Santorini Off the Beaten Track

This private insider tour leaves the caldera rim behind and heads for the rural interior and the south coast. Indeed, most visitors see only the cliff edge, while this route shows everyday island life. Moreover, being private means you take as long as you like at every stop.

Cave Church, Emporio and Vlychada

The tour visits a cave church cut into the rock, then the medieval village of Emporio with its castle quarter and narrow defensive lanes. Afterwards, the old windmills above the village open wide views across the south of the island. Finally, the beach at Vlychada surprises with pale cliffs shaped by wind into strange forms. Above all, it is noticeably quieter here than on the rim.

Tour Highlights

  • A cave church carved into the rock
  • The medieval castle village of Emporio
  • Historic windmills and open views
  • The sculpted cliffs of Vlychada beach

Good to Know

  • Duration: about 4 hours
  • Maximum 8 guests, private tour
  • Suitable from age 11
  • Not wheelchair accessible

This tour is one of our excursions in Santorini.