‘Welcome to our beautiful island, welcome to White Pearl Villas! Let us introduce you to a new -for Greece- holiday concept. This is not a cookie cutter approach to accommodation, with the usual main unit, reception, breakfast room and impersonal service. The White Pearl Villas are scattered in Oia, are completely autonomous, and absolutely private, and will undoubtedly fascinate you with their impeccable style, comfort, decoration and breathtaking view of Caldera and the volcano. These private villas will be your home away from home. Each property has a different layout and distinctive character, is fully equipped with everything you would need during a self-catering holiday, and are all located at a stone’s throw from the main pedestrian street of Oia, next to all the shops, galleries, restaurants, bars, cafés, pharmacies, ATMs, and super markets. We, the owners and staff of the White Pearl Villas, live in Oia during the summer, and we are just a phone call away. We will be there to provide you with information, recommendations and assistance regarding the island and the villas. We will share with you every little secret of Aegean’s black diamond. Our sense of hospitality is second to none. We will be with you in the blink of an eye when you need us, and then discreetly withdraw, allowing you to fully enjoy your luxurious holidays with absolute privacy.’ Kind regards,

The White Pearl Team The History of Santorini overlooked the Aegean, until, 80.000 years ago, the volcano exploded. That The history of Santorini is not just a story tremendous explosion filled the sea with of men. It is the history of a land which flaming volcano materials which formed emerged from the depths of the sea and a pineal tumor as they froze. That tumor constantly evolving and shaped along incorporated with the preexisting islets with its people's lives, since then. The and shaped a new round island. The geological history of Santorini begins island was named ‘Stroggyli’ (from the million years ago, since the Aegean Sea Greek word ‘stroggylos’ that means was just a land known as ‘Aigiida’. After round). long-term geological phenomena Through the ages ‘Stroggyli’ did not ‘Aigiida’ sunk and the sea took its place. maintain its shape. A second tremendous Nevertheless, some peaks of the old land explosion of the volcano took place still protruding, forming the well-known about 1450 B.C. Every sign of life on the Aegean Islands. Three of these peaks still island disappeared. Scientists believe exist in Santorini. They are the mountain that, during the eruption, lava created of Profitis Ilias, the imposing rocks above a huge hollow dome right at the center the port of Santorini (Athinios) and of the island which shattered due to the Monolithos. These rocks, isolated, weight of the rocks, and sunk into the sea. Only parts of the region remained name of the Basilica church at the above the sea which is known today as location Mesa Vouno. During 1579 A.D. the island of Santorini. These parts are Santorini annexed to the Ottoman Santorini, Thirasia and Aspronisi which Empire and took the name ‘Demergic’ embraced the water basin known as which means little windmill in Turkish. ‘Caldera’. After independence, the name Thira The sacramental beauty of the island established by the Greek government brought the Phoenicians to colonize it but the island is famous by the name during 1300 B.C. They gave the island the Santorini which is paraphrase of Santa name ‘Callisti’ (which means the most Irina. beautiful). Later on, probably during 1115 Along with the history of the island, the B.C. the Dorians with their King Thiras - volcano continued its activity and many grandson of Oedipus- arrived at the small eruptions shaped new tumors at island. They built cities, ports and the center of Caldera, the New and the sanctuaries and changed the name of the Old Kameni known today as ‘the island to Thira after their King. In 1204 Volcano’. A.D. the Franks crusaders arrived at Thira and renamed it to Santa Irina from the Santorini at a glance fascinated by the warm colors of the picturesque port of Amoudi during the Cave Houses sunset. Know every single settlement of the island, like Finikia, by walking the Do not miss exploring the famous cave narrow streets of cobblestone and houses, buildings carved in the "aspa", as admire the little white chapels, the cave the thirasian land is called, with the white houses with the blue windows and vaulted ceiling and the close front. These the imposing mansions of the medieval houses which the natives built in the wealthy families of the island. rocks due to lack of constructive materials for protection from the strong Shopping winds are unique in the world. Their Walking at the picturesque narrow unique aesthetics, the characteristic streets of Santorini, provides the scent of the rock and the immediacy with opportunity of knowing the unique the original native materials are worth particular shops, the art stores, the experiencing. galleries and the jewelries, the clothing Tours stores, tourist, souvenir items and local