Venture into the authentic side of Santorini: Hiking, village-hopping and culinary sensations

With its iconic caldera dotted with the Cycladic whitewashed houses, Santorini is a dream destination for people all over the globe. Let us introduce you to its authentic side with this guided experience. Our tour begins at the traditional village of Pyrgos, the first capital of Santorini, which has been declared a preserved monument since 1995. Built on the foot of Mt. Prophet Elias, Pyrgos offers an outstanding view of the island while its castle, the so-called Kasteli, will introduce you to the Venetian architecture.

 

As we explore the village’s preserved narrow alleys, you’ll listen to fascinating stories about pirates, castles and the medieval Santorini and at the same time, you’ll get to know all about the customs and daily habits of local villagers.

 

Our bespoke village-hopping experience continues to Megalochori, a quiet small village lined with car-free, quaint alleys. Our guided walk starts from a beautiful vineyard where the certified guide will analyze the characteristics of the indigenous grape varieties that make the world-acclaimed Santorinian wines. We’ll then make a stop at the only open to visitors cave house on the island to get a glimpse of the different ways of life in the past.