Private Oia Village with Wine Tasting
Explore Oia's back alleys and iconic whitewashed buildings, sample delicious volcanic wines, and more on this private guided tour in Santorini.
Trek through the narrow alleyways of Oia Village, whet your palate with local wine and enjoy a cable car ride from Fira when you embark on this epic excursion in Santorini. Your private tour includes an expert, local guide who is knowledgeable on all things in the area and who will lead you through Oia's alleyways and along its cobblestone streets as you take in its architectural beauty and breathtaking views. Have the wonderful chance to dine on delicious Greek delicacies and enjoy mouth-watering volcanic wine before enjoying a comfortable ride back to your port from Fira via cable car. It's the perfect excursion for cultural connoisseurs and foodies alike. Start your tour by hopping on your ship's short tender ride from the ship to take you to the tender pier ashore where your guide will be waiting for you and you will take the cable car transport to the enchanting town of Oia Village, a historic town on Santorini's southern coast. Begin your stroll through Oia's narrow alleyways and admire its architectural excellence with its whitewashed homes and blue-domed churches. Known for its popular hilltop, visitors trek to Oia each year to get postcard-worthy pictures of the Gulf of Santorini and the Mediterranean. Before heading out of Oia, delight in a sampling of delectable Greek dishes and delicious wines at a wine tasting, including Santorini wine, the iconic wine the island is known thanks to its distinctive mineral taste from the Santorini's volcanic soil. Continue your tour by heading back to Fira, the capital city of the island. Fira is home to a wide selection of famous attractions and architectural wonders like the arched rooftops and cross-stylized windows of the Metropolis Church. Near this church, your tour guide will explain how to catch a cable car back to your port. Take pictures on your scenic ride back down to the port for the perfect end to your tour. From a tasty wine tour sampling volcanic wines in Oia to exploring Oia's alleyways, there's much to see and do on this private walking tour. Book this epic tour now to get a cultural experience of a lifetime in Santorini!
- Duration
- 3.75 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- Cruise Ship Pier
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also recommended. For those wishing to visit any churches, ensure shoulders and knees are covered.
- Minimum age to consume alcohol is 21 years old. There is a moderate amount of walking on this tour (more than 1 mile) and you may need to climb up steps and/or navigate uneven terrain. This tour is not wheelchair accessible but folding wheelchairs can be stored on the bus.
- Food & beverages: Snack, Beverage Included
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.