booksellers. Walk the busy narrow streets of Fira, the capital of Santorini and the picturesque Sea excursions Imerovigli overlooking the craggy red An excursion to the seaways of Caldera rock Skaros. Experience the, one in a cliff will excite you. Approach Thirasia lifetime, adventure of going up with with a traditional boat and visit the mules the 286 steps, very closely to the settlements of Potamos and Manolas cliff, that leads to Oia and then glaze at where time has frozen. Make a stop at the marvelous sunset with the thousands the islands Old and New Kameni and colors. Visit Pyrgos, the medieval jewel enjoy a unique experience of exploring that dominates over the hill, offering the the volcano by walking in the crater. You best panoramic view of the island. Be will need light clothing, comfortable The island of Santorini pleases the most shoes, sunscreen and water and you will demanding tastes. Perivolos, Perissa, be amazed by the colorful rocks and the Red and White beach, Vlychada, magma. Then recharge by swimming in Monolithos, Kamari, Baksedes and the healing waters of the hot springs at Amoudi are the most famous beaches of Old Kameni and enjoy the sunset on the island. boat. Alternatively, enjoy a luxury Wine and taste catamaran or speed boat tour in the caldera and visit the Red and White Santorini is a gastronomic paradise of Beaches, snorkel in the blue waters and fine food and wine with its many enjoy the mythic Oia’s sunset on board! restaurants and taverns offering local snacks and special wines for every Monuments and Museums pocket. Taste the sun-dried tomatoes, Discover ancient Thira and the fava, white eggplant, the “chloro” archeological site of Akrotiri where the cheese and capers. Don’t forget to visit volcano eruption at 1450 B.C. covered the local wineries where unique varieties with lava the ancient city and preserved of wine as Aidani, Athiri, Asyrtiko, Mezzo it through the centuries. Archeologists and famous Vinsanto are created. revealed a whole settlement of Fun elaborated houses with colorful murals, shops, streets and sewer, showing the Enjoy your coffee gazing the Caldera greatness of the ancient civilization. Visit view or drink a refreshing cocktail next the museum of Prehistoric Thira where to the sea. Have a drink at the beautiful findings of the Neolithic era are exposed. bars listening to classical melodies or Visit also the archeological museum in dance until dawn at the night clubs of Fira and the Naval Museum in Oia. the island. You will surely find the one Admire the byzantine monuments of the that suites you. island, the chapel of Saint Nicholas and Sports & Activities the chapel of Profitis Ilias with the For sports enthusiasts, Santorini gives Church Folk Museum. Walk the castle of you the possibility to enjoy the sea by Oia and the Tower of Goula in Emporio. scuba diving or increase your adrenaline Beaches with a variety of water sports. You can Every beach in Santorini is unique. Black also do horse riding at the beach, know or white sand, red or white volcano Santorini by bicycle or hike at the rocks, wild moonscapes or golden eyebrow of Caldera. For those who wish peaceful sandy beaches, cosmopolitan to relax there are many wellness places with beach bars and water sports treatments provided to refresh your facilities or isolated bays for relaxation. every sense.

The Villages derives from an alternative Fira is the modern capital of Santorini, a pronunciation of ‘Thira’ the ancient traditional settlement, which name name of the island itself. Fira is a city of white-washed houses built on the edge is known for the majestic view of the of the 400 m high caldera on the western sunset. edge of the semi-circular island. Finikia is one of the most authentic and Firostefani: Although Firostefani village unspoiled traditional settlements of the is considered a separate settlement, it is island and such as it can only be walked actually an extension of Fira, the capital by foot. The visitor has the chance to of Santorini. The name ‘Firostefani’ -Fira explore the ‘kalderimia’ (stone-cobbled and Stefani, meaning crown in Greek- narrow pathways) and see the traditional derives from its position on the highest cave houses and churches built part of Fira. Its gifted location on the amphitheatrically on the slope. Don't caldera, on the north part of the island miss one of the most famous feasts of makes it a remarkable site. Santorini, the feast of Panagia Matrona church at October 20th. Imerovigli is a picturesque village situated at the north of Santorini, only 2 Pirgos is a middle-aged gem which km away from Fira. The name of stands proudly on a hill, 7 Km away, Imerovigli comes from the word ‘vigla’ overlooking the whole island from one which means view spot. The position of end to the other. Three large blue domes the village provides a clear view of the decorate the village. On top of this hill caldera, and during the old times it remain the ruins of a Venetian castle - allowed villagers to see the pirate ships ‘Kasteli’- that was once the island's approaching. administrative center.

