Welcome to Cyclades
On a quest to find the Greek islands of your dreams? Start, here, in the Cyclades. Rugged, sun-drenched outcrops of rock, anchored in azure seas and liberally peppered with snow-white villages and blue-domed churches, this is Greece straight from central casting, with stellar archaeological sites and dozens of postcard-worthy beaches. Throw in a blossoming food scene, some renowned party destinations and a good dose of sophistication, and you really do have the best of Greece’s ample charms.
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Santorini Caldera Cruise Including Greek Lunch and Drinks
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Vlychada Beach, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanStart your 5-Hour Catamaran Cruise from the marina of Vlychada, located on the south island side.Stop At: Red Beach, Akrotiri, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanEnjoy a 30-minute swimming stop at the Red Beach of Santorini (the vessel anchors in deep waters, off the shore)Duration: 30 minutesPass By: White Beach, Akrotiri, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanEnjoy a 30-minute swimming stop at the White or Mesa Pigadia Beach. The beaches are alike and next to each other (the vessel anchors in deep waters, off the shore)Stop At: Mesa Pigadia Beach, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanEnjoy a 30-minute swimming stop at the White or Mesa Pigadia Beach. The beaches are alike and next to each other (the vessel anchors in deep waters, off the shore)Duration: 30 minutesPass By: Akrotiri LighthouseSail past the lighthouse of Santorini at the south end of the island, see the amazing rims of the caldera and houses hanging in the cliffs, from the water.Pass By: Palea Kameni, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanSight-see while on board your modern catamaran vessel one of the oldest active volcano's in history, the complex of Palea and Nea Kameni volcanic islands of Santorini. Stop At: Hot Springs, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanOpportunity to enjoy a 30-minute swimming stop a secluded bay of the Palea Kameni volcano, where parts of the water is warmer due to the volcanic activity. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Nea Kameni, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanAnchor at a secluded bay of Nea Kameni volcano and sit down to enjoy a delicious Greek meal cooked on board the catamaran, including light-fried Greek fish fillet, grilled chicken fillets, shrimps, pasta, Greek salad and more appetizers and spreads. Compliment your full meal with a glass of chilled Santorini wine, a cold Greek beer or soda's.Duration: 1 hourPass By: Vlychada Beach, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanStart sailing back to the marina of Vlychada (or Ammoudi Bay if you select the longer version of the tour) and enjoy more views of Santorini from the water. Upon selecting the sunset version of the tour, capture views of the Santorini sunset while sailing towards the port. Enjoy a complimentary transfer back to your accommodation.
Santorini Wine Tasting, Vineyard Small-Group Tour
Book your daytime or sunset tour and start your experience with a hotel and Airbnb pickup. Daytime Tour (available April to early November):Travel by a modern air-conditioned minivan to the first of the three traditional wineries and, on route, learn from your guide about wine production on Santorini and the varietals that you may try during the day.Producing some of the most distinctive wine in the Mediterranean, the island owes its success largely to aspa, a unique blend of volcanic soil that lends its wines a rich minerality and crisp flavor. Grapes are grown in the shape of a basket close to the ground, allowing much-needed moisture from the island’s minimal rainfall to be retained effectively.At each winery, enjoy a cellar tour with your guide to see how the winemaking process unfolds, from harvesting to maturing the wine. Plus, walk around a volcanic slope with vines to see the grapes first-hand, and sample glasses of Santorini wine galore – up to 12 glasses in total.Try popular varietals such as assyrtiko and vinsanto, and enjoy local delicacies such as cheese and tapas alongside wine-tastings.Sunset Tour (available May 15 to September 30): After visiting the Estate Argyros or Boutari Winery, continue with a wine-tasting session at the old family winery of Gavalas and from there to the renowned Venetsanos Winery in time for Santorini’s legendary sunset. Head to the open-air terrace and enjoy a cheese and tapas plate to complement your wines against a stunning backdrop of the caldera and Aegean, just as the sun sets over the sea. Enjoy the delicious sweet Vinsanto wine before finishing your trip with a hotel drop-off. Approximate duration of Daytime Tour is 4,5 hours and Sunset Tour 4 hours.
