Santorini Shore Excursion Fira, Villages, Wine Tasting 5 Hours

We will pick you up from the cable car or your accommodation will be as close as it allows the vehicle to reach the spot. Thera (Santorini) Nowadays, the official name of the island is Thera, but it is mainly known as Santorini which is how the Greeks refer to it, too. About one century later, Dorians from Sparta settled on the island and they name it Thera after their king, Theras. During the 9th century BC, Santorini was a Dorian colony and the settlement of Ancient Thera in Mesa Vouno Mountain was its center.

Travel to mount Profitis Ilias, we will visit the traditional village of Pyrgos. Pyrgos is a typical Fortress Settlement of the Cyclades. On the hilltop, you can find ruins of Kasteli Castle, one of the five 'kastelia' on the island. Although there are many reports that Pyrgos was the capital of Santorini in the mid-18th century, the truth is that Pyrgos has never been the island's capital. There is a memorial plaque near the entrance to the castle, commemorating those who died in the Second World War. Traditional architecture remains of neo-classical mansions, narrow winding paths leading up the hillside, small white houses, galleries, vineyards, churches, and breathtaking sunsets. Pyrgos is truly magical. If you make your way up from the main square towards the mansion of Zannos Melathron and up, you will discover one or two wonderful hillside cafes from which you can sip on a glass of wine and breathe in the sunsets and the panoramic views.

Santo Wines Wine tourism center, located in Pyrgos village next to Santo Wines winery with a breathtaking volcano view, is open all year round to welcome visitors from all over the world, at its modern facilities that are dedicated to Santorini wines, gastronomy, and fine living.