Oia is one of the most important villages Megalochori, meaning big village in in Santorini. It is located at the north side Greek, is made of hundreds of small, of the island just 11 Km away from Fira. white painted houses built on each other Its special characteristic is the and it is characterized by its beautiful architecture of the area, since most churches. It combines traditional houses are built in caves between the architecture with vaulted houses and rocks, just above the sea. In addition, Oia ‘Kalderimia’. Megalochori is the center of the wine industry of Santorini and it is Kamari, located on the south east of surrounded by vineyards. Santorini, has a long stretch of beach that lies under the impressive mountain Emporio is the biggest village of of Mesa Vouno. A stone-paved Santorini located on the south side of the promenade for strolling that runs parallel island, 12 Km away from Fira. The village to the beach stretches offers a variety of is built the typical way the ‘Kastelia’ were cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and built, with the houses attached to each supermarkets, as well as a lively nightlife. other forming a circular shape. There was only one entrance to the village called ‘porta’ , which exists until today. Museums

Maritime Museum was founded in 1956 by Antonis Diakoronias captain of Commercial Navy and was relocated in 1990 after the Birbili family donated their

traditional two storey captain's mansion refurbished in its original state. Rare figureheads, Seamens' Chests, old maritime equipment, carrening drawings and patterns, models of old and new Thiran ships, acquarelles featuring old The Tower of Goula - Emporio sailing vessels as well as rare photographs and a library, all register Akrotiri is the southest village of the year by year the contribution of the island, 15 km away from Fira. It is well Thirans to the glorious history of the known for the prehistoric settlement Hellenic Navy. which was discovered during the excavations of 1967 and. Akrotiri was one of the ‘Kastelia’ - fortresses of the island where the houses were built for protection from pirate raids. In the most southern edge of the village the lighthouse distinguishes.

Perissa lies on the southeastern side of the island, 13 Km away from Fira. The church of the Holy Cross, which is one of Maritime Museum, Oia the largest churches of Santorini is The Folklore Museum is housed in a cave located at the center of the square of the house built in 1861. The museum's main village. exhibits are a typical cave house, vases from the fifth century BC atrditional winery, a cavern showing Inscriptions are plentiful among the evidence of the volcanic eruption from displays in the museum and a certain the excavation of the layers of soil, amount of Minoan ware is also on traditional workshops of carpenters and exhibit. The museum also hosts tinsmiths, an art gallery and historical impressive frescoes as well as sculptures archives. Within the grounds you can of the Hellenistic period, Byzantine discover the chappel of Agios works of art and even some remains of Konstantinos with its belfry and prehistoric times. Tel.: +30 22860 22217 festivities room. Tel.: +302286022792 Being the only one of its kind in Greece, The Museum of Prehistoric Thera was the Wine Museum occupies a natural built on the site of the old Ypapanti cave which is eight meters below Church which was destroyed in the 1956 ground, 300 meters long and has a Amorgos earthquake. The Museum labyrinth-like shape. The Wine Museum houses a very large number of ancient presents the history of wine and the life artefacts from various excavations on of vine-growers in Santorini from 1660 to Santorini, such as at Akrotiri (southwest 1970. The visitors can learn about the part of the island, located on a history of wine by viewing semi-mobile peninsula), and at the nearby Potamos and still-life figurines. An automatic audio site. Tel.: +30 22860 23217 guide is available in fourteen languages. Tel.: +302286031322

The historical tomato factory of D.Nomikos in Vlychada has been transformed into a modern Industrial Tomato Museum, offering its visitors a journey back to the industrial past of Santorini, by guiding them through the cultivation, processing and production of

tomato. Given that tomato is one of the A gold ibex figurine from Akrotiri (17th century), most famous and traditional products of Museum of Prehistoric Thera Santorini, makes this experience a