Santorini Private Customized Half- or Full-Day Tour
With a customized itinerary that is tailored to suit your needs and interests, spend your chosen five or eight hours on Santorini visiting the cultural, historical and natural landmarks that interest you the most. During your tour, speak with your private driver-guide about the types of things you would like to see, so that the logistics can be arranged.On the day of your tour, meet your driver-guide at your Santorini hotel, and then set off in a premium, air-conditioned vehicle. Transport is included, but all meals and entrance fees are at your own expense.During your custom tour, perhaps visit some of the island’s must-see attractions like the archaeological site of Akrotiri, or stretch out on the black and red sand beaches before watching the sunset at Oia village. Alternatively, ask your guide to take you to the places often missed by visitors.See the Itinerary for a sample tour. The activities and attractions mentioned are provided as examples only, and can be tailored to your interests and timeframes on the day by your private driver-guide.
Santorini Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanArchaeological SiteAkrotiri excavations is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. It’s a prehistoric town which was built 2000BC and was buried under pumice stones and volcanic ashes during a great volcanic eruption, in 1612-1613BC. The Aegean Pompeii according to the archaeologists…ORVisit to the Red Beach, one of the most scenic and interesting beaches on the island, to take beautiful photos. It is 500 meters walking distance from Akrotiri excavations.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Perissa Black Sand Beach, Perissa, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanBeachDuration: 2 hoursStop At: Monastery of Profitis Ilias, Moni Profitou Iliou, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanChurchDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, Vothonas, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanWine MuseumDuration: 1 hourStop At: Oia's Main Street, Santorini, Cyclades, South AegeanFree timeDuration: 1 hour
Santorini Sunset Catamaran Cruise with BBQ
Our catamaran starts from the Ammoudi port of Oia or the Athinios port at 2:15pm. There is a round trip transfer from your hotel provided by our mini buses. We will start by sailing close to the Caldera cliffs and Volcano, the first stop will be for 30 minutes at the Hot Springs for swimming and to enjoy a mud bath. Next, we sail close to Aspronisi, and Akrotiri to see the lighthouse and the Indian Face rock. Our second stop will be for 60 minutes at the White beach for swimming and snorkeling. You will then enjoy delicious barbecue freshly prepared on board which includes Greek specialties such as pork suvlaki, Greek salad, tzatziki and ntolmadakia all accompanied with free wine, water and soft drinks. Set off to our final stop where we will be for 30 minutes, at the Red beach for swimming and snorkeling. We then sail inside the Caldera and close to Thirassia Island before heading back to the ports of Amoudi or Athinios. Barbecue meal menu: • Barbeque (3 choices): pork suvlaki, chicken filet or vegetarian option • Greek Salad, bread, tzatziki, Italian pasta, ntolmadakia, • Fruits with honey and cinnamon as dessert
Santorini Sunset Luxury Catamaran Cruise with BBQ
Our brand new luxury catamaran departs from the Vlychada port at 14:15-14:30 pm. There is a free round trip transfer from your hotel provided by our mini buses We first stop for 30 minutes at the Red Beach for swimming and snorkeling. Our catamaran will then sail to our second stop, the White beach, where we will spend 1 hour and you will be able to swim and snorkel. Enjoy an appetizing BBQ on board which includes Greek specialties like pork suvlaki, tzatziki, Greek Salad and baklavas while you sip on complimentary wine and soft drinks. Next, we will be sailing close to Aspronissi and Akrotiri and stop for 30 minutes at the Hot Springs. Here you can swim and enjoy a mud bath. We will then head to our last stop, below Oia village, to watch the sunset from the best point on the island. The tour finishes in Amoudi and our mini buses will take you back to your hotel. Barbecue meal menu: - Barbeque (3 choices): pork suvlaki, chicken filet or vegetarian option - Greek Salad, briam, bread, tzatziki , Italian pasta, ntolmadakia, - Baklavas (traditional Greek sweets) and fruits with honey and cinnamon as desert. Complimentary drinks* (Santorinian white wine-selection Nychteru, water, soft drinks, coffee and tea, beers).