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Prophet Elias, Megalochori and the Balcony at Imerovigli
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SantoriniA half day in a small group, with hotel pick-up at both ends. It starts at the top. The Prophet Elias monastery stands on the highest point of Santorini, and the view from there runs right round: the island, the caldera and the villages below. Megalochori comes next, a village of winding alleys, whitewashed houses and blue domes with worked bell towers, where there is time for a coffee. At Firostefani the stop is for the Three Bells of Fira, the blue dome that ends up on every second postcard, with the caldera underneath it. Imerovigli is called the balcony of Santorini, and from up there the volcano and Skaros Rock are both in front of you. Oia is the long stop, with free time to walk the alleys, look through the shops, find the old castle and stand at the caldera edge. The afternoon departure can also stay for the sunset.
What's included
- English speaking local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Small-group tour (maximum 18 travelers)
- Greek coffee during the morning departure / Ice cream during the afternoon departure
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Afternoon departure aligns with sunset
Itinerary
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Santorini
Pick-up from your accommodation, or from the nearest point a vehicle can reach.
Moni Profitou Iliou
A short stop at the highest point on Santorini, the Prophet Elias mountain, where the view goes right round: the island, the caldera and the villages below.
Megalochori - Traditional Village
Megalochori, a traditional village of narrow alleys between whitewashed houses, with blue-domed churches and worked bell towers. There is time for a cold drink or a Greek coffee at a local café.
Firostefani
A photo stop at the Three Bells of Fira, the blue dome most people recognise before they know its name, with the caldera behind it.
Imerovigli
Imerovigli, known as the balcony of Santorini, sits high on the caldera rim with the volcano and Skaros Rock both in view.
Oia
The most famous village on the island, with free time to walk the narrow alleys, look through the shops and find the old castle of Oia, with the caldera below. The afternoon departure can also stay for the sunset.
Santorini
Return to your accommodation, or to the nearest point the vehicle can reach.
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Any additional services not listed
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Afternoon departure aligns with sunset
- Itinerary may vary due to traffic or conditions
- If your accommodation is not listed, please contact the supplier after booking.
- Group Upgrade: For cruise groups of more than 10 people, a dedicated, private vehicle will be assigned to your party for a more comfortable experience.
- ## Important Information for Cruise Ship Passengers This tour is organised by a local Santorini travel agency and welcomes all visitors, whether they are staying at a hotel, arriving by plane, or visiting the island on a cruise ship. Cruise passengers should be aware that access from Santorini’s Old Port to Fira is subject to the disembarkation procedures, tender operations, cable car capacity, cruise traffic, and passenger-flow arrangements determined by the cruise companies and the competent local authorities. These procedures can result in long and unpredictable delays that are entirely outside our control. The meeting point for cruise passengers is at the exit of the upper cable car station in Fira. Please disembark as early as possible and allow substantial time to reach the meeting point. The ship’s scheduled arrival time should not be considered the time at which passengers will reach Fira. We make every reasonable effort to assist cruise passengers. However, this is a scheduled small-group tour that also serves guests staying at hotels and other accommodation around Santorini. The departure cannot be delayed indefinitely because of congestion at the Old Port or the cable car. Passengers who arrive after the confirmed departure time may miss part of the tour. Where operationally possible, we will provide instructions for joining the group at a later stop, but this cannot be guaranteed. Missed tour time resulting from late disembarkation, tender delays, cable car queues, or other port-access problems is not the responsibility of the tour operator and does not qualify for a refund. Unfortunately, the current management of cruise arrivals in Santorini frequently creates avoidable congestion and uncertainty for independent visitors. It has also allowed a separate commercial market to develop around bypassing these difficulties, including paid fast-track arrangements, water taxis, private transfers, and similar services. These are independent services and are not organised, controlled, or endorsed by Santorini Getaways. In our view, cruise passengers should not be required to purchase additional services simply to overcome congestion created by inadequate coordination. Until the responsible organisations establish a more reliable system, passengers must plan conservatively and allow as much time as possible to reach Fira.
- Not recommended for travelers with serious mobility limitations
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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