unique one. In the museum the visitor The Historical and Cultural experiences all the traditional methods Archaeological Museum of Santorini in followed by the tomato producers of Fira contains artifacts from excavations Santorini and at the same time, becomes on the island. Noteworthy are a fine acquainted with the museum exhibits. collection of geometric red and black Tel.: +302286085141 Santozeum currently exhibits a collection production of steam is originally coal of Akrotiri Wall Paintings on loan from brought from Kymi, Evoia. The plant later the Thera Foundation, developed in operates on fuel oil. The winter of 1952, collaboration with the Getty and Kodak during a heavy rain, water coming from Pathe. Tel.: +306939763399 the road enters the factory, breaking the door of the big yard and floods the plant, 2 museums that stand out! carrying away machinery and products into the sea and covering the factory Tomato Industrial Museum with mud 2.30 meters high. That same year, the warehouses were built on the The cherry-sized tomato of Santorini has upper side of the yard for the storage of been cultivated on the island since the the products, protecting at the same end of the 19th century. Although not time the factory from future flooding. In irrigated, it grows due to the morning 1956 the plant survived the big moisture withheld by the soft volcanic earthquake without any damage, while soil with the pumice stone it contains. George Nomikos expands his activity on Santorinian tomatoes have a distinctive the island of Kos in Dodecanese, by flavor, hard peel, small size and high building one more plant. At that time, 9 sugars, making it ideal for the production tomato factories were operating on the of tomato paste. In 1915 Dimitrios island, the production was at its peak Nomikos started the production of and the products - shipped by hand on tomato paste in a small pre-industrial small boats from the beach - were sold technology plant in Messaria. In 1922, he all over Greece, having the advantage of builds in Monolithos one of the first being the earliest production in the tomato canning industry in the Balkans, market. In 1971 the first exports to as he used to say, with state-of-the-art Europe start and ‘D. Nomikos’, technology of the time, using machinery incorporated to a ‘societe anonyme’. The imported from abroad. In 1945, George company now expands to continental Nomikos, son of Dimitrios, builds the Greece with a new factory in Aliartos, plant in Vlychada, the center of the best Voiotia. In the years to follow tourism tomato producing area of the island, will grow and tomato cultivation will with a daily capacity of 3,500 baskets. shrink on the island, causing the factory During the first season the plant to cease its operation permanently after operates without even having a roof. The the last crop of 1981. That year D. production period extends from June till Nomikos s.a. opens a new plant in August, with late tomatoes coming from Domokos, Fthiotis, which today, the area of Pyrgos. A small canning line together with the Aliartos plant process within the plant produces the tin cans, in just 12 hours the quantity of the entire while the fuel used in the boiler for the

production season of the once modern Vlychada factory. The historical tomato factory of D.Nomikos in Vlychada has been transformed into a modern Industrial Tomato Museum, offering its visitors a journey back to the industrial dating back to 1890, hand-written past of Santorini, by guiding them account books of theplant, a variety of through the cultivation, processing and hand-written notebooks regarding production of tomato. Given that tomato various aspects of the factory, old tools, is one of the most famous and traditional the first labels used, a dated history of products of Santorini, makes this the island of Santorini, its inhabitants and experience a unique one. In the museum their unique tradition as well as the visitor experiences all the traditional audiovisual material with narrations of methods followed by the tomato people who worked in the plant, producers of Santorini and at the same witnessing their firsthand experiences of time, becomes acquainted with the a by-gone industrial era. (source: museum exhibits. These include a full www.santoriniartsfactory.gr) range of the processing machinery

Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum Being the only one of its kind in Greece, pruning and ploughing of the vineyards, the Wine Museum occupies a natural harvesting, stomping and weighing of cave. It is eight meters below ground, the grapes. The rare exhibits, including 300 meters long and has a labyrinth-like winemaking machinery and tools, will shape. The Wine Museum presents the take the visitors back in time to another history of wine and the life of vine- era. Visitors end their tour at the head growers in Santorini from 1660 to 1970. office of the founder of the winery, The visitors can learn about the history Grigorios Koutsoyannopoulos, where all of wine by viewing semi-mobile and still- his personal belongings and stationery life figurines. An automatic audio guide is dating back to 1870 are exhibited. Lastly, available in fourteen languages, and a the visitors will have the opportunity to guidebook is also available in twenty-two taste four of the best wines that our languages. The exhibits in the museum winery produces today, in a specially are presented in a certain order. The designed wine-tasting area. In this stages of the winemaking process and manner, the visitors will keep the the whole range of machinery are memory of travelling into the past alive. presented in chronological order. The (Source : http://www.santoriniwinemu visitors can experience the stages of seum.com)

Historical Landmarks buildings are constructed of the local limestone of the mountain itself. Wood Ancient Thira was rare on the island and seldom used The ruins of ancient Thira are located on for building. In addition to ancient ruins, the headland called Mesa Vouno, the site offers spectacular views over between the two popular beaches of cliffes that drop into the sea on three kamari and Perissa. Thira was named sides. after the mythical ruler of the island, Akrotiri excavations Theras, and was inhabited from the 9th century BC until 726 AD. The ancient city The excavations at Akrotiri have consisted of a street almost 800 m long uncovered one of the most important and especially wide for its time prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. extending in a southeastern direction The first habitation at the site dates from and containing several imposing the Late Neolithic times (at least the 4th buildings. A small cul-de-sac branches off millennium BC). During the Early Bronze at right angles and at its termination, Age (3rd millennium BC), a sizeable high up on the mountainside, were the settlement was founded and in the headquarters of a garrison stationed in Middle and early Late Bronze Age (ca. the city. After about 200 meters of street 20th-17th centuries BC) it was extended the city expands to cover an area of and gradually developed into one of the about 100x100 meters on an exposed main urban centers and ports of the plateau high above the rocky coast. Aegean. The large extent of the Residential areas are grouped around an settlement, the elaborate drainage Agora which is across from a theater system, the sophisticated multi-storeyed built into the lower slope. Separated off buildings with the magnificent wall- and facing the sea at the eastern tip of paintings, furniture and vessels, show its the plateau is a small sacred area with great development and prosperity. Tel.: temple grounds and public facilities. All +302286081366

More points of interest house. It first worked, on 1892 with petroleum. During World War II, the light Oia’s castle – Oia’s sunset! stayed dead and remained until 1945 Just like the rest Cycladic islands, Oia when the Hellenic Navy decided to attracted the interest of the Venetians, reconstruct the lighthouse network. On who expertise in naval activities, as a 1983 the Lighthouse was supplied with fertile place for trading business. They electric power. It is now flashing a white conquered Santorini and built five castles light every 10 seconds and luminosity 24 to take refuge for the fear of pirates. n.m. Best time to visit the Lighthouse is One of these castles was the Castle of during sunset, when the sun is sinking Oia, Saint Nikolas Castle, where guards behind the volcano. If you plan to visit scouted the horizon and gave the alarm. the Lighthouse, we suggest you to do it If they could not counter the attacker, after spending the day on one of the they locked down themselves inside and close by beaches. whoever stayed outside run for cover in the plain. The Castle of Oia is the most Skaros Rock – Imerovigli famous place for the sunset sightseeing! Skaros, located at Imerovigli, is a rocky headland that protrudes out to the azure Akrotiri’s Lighthouse blue Aegean Sea. In the earlier days, a The Lighthouse (Faros in Greek), located majestic castle was located here and at the edge of the village of Akrotiri, was used to be the principal place of Christian manufactured in 1892 from a French congregation in Santorini till the company. The square tower stands 10m beginning of the 1800s. Unfortunately, high above the lighthouse keeper’ s the castle was completely ruined during an earthquake in the 19th century and all town, at a 220 meters altitude. Up until that remains today are remnants of the 1979, the only mode of transport to climb castle. Legend has it that