Start your "off road experience" and visit the Tomato Industrial Museum, where you will learn about Santorini’s cherry tomato. Watch the relative video about the history of tomato production and take a guided tour of the old factory's machinery, before tasting the tomato paste.
Afterwards, head to the remote beach in Vichada and take amazing pictures of the oddly colored volcanic beach, prominent for the overwhelming carved cliffs of volcanic pumice stone.
Discover the Medieval castle of Emporio, constructed in the mid-15th century by the Venetians to shield themselves from the pirate invasions. Explore the interior of this well maintained fortified settlement with interesting architecture, quaint ambience and beautiful colors.
Later follow a small road towards the hilltop above the village of Emporio & see the 8 traditional windmills and an isolated white washed chappel on the edge of the cliff. A stunning location with an open view, suitable for panoramic pictures and a wonderful sunset.
Before ending your tour taste the flavor of the island by visiting Hatzidakis vineyards, a cave winery, which was abandoned after the earthquake occured on 1956. In Hatzidakis winery you get to taste a complimentary selection of 4 wine varieties with assorted snacks.
- Choose an afternoon departure (4pm or 5pm) and enjoy an amazing sunset experience from the windmills hilltop stunning location.
- This tour has a flexible departure & the itinerary can be customized to suit your preferences.
Inclusions:
- Cold bottled water
- Experienced local driver/guide
- Private transportation by air-conditioned & deluxe van
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Free guided tour to the Industrial Tomato Factory
- Wine tasting with assorted snacks in Hatzidakis Cave Winery
- Maps & live commentary
Exclusions:
- Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers (6 EUR per person, per ride)
Traveler pickup is offered from the below listed departure points:
- Your hotel/villa in Santorini: Pick up at the lobby or nearest point accessible by vehicle
- Cruise port: Pick up at the top cable car exit for cruise ship travelers
- Santorini international airport (JTR): Pick up at the arrivals terminal
- Ferry port (Athinios): Pick up at the arrivals terminal
Return Details:
- Returns to original departure point or any desired point of your preference
- Visit Tomato Industrial Museum and learn about Santorini’s famous cherry tomato
- Take amazing pictures and laze in Vlichada black beach
- Explore Emporio Medieval castle and feel the vibe of a past era of glory
- See the windmills and admire stunning views over the steep hill
- Savour 4 local wine varieties at Hatzidakis Cave Winery
- English speaking driver/guide
- Your driver/guide will be wearing face mask and following all health and safety guidelines
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Pick up for cruise ship passengers will be from the cruise port top cable car exit. Your driver/guide will be holding a sign with the lead passenger name written on
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate
- Post Covid-19 policy: Vehicles sanitized before every service - Alcohol based sanitizer in every vehicle - Hand sanitizing after each stop and before each departure - Travelers and guide/driver to wear facemarks and follow all health and safety guidelines - Fresh trash bag in every vehicle and waste disposed at the end of each service
- For a full refund, cancel at least 15 days in advance of the start date of the experience.
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