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Santorini villages tour with Pharos Lighthouse

4.5/5
314 reviews

Picture-postcard Santorini is just around the corner on this half-day tour around the island. You'll find villages – big and small – beautiful scenery everywhere you look as well as history at Akrotiri excavation site and local flavours at a clifftop taverna.

This exclusive small-group tour gives you an in-depth introduction to the real Santorini. First stop will be the highest point on the island, Profitis Ilias, where you'll be able to survey the unfolding views and take in the majestic beauty of the island. Next, we'll visit the picturesque villages of Megalochori and Emporeio where you'll wander down historic narrow cobbled streets.

After that it's on to Akrotiri, where you'll be able to visit the excavation site or simply relax on the beach before visiting the jewel in the crown, Pharos lighthouse, whose views over the caldera are breathtaking. Having soaked up culture and scenery, it's time to soak up some local flavours with a traditional meze lunch with wine at a clifftop restaurant complete with views.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Santorini
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Guided tour
Instant confirmation
Private Tour
Smaller group size
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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Why you’ll love this…

  • You'll visit Profitis Ilias for a look over Santorini's caldera, AKA a huge submerged volcanic crater
  • There's free time to check out the Akrotiri archaeological site or kick back on the beach
  • You'll wander the narrow-cobbled streets in the villages of Megalochori and Emporeio
  • You can soak up unbeatable coastal views at the Pharos Lighthouse before enjoying a meze lunch and wine
  • An expert local guide will share insider tips and stories about Santorini's villages

Important to know

  • The visit to archaeological site is optional and the entrance fee and/or guidance in the site is not included in the price

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Meze lunch with wine or refreshment

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA


What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Based on 314 reviews


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    Amanda76

    Travelled as a couple


    7 September 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Maggie is an absolute treasure. Only comment is that the lighthouse wasn’t that great - surrounded by Barb wire so if it’s for the views there are other vantage points. I would’ve rather visited a beach for half an hour instead or spend more time at the ruins. Amazing trip though and would recommend.

  • S

    Sarah

    Travelled as a couple


    31 August 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Organisation was straightforward and prompt and the timings worked well with our checkout time and transfer pickup making good use of our last day. Maggie very knowledgeable and entertaining. Venue for food was lovely

  • H

    Heike

    Travelled with family


    24 August 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Very knowledgable tour guide, we saw lots of lovely and interesting places. Would have preferred more time at the archaelogical site of Akrotiri, but other than that brilliant. Great food too and accommodates glutenfree too.

  • S

    Sally

    Travelled as a couple


    11 August 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    A really great way to get a first view of the Island of Santorini and understand its history. Loved walking through the narrow streets of the little villages and then having a lovely lunch with a fabulous view of the Caldera Kim the guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared lots of great tips to enjoy our stay.

  • L

    Leanne

    Travelled as a couple


    7 August 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Our guide was very knowledgeable, saw some beautiful sights we would never have seen on our own. Well worth the money.

  • R

    Rushton

    Travelled as a couple


    18 August 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Very expensive on drinks. Overall very good hotel.