the medieval up or down the 600 steps was the castle of Skaros, was never ever donkey ride. Still, tourists who wish to conquered during its long 600 years of feel the thrill, ride donkeys or mules on existence. the way up or others walk to have the chance to concentrate on the setting. La Ponta Venetian Tower - Akrotiri Tel.: +302286022977 La Ponta is located in a 13th century Venetian Tower within the castle of Profitis Ilias Monastery - Kamari Akrotiri. The tower hosts a tsabouna - Profitis Ilias Monastery is located at the Greek folk wind instrument of the highest spot of the island and offers bagpipe family- exhibition and workshop striking views of the entire island, from along with traditional Greek percussion the patchwork agricultural plains to the and flutes. Daily guided tours explore the hilltop village of Oia. The Monastery was history of the tower, the origin of the built in 1712. From 1806 to 1845 it ran a tsabouna and offer a live interactive school where the Greek language and presentation of the instruments literature were taught. The monastery constructed in the workshop. Special today has an important collection of concerts are also hosted periodically. Tel. icons and bibles, and artifacts of the +302286085374 Greek Orthodox religion, ecclesiastical objects, books and ethnographic Cable car – Fira material. It also hosts displays on A cable tram, created on 1979, runs from shoemaking, printing, candle making and the old harbor area at the bottom of the wine making. Tel.: +302286031812 cliffs to the top where you will find Fira

Open-air Cinema – Kamari the Castle of Oia. The church was moved to its current location, the village center, From ancient times the theatres in and was rebuilt on higher and more Greece were open roofed; with the stable ground following the earthquake development of the cinema, films were of 1956. The place of worship is shown in the local ‘cafenio’s’ and central dedicated to the Akathist Hymn of the squares of the towns and villages Most Holy Theotokos. Tradition says that throughout the country, as well as in the the icon of the Virgin found in the temple theatres. In time many of the older was found in the sea. A fisherman was theatres were remodeled to cater for the fishing at the time and saw in the middle cinema. The open-air cinema Kamari of the sea something like a light from a (Cinekamari) is located at the entrance to vigil lamp. Going near, he saw the icon of Kamari town on the main road to Fira the Virgin Mary, but as he approached it town with a bus station just across the would distance itself. Then he called cinema entrance. Open from May until thepriests and the villagers who, with October. Entrance fee is 8 euro. Full bar prayers and supplications, with incense with cocktails (try our strawberry and candles, went to the shore and with Daiquiri and Mojito!), local beer and great devotion brought the icon to the wine, refreshments, ice cream and church. The next day when he went to snacks. Movies are in English version light the candles, the priest did not find with Greek subtitles. Doors open 20.30 the newly-revealed icon. After several and the movie starts 21.30. hours of searching he found the icon on Tel.:+302286033452 the walls of the castle from where he Panagia Platsani Church - Oia The Church of Panagia Platsani was originally constructed inside the walls of moved it back to the church. But again impressive view to the caldera and the the next day the inhabitants found the volcano of Santorini. In the year 1956 the icon in the same spot of the castle. They building was damaged during the brought the icon back to church, yet the catastrophic earthquake but it was soon same thing happened again and again, so renovated. It is a beautiful cathedral with often that the residents decided to all a nice mosaic on the outside and an contribute to build the church in the impressive bell tower. Rolling arches same place where the Virgin Mary had create a peaceful courtyard. Inside the chosen. Here she could watch the sea church is adorned with frescos made by from where she came and bless the the local artist Christoforos Asimis. sailboats that embarked on long Heart Rock – Megalochori journeys. The name ‘Platsani’ comes from the words "plats, plats" which in At Megalochori’s Cliffside, away from Greek is equivalent to "splash, splash", the main attractions and hidden from which was the sound the icon made the tourist crowds, lies a naturally inthe water of the beach upon its curved heart-shaped rock with discovery. stunning view to the caldera and the volcano. Romantic souls get Orthodox Metropolitan Church encouraged to pop the question to The Orthodox Metropolitan Church of their