- At the exit of the cable car (up the cliffside), Fira city center, Athinios port, airport, your hotel
Key details
Duration:
5 hours
Languages:
English, Russian. On request Spanish, German, French, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Italian
Group, Private:
Private
Location:
Santorini
Transportation:
A/C Mercedes Tourer minivan
E-Voucher:
Accepted
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Overview
Enjoy the traditional flavors, amazing aromas, exquisite local wines and rich culture of Santorini on this food tour. One of the best ways to understand any destination is through its’ local cuisine. Whether a simple tavern by the edge of the water serving fresh fish, seafood and appetizers such as fava, tomato balls, white eggplants with a Santorinian salad on the side, or a gourmet restaurant with delectable dishes accompanied by a glass of Vinsanto or Assyrtiko, the experience is always grand! Volcanic soil makes our products sweeter and brighter, and this tour will convince you!
Highlights
- Megalochori Village
- Emborio Village
- Lighthouse
- Local Farm
- Local Winery
- Local Tavern
What you will do
Discover traditional local villages – It’s no secret that the most delicious food is usually found in places where you rarely go on your own. The traditional village of Megalochori is one of these spots. Taste their award-winning wines. Then, off to Emborio's medieval fortress for incredible photos with a visit to a café for some aromatic coffee and delicious home-made desserts!
See the Lighthouse - On our way to the farm we will drive by the Lighthouse, located at the southernmost point of the island for some breathtaking views of Santorini and beyond.
Learn about the amazing local products unique to Santorini – Before tourism started in Santorini, the island was very poor. The natives lived mostly in the villages, their lifestyle, simple. Back then, farmers made the most of the island’s climate and terrain to feed their families and earn their keep.
Visit to a small local farm - Appreciate the flavors of the island. Here, you will taste locally grown herbs, fruits and vegetables at one of Santorini's produce farms. Specialties include cherry tomatoes, honey, thyme, watermelon gem, cactus gem, and the best tomato selection around.
Explore a world of unique cuisine - Your guide, a local, himself, will take you to some cozy little places where traditional recipes from family secrets are passed down through generations. Enjoy a hearty lunch in Akrotiri at a family tavern and feel the local ambience! This mid-day meal, full of Santorini pleasures, is sure to leave you satisfied for the rest of the day.
Taste the best local wines – We say you can’t leave the island without tasting our wines. The flavors and aromas of Santorinian wines are so unique they can never be confused with any other wine in the world.
Interact with fascinating people – Kyria Anna or Kyrios Vagelis are both warm-hearted and happy to share with you their energy, enthusiasm and love of this island. Enjoy the dishes prepared by their loving hands. As you savor their amazing food, your soul will fill with emotions, definitely making the whole experience special and unforgettable!
Get lots of joy – Live a day full of adventure and emotions.
What's Included
- Local knowledgeable guide
- Local English speaking professional driver
- Comfortable, Mercedes Tourer A/C minivan
- Light lunch with local wine
- Wine tasting
- Traditional Greek coffee and home-made desserts
Meeting point
Know before you go
If you're a cruise-ship passenger:
You will disembark in Santorini by tender boats arriving only at the old port of Fira.
To find the exit of the cable car in Fira follow these steps:
- Take a tender boat from your cruise ship
- Once ashore, go to the cable car
- Pay a ticket of 6 Euros per person (one way), take a cable car ride up to Fira town (3 min.)
- Exit the cable car building.
- Behind the gate, our guide or driver will be holding an Omega Travel sign with your name on it.
Only passengers arriving in Santorini in organized groups or those purchasing shore excursions on board disembark at Athinios port. These travelers get off the ship first. Everyone else i
If you're a cruise-ship passenger:
You will disembark in Santorini by tender boats arriving only at the old port of Fira.
To find the exit of the cable car in Fira follow these steps:
- Take a tender boat from your cruise ship
- Once ashore, go to the cable car
- Pay a ticket of 6 Euros per person (one way), take a cable car ride up to Fira town (3 min.)
- Exit the cable car building.
- Behind the gate, our guide or driver will be holding an Omega Travel sign with your name on it.
Only passengers arriving in Santorini in organized groups or those purchasing shore excursions on board disembark at Athinios port. These travelers get off the ship first. Everyone else is considered to be an individual traveler and disembarks only at the old port of Fira.
The donkeys arrive at a different place in Fira, not to the cable car exit.
The stairs bring you next to the cable car exit but we strongly recommend using the cable car for your convenience.
s considered to be an individual traveler and disembarks only at the old port of Fira.
The donkeys arrive at a different place in Fira, not to the cable car exit.
The stairs bring you next to the cable car exit but we strongly recommend using the cable car for your convenience.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation. You'll receive a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hours in advance.
Why Santorini Best Tours?
- Local Tour Operator
- Experienced Guides
- Fast & Secure Booking
- Tripadvisor Excellence Award
