 (54) | shared |
| [Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit Top Destinations](/greece/santorini/tours/private-classic-santorini-panorama-visit-top-destinations/?format=md) | €195 | 5h | 4.99 (978) | private |
| [Santorini Private Full-Day Tour – Customizable Island Experience](/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-private-full-day-tour-customizable-island-experience/?format=md) | €200 | 6h | 5.0 (241) | private |
| [Best of Santorini Sightseeing Guided Tour 5h](/greece/santorini/tours/best-of-santorini-sightseeing-guided-tour-5h/?format=md) | €120 | 5h | 5.0 (194) | shared |

Ranked #45 of 77 in Island Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €750, median €163; typical length 5h. 69 of 77 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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