beloved one at this ideal setting Santorini was built in 1827 and offers an where ‘love is in the air’! One of the most beautiful wine traders. Wander in the Argyros Mansion under the carefully painted Santorini mansions ceilings, with the sophisticated patterns and the bright colors. Watch the delicate Argyros mansion, Messaria details in the furniture and the decorations, take a closer look to the The Argyros Mansion is the only mansion carefully chosen and prepared with love open to the public on the island of hand- made furniture that came here Santorini and the most elegant witness from around the world. Live a day of a of the 18th and 19th century architectural Santorinian family of 19th century and lines plus the most alive ‘representative’ coddle the well-made planked with lacy that reflects the everyday life of those quilts beds and listen to your steps on centuries in the most elegant way. Long the masterfully crafted wooden floors to before Santorini won the hearts of feel and witness the beauty of a bygone visitors with its unique beauty, its wines era of the island.The Argyros Mansion were famous around the world and the was built in the preexisting ground space Argyros family played an important role used as warehouses and stables from the in winemaking and wine exportation. At Argyros family. Following the traditional the Argyros family Mansion today’s island architecture with arches and visitors can enjoy a tour on the 19th vaults interior, George Argyros built a century daily life and hear the ‘heartbeat’ canava (wine warehouse) in 1860 to of the island’s mighty vine growers and meet the needs of his winemaking work. After 28 years he started building the up to 18 people, shows that evening mansion. Argyros Mansion architecture parties (called veggera) with many was based on the architectural plans of guests could not be satisfied by anything Bavarians architectures and reflecting less comfortable and classy. The office of the current aesthetic of the era. George Argyros, is strategically placed to In Argyros Mansion history still overlook the fields, but also with its own ‘breathes’ and reveals all the habits, the entrance to welcome guests who visited customs and the everyday life aspects of him to take care of their business. Finally, the 19th century in Santorini for an placed diametrically opposite, the pair’s illustrious family. The construction of the bedrooms make clear that the increased rooms «whispers» it in the best way. obligations of the house’s master, he Let’s have a look in the living room with needed to wake up early in the morning, the Austrian furniture and the marvelous combined with the custom of the time Russian buffet along with the piano that wanted the married couples who room with its unique sound echo, that lived in big houses to have different indicates that the children of that age bedrooms, testify in the most elegant were learning music, art and French at way the charming aspects of another the French School of Fira. The dining routine. You can visit Argyros Mansion as room, with diameter of 5 meters, with an independent (individual) visitor, or as the attractive Viennese furniture, and the a group. Tel. +30 22860 31669 (Source: dining table which could accommodate http://argyrosmansion.com/en/) Top 10 Beaches in Santorini 2. Armeni: A small scenic seaside settlement on the northwestern part of The unique unearthly beauty of the island, directly below Oia. Armeni Santorini continues to bedazzle visitors, port was used for wine trading and who keep voting it as a lifetime must-see fishing. Access is feasible by boat, by destination. This volcanic jewel surely has foot from Amoudi, or by donkey from some peculiar beaches that do not fall in Oia, by descending the steep 286 steps. the white-sand-emerald-waters category, The beach is small, with red and black though. The shades of black, grey and rocks popping out of the very deep, yet red prevail, giving the crystal clear inviting waters. There is a small fish waters a magical Let’s see the top ten tavern there, right by the sea. beaches of the island: 3. Amoudi: Amoudi beach can be 1. Baxedes: Covered by black volcanic accessed either via the road or through coarse sand and surrounded by black the 235 steps from the castle of Oia. The rocky cliffs, Baxedes is one of the most steps lead to a small bay next to Amoudi known beaches in Oia. It is located on port where small boats are ancored and the northern part of the island, about 11 traditional taverns serve fresh fish. kilometers from Fira. It rarely attracts big Follow the dirt path and although the crowds, which makes it ideal for space for sunbathing is limited you will relaxation. find