Fira Trip Overview
Let’s wander around! There is an ancient path that used to connect the three villages and it’s ours to discover! This uncompromisingly scenic semi-private tour takes you through paths and fields starting from Pyrgos and leading through to the hidden village called Potamos with its small farmers’ houses. Our path leads us to Emporio with its narrow alleys and picturesque houses, where we can find a Venetian castle and fortress dating from the Middle Ages that will leave you speechless. Emporio is the largest settlement of Santorini. In fact, its strong medieval character and the Kasteli are well preserved and radiate the Cycladic character of its architecture. Our path will lead us through the fortress to a traditional settlement. Charge your cameras and cell phones because you will be snapping many photos on this private tour! On our way back, a mini-van will wait for us for the drop-off.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Fira, Greece
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Fira, South Aegean, Greece
Let’s wander around! There is an ancient path that used to connect the three villages and it’s ours to discover! This uncompromisingly scenic semi-private tour takes you through paths and fields starting from Pyrgos and leading through to the hidden village called Potamos with its small farmers’ houses. Our path leads us to Emporio with its narrow alleys and picturesque houses, where we can find a Venetian castle and fortress dating from the Middle Ages that will leave you speechless. Emporio is the largest settlement of Santorini. In fact, its strong medieval character and the Kasteli are well preserved and radiate the Cycladic character of its architecture. Our path will lead us through the fortress to a traditional settlement. Charge your cameras and cell phones because you will be snapping many photos on this private tour! On our way back, a mini-van will wait for us for the drop-off.
Stop At: Pyrgos Kallistis 847 00, Greece
PYRGOS, POTAMOS AND EMPORIO VILLAGES (4 HOURS WALK)
Let’s wonder around! Discover the traditional village of Pyrgos, the highest village in Santorini, a protected UNESCO settlement since 1995. There is an ancient path that used to connect the three villages and it’s ours to discover!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Potamos, Potamos, Kythira, Attica
This uncompromisingly scenic tour takes you through paths and fields leading through to the hidden village called Potamos with its small farmers’ houses.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Emporio, Emporio, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Our path leads us to Emporio with its narrow alleys and picturesque houses where we can find a Venetian castle and fortress dating from the Middle Ages that will leave you speechless. Emporio is the largest settlement of Santorini located 12 km from Fira on the foothills of Mount Prophet Elias. It’s strong medieval character and the Kasteli are well preserved and radiate the cycladic character of its architecture. At the entrance of the village stand two lovely, blue domed Cycladic churches with impressive bell towers that dominate Emporio. This is the location that inspired Sartre to write the famous play “The Flies” (Les Mouches), so be ready to relive history. Our path will lead us through the fortress to a traditional Greek coffee shop where you can enjoy the famous Greek yogurt with local fruits & honey. Charge your cameras and cell phones; you will be snapping a large number of photos on this private tour! On our way back, a vehicle will wait for us for the hotel drop-off.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
After walking throuh the traditional village Pyrgos, we will hike towards the highest point of the island, Profitis Ilias.During our walking tour you will discover “the unspoiled Santorini” while following walking paths through wild flowers, lush valleys, ancient sites, and old pathways.
