Pearl of the Aegean
- Walking and study tour on Santorini, Greece -
In short
Tour code: SAN_PAS
Tour type: Walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - archaeology
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Tour character: A easy walking study tour with time for discovering the nature and geology of Santorini island. Also a good possibility in getting in contact in local people.
Best travel period: Spring - Autumn
Duration: 8 days
Dates:
  3-10 Apr 10  22-29 May 10 7-14 Jun 10 9-16 Oct 10 Price (p.p.): 950 €
(4-12 participants / prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)
Included: | Accomodation in double room
| | Half-board (in one of the best Taverns in Ia!)
| | | | Entrance fees
| | VolcanoDiscovery tour guide
| | Information material |
A walking study tour through the volcanic landscape of Santorini island. Time for taking photographs, discovering rare animals and plants and getting in contact with local people. Also a great introduction in the connection between the Minoan (and ancient) culture and the eruption of Santorini volcano. Walking study tour Santorini
Day 1: |
Arrival to Santorini
Arrival at Santorini airport and transfer to our hotel Anemomilos in Ia village. Group dinner in the evening.
Acc.: Nice family run hotel in the most beautiful village of Santorini - Ia.
|
Day 2: |
Walking tour along the volcano caldera
Spectacular walk along the caldera from Fira to Oia
Acc.: Hotel in Ia
|
Day 3: |
Akrotiri and the "Red Beach" and the cape Acrotiri
Walking tour from the village Akrotiri to the red beach, along the coast and to the cape of Arotiri.
Acc.: Hotel in Ia
|
Day 4: |
Whole-day boat trip to the volcano
The most fascinating tour with a private charterd boat to the volcanic islands Nea & Palea Kameni in the centre of the Santorini caldera.
Acc.: Hotel in Ia
|
Day 5: |
From Pirgos to Ancient Thira and Perissa beach
Tour from the village Pyrgos to the highest mountain of Santorini, to the ancient acropolis of Thira and down to the beach of Perisa or Kamari.
Acc.: Hotel in Ia
|
Day 6: |
Wine-fields, a canyon and the South Coast
Walking tour over the vine fields, through a gorge and along the coast. A great opportunity for taking photographs!
Acc.: Hotel in Ia
|
Day 7: |
Free day for optional common activities
This day is reserved for relaxing, shopping, bathing or for optional common activities
Acc.: Hotel in Ia
|
Day 8: |
Departure from Santorini
Transfer to the airport Santorini and departure
Acc.: Hotel in Ia
|
|
