Santorini shore excursion tour: Black Beach of Perivolos and wine tradition

 Your ultimate Santorini island adventure starts as soon as your cruise ship docks at the historic port of Scala. This private five-hour tour is made to show you the very best of Santorini. Guests will discover dramatic volcanic landscapes, charming villages, and world-famous viewpoints. You will travel with you a professional guide and a dedicated driver.

Santorini Unique Experience Tours offers this tailored Santorini shore excursion tour. Guests travel in a comfy and private Mercedes-Benz minibus. As this tour is entirely private, you can easily customize the stops to match your own choice and pace.

Breathtaking Villages and Postcard Views

The journey begins with an attractive drive to Oia. This popular village is situated on a Cliffside. It offers widespread views of the Aegean Sea. You can walk through its narrow paths and can watch and admire the whitewashed houses. You can photograph the iconic blue-domed buildings.

Then, you will visit Imerovigli. This village is located on an even higher cliff. Here, you will see Skaros Rock. This is a massive stone formation. Locals once used this rock as an observation point to watch for invading pirates. Next, you will make a quick stop in Firostefani. This spot will allow to see the exact blue-domed church featured on countless travel postcards. You will also visit Pyrgos which is the old capital of the island. Here, you can walk up to the historic ruins of a Venetian castle.

Highest Peak and Unique Black Sands

The Santorinishore excursion tour then takes you up to Mount Prophet Elijah. This is the tallest point on the island. This summit offers a complete view of the entire island. Your guide will lead you inside the beautiful Greek Christian monastery at the top. This stands 2,000 feet above the sea. After descending the mountain, you will head to the southern coast to see the well-known Black Beach of Perivolos. This beach is renowned for its dark volcanic sand. You can take a relaxing walk here or enjoy an optional lunch at a seaside restaurant recommended by your guide.

Ancient Vineyards and Local Flavors

Santorini is famous for its ancient winemaking traditions. The island's rich volcanic soil gives the grapes a unique flavor. During the tour, you can visit the traditional Venetsanos family winery. You can choose to participate in a wine tasting, learn local production secrets, and sample rare volcanic wine varieties.

Smooth Arrival and Departure

No matter how you arrive on the island, the company makes meet-ups completely stress-free.

·         Cruise Ship Guests - Tender boats will drop you at the Old Port of Fira. You will take the three-minute cable car ride up to Fira town. Your guide will meet you right at the cable car exit holding a sign with your name.

·         Hotel Guests – This tour offers direct pickup from your hotel or the nearest available parking area.

·         Airport and Ferry Passengers - Your driver will wait for you at the arrivals lobby. They track flights live to ensure a perfect pickup time.

At the end of your five-hour tour, your driver will drop you off safely at your preferred location. This can be your hotel, the airport, the ferry port, or back to the Fira cable car.