Private Santorini Beyond the Tourist Trails Tour inc. tastings

You’ll start our Santorini Uncovered tour from Fira, the capital and bustling center of the island. Bypassing the tourist traps, you’ll discover Fira’s artistic hinterland. Walk through the town’s whitewashed back streets and meet local artists such as painters, sculptures, and artisans in their workplaces and showrooms.

Next, you’ll visit the mesmerizing village of Oia, Santorini’s highlight where you’ll explore the cliffside laneways as well, the back alleys of a pastel-colored old neighborhood with its captains-ship owners’ and merchants’ houses, a neighborhood that you might never find without a local by your side!.

Before leaving Oia, we’ll discover the smallest bookstore in the world. Housed in a stunning whitish traditional building, it’s easy to fall in love with this place even if you aren’t the biggest book lover in the world. In any case, it’s not a coincidence that The New York Times, The Guardian, just to name a few, have given the bookstore the best write-ups while National Geographic has mentioned it as the best bookstore worldwide.

Afterwards, you’ll uncover the best-preserved castle-village of Emporio, one of the island’s least visited places, where the buildings are still inhabited. Explore this away-from-crowds settlement, by winding your way through its narrow pathways with medieval charm. Before leaving the village, you’ll stop for a coffee and a traditional “spoon” sweet in one of Santorini’s most traditional corners.

Continuing your tour, it’s time to reveal your adventurer instincts. Lara Croft by Angelina Jolie may have discovered the lost treasure of Alexander the Great in Santorini, but it’s now your turn to discover the hiding grounds of the locals during the pirate raids. Pass through nature pathways with your local guide by your side, and explore a local rock-carved church hidden from plain view, which will surprise you.

Then, you’ll head to the secluded White beach where you’ll admire its lunar-like yellow landscape. A true spectacular gem of the island!

In our next stop, you’ll get your feet wet at the Black beach! On your way discover Archaic tombs cut in the mountain whose rich finds—statuary, votive gifts, and funerary urns—are on display in the Archaeological Museum in Fira.

Before the tour is completed, you’ll experience authentic Santorini through its wines and tastes! In an old-school traditional winery, you’ll participate in a four-glass wine tasting, including the famous, locally-originated Vinsanto as well as, other local wines made the traditional way, and pair them with delicious seasonal local mezedes (local tapas).

With so many suggestions and tips from your local guide, you’ll likely have a myriad of things you’ll want to do next!
Before we part ways, don’t forget to tap up your local guide for more hints and tips on how to get the best out of your trip to amazing Santorini!