PRIVATE GROUP TOUR

A spot standing out on the island is the Monastery of Prophet Elias, perched on the island’s highest point (567m), above Pyrgos village. The monastery was built in the early 18th century and currently four monks live there. A small museum with folklore and sacred relics also operates here. The view from the monastery is just outstanding.

A unique but also romantic place is the Akrotiri lighthouse which stands on the southwestern cusp of Santorini. Built by the French company La Société Collas et Michel in 1892, its mission was to guide shipping between Pireus and Alexandria, Egypt. The lighthouse, in fact, lies exactly on the axis of the shipping lane between the two ports. It also guides vessels and cruise ships into the harbor of Santorini or in the caldera, past a popular rock known as “The Indian”. This rock is named after the profile of the face that seems to appear in it.

The Red beach is one of the most famous photo spots of Santorini. We park at the church of St. Nicholas and walk up the trail. When we reach the point where the beach lies in front us, you will be impressed by the absolute red of the beach and the deep blue sea that create the perfect frame for your photos.

The archaeological site of Akrotiri undoubtedly attracts thousands of visitors each year! The excavations began in 1967 and revealed an advanced prehistoric town 3,500 years old, which was buried under the ashes of the 17th century BC colossal volcanic eruption.

The findings were amazing:
two and three-storey houses, squares, streets, magnificent murals with images from everyday life, ceramics, jewellery, etc.

It is now time to take a swim at the unique black beach of Perivolos which is the amazing result of the active volcano. The black sand can be scorching hot in summer and is in perfect contrast with the deep blue Aegean water. After the dive, nothing better that a fine meal on the beach.