In a nutshell

On a cliff top, at the north-western end of the island, stands Oia, Santorini's most beautiful village. Discover it from top to bottom in total freedom, as you wander through alleyways and up and down steps, or browse in the various artisan workshops. Seeing it from above is unmissable: you'll have a unique view of the caldera, the beaches below and the nearby islands of Folegandros and Sikinos.

Main stops

Athinios harbor
Village of Oia with the possibility of independently seeing the town and the beaches of Ammoudi and Armeni from above

The programme

You'll head to the port of Athinios by motor boat, and then hop on a coach with a guide who will tell you the best things to see in the village of Oia.
Then it'll be down to you to discover it independently, strolling up and down marble-paved alleys, with white houses and flower-filled balconies, windmills and small churches with blue domed roofs: the quintessential Cycladic village.
You'll no doubt find yourself among the kapetanospita, the houses built by mostly rich ship captains who traded around the world, and the iposkafa, dug out of the volcanic rock, set one above the other and intended for the poorer social classes.
Want some advice? Changing perspective will give you an extra hit of satisfaction: As you climb to the top of the cliff, you'll be able to enjoy unbeatable views of the caldera of Santorini, the top of the volcano that has sunk into the sea, and the nearby islands of Folegandros and Sikinos.
Also from above, you'll be able to see Ammoudi and Armeni , the village's two tiny pebble beaches, famous for their clear, warm water.

Good to know

The excursion place in the afternoon.