Highlights
- Visit to the oldest Byzantine church on the island, built in 1115, with interior wall paintings
- Stop in Mesa Gonia, the center of Santorinian wine production, and the only village not restored since the 1956 earthquake
- Visit to Pyrgos village, the former capital of Santorini, with picturesque churches and stunning views from the Venetian Fort
- Final stop in Oia village, located in the north-western part of the island, to enjoy the world-famous sunset.
Description
Visit the oldest Byzantine church of the island, built in 1115. Its interior is decorated with wall-paintings and it is considered to be one of the most historical monuments. Mesa Gonia village is the next stop which is considered to be the center of Santorinian wine production. Mesa Gonia, is the only village that wasn’t restored since the great earthquake of 1956. Next, we will visit Pyrgos village, one of the most picturesque villages of the island. Pyrgos used to be the capital of Santorini. You will have the chance to stroll around the village and take pictures of its beautiful churches and enjoy a magnificent view of the island once you reach the Venetian Fort at the top of the village. Last stop is the village of Oia. Oia is located in the north-western part of the island where we will enjoy the famous sunset.
Itinerary
Visit: Panagia Episkopi Byzantine Church - Mesa Gonia village – Pyrgos village – Oia village
What's Included
Included
- Bus transfer
Not Included
- Snacks & beverages
Additional Information
- The departure (pickup) of buses after September 05th is 1 hour earlier.
- Languages spoken on the bus are Greek, English and German.
- Duration 7 hours
Pick up times and locations
Exo Gonia - 14:50pm
- Bus Stop towards Kamari
Kamari - 15:00pm
- Kamari tours Head Office (opposite the football field)
- Ag. Nektarios church
- Aegean Plaza Hotel (at the corner)
- In front of Taverna Dimitris
Monolithos - 14:50pm
- Bus Stop near Mediterranean White (on the main road)
- Outside Imperial Hotel
- Outside Scorpios Hotel
- Outside Memories Hotel
Messaria - 14:45pm
- Bus Stop towards Fira Town (close to the pharmacy)
Karterados - 16:20pm
- At the bus stop near Zotos
- Villa Manos (on the main road)
Fira - 16:30pm
- At Eparchio (opposite of the old Medical Center)
Fira - Pyrgos Main Road - 16:20pm
- Nemesis Hotel
- El Greco Resort Hotel
- Astir Thira Hotel
- The Majestic Hotel Santorini
- Volcano View Hotel Santorini
- Lillium Hotel Santorini
- Petit Palace Boutique Hotel
Pyrgos - 16:40pm
- Outside Orizontes Hotel & Villas
- Outside Pharmacy
- Outside Hotel Zorbas (Kritikos)
Imerovigli - 16:15pm
- Rocabella Hotel (on the main road le ciel rest.)
- Taverna Tasos (on the main road)
- Pantheon Hotel (on the main road)
- At the Bus Stop (on the main street Sunbird)
Firostefani - 16:20pm
- At Ag. Gerasimos church
Oia - 16:00pm
- At the bus stop in the main square
- Outside Olympic Villas
- At Ag. Georgios church
- Outside Finikia Hotel
- Outside San Antonio
- Outside Meli Meli Hotel
Megalochori - 16:45pm
- At the bus stop (basketball field)
- At the Family Bakery (Koskotas bakery)
- Outside Star Hotel Santorini
- Parking next to the port entrance
Vlihada - 16:10pm
- Outside Tomato Museum
- Outside Taverna Meroula
Perissa - 15:20pm
- Holy Cross Church (Stavros)
- Outside Romani tourist office
- Outside Santo Sun travel agency
- Outside Big Coop Supermarket
- Outside Club Meltemi
Perivolos - 16:15pm
- Outside the Santo Miramare Hotel (at the local bus stop)
- At the crossroad of Perivolos (opposite of Accordo/Easy Travel office)
- At the Euromarket (Pigadi)
- Outside 9 Muses Hotel
- Outside Thera Mare Hotel
- Outside Bella Santorini Hotel
Emporio - 16:25pm
- In front of Sklavenitis Supermarket
- Bus Stop at the main square
Akrotiri - 16:35pm
- Outside Akrotiri Hotel
- At the main square (in front of Axion Travel)
- Outside Hotel Mathios
- Outside Apanemo Hotel
- Outside Kokkinos Villas
- Outside Caldera View Hotel
- Outside Ambassador Aegean Luxury Hotel & Suites Santorini
- Outside Bakery Gregory
The departure (pickup) of buses after September 05th is 1 hour earlier.
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