Itinerary: Akrotiri Excavations or Lost Atlantis Museum (at Semi), Red beach, Wine tasting and Lunch, Black Beach, Pyrgos, Pr. Elias, Sunset cocktail
This excursion starts by taking you to a journey in time and the island’s history – from Prehistoric Thera to the myth of Lost Atlantis, going on with the natural beauties of Santorini and its much-praised wine.
Experience the great eruption, one of the biggest events of the prehistoric Mediterranean! You are guided the prehistoric town that inspired the Lost Atlantis myth is unveiled before your eyes! This town was buried under the volcanic ash after the huge volcano eruption of 1612 BC that destroy the Minoan civilization.
A beach like no other, the Red Beach: a scenery reminding Mars on earth, right by the sea. We are exploring it together!
Enjoy your journey to the world of Santorinian wine with one more tasting of seductive local wine varieties. The wine varieties guide you to the unique micro-climate of Santorini and its mark on the island’s most famous product. The 4 exquisite local wines of this tasting come perfectly paired with a 4-course lunch.
After this, you take a refreshing break in your day by the black beach of Santorini.
Pyrgos, the oldest village on the island built on a hill with panoramic views of Santorini, comes next! Postcard-inspiring neighborhoods, with whitewashed houses and colorful flowers carry you away in past decades, while you enjoy views of the entire island.
Your next stop is Prophet Elias, the highest point of Santorini with spectacular, panoramic views of the only habitable Caldera in the world and its surroundings – just the perfect location for pictures.
The best end to the excursion you could wish for: breathtaking Sunset views upon drinking a cocktail inspired from Santorini!