an excellent place for diving off the rocks and swimming to Saint Nicolas umbrellas, sunbeds, a diving school, a chapel. wave sports club, camping, beach bars, 4. Red Beach: A beach, famous for the taverns, and grocery stores. The red color of the sand, pebbles, and the charming chapel of Agia Irini, dating back cliffs surrounding it. It is located on the to the 16th century, is located near southwestern part of the island, near Perissa. Additionally, you can walk to the Akrotiri. Access is difficult, but it is ancient Thira. definitely worth a visit. You should be 7. Kamari: Kamari is a popular seaside equipped with hats, suntan lotion and settlement on the southeastern part of shoes for walking along the path that the island. The beach is long and wide, leads there. Alternatively, you can take very well organized, with thin black sand, the boat that runs every half an hour pebbles and abruptly deepening waters. from the seaside of the archaeological There are many taverns, shops, and site of Akrotiri. hotels in the area. Also, note that 5. Monolithos: This long beach, with the walking up for 20 min and following the shallow waters and the black sand, is path, you will reach the chapel of located on the eastern part of the island, Zoodohos Pigi, where there is a spring between Vourvoulos and Kamari. It with running water and you may enjoy never gets too crowded, but it’s popular stunning panoramic vistas. for families with young children. For 8. Perivolos: Another well-organized teenagers or adults, there are beach beach on the island, long, wide with thin volley and basketball courts, as well as a black sand and crystal clear, deep soccer field. waters. It is located on the southeastern 6. Perissa: The natural 'extension' of part of Santorini. The younger crowds Perivolos, stretching up to an imposing love the beach bars with dreamy white rock at the end of the beach is a cocktails, while families enjoy its quieter very popular beach, mostly attracting the parts, the all-day taverns, as well as the younger crowds. It is one of the longest beach games and activities. and well-organized on the island, with 9. Vlychada: The most exotic, lunar-like beach of the island, located on its the ideal conditions for a plethora of southern part. It’s long, with black extreme sports. Cliff jumping can take coarse sand and crystal clear, deep blue various forms, including tombstoning, waters, and is surrounded by steep, coasteering and base jumping. Best grandiose, sky-high cliffs. Access is easy, places to do all that in Santorini? Amoudi and you will definitely enjoy the Bay, Perissa and Kamari. The Red Bull Art magnificent sunset, should you decide to of Motion, which is the ultimate free stay until late. running competition, takes places every 10. Palaia Kammeni: A small beach on the year usually on October. If you happen to scenic cove of Agios Nikolaos, on the be there, it will be your chance to watch northeastern part of the islet of Palaia some of the best athletes in the world do Kammeni, which can only be accessed by their tricks, with the stunning Caldera in boat. This lava islet impresses visitors the background. The mystery of the lost with its wild, magical landscape, and its Atlantis still fascinates not only warm yellow-reddish waters. archaeologists, but also divers from all over the world. You will never know Santorini extreme sports what you might stumble upon when scuba diving in Santorini! It could & so much more! be an ancient shipwreck, a two thousand year old amphora or the extremely Santorini is undoubtedly a fascinating interesting volcanic seabed. island. Some people might think it’s a If you are more into touring, then you couple’s only paradise. Truth is that there will surely enjoy a boat trip and tour of is so much more than scintillating the volcano and the hot springs, a tour of sunsets, romantic sea view dinners, and the island’s famous and forgotten stargazing. What most don’t know is that castles, such as those in Emporio, Pyrgos excitement sees no limits in this volcanic and Agios Nikolaos, the notable wineries, jewel. From free running, to cliff jumping and the archaeological attractions and and rock climbing, and from scuba diving monuments, such as the prehistoric to volcano and hot springs touring, settlement discovered in Akrotiri. Just adrenaline junkies will find their own make sure you wear comfortable shoes sanctuary here, in the heart of the and clothes, and have water with you, Aegean. especially when you visit the islet of Nea The steep volcanic cliffs that submerge in Kammeni, where the volcano is located. the deep blue waters surely create a When the boat reaches the island of stunning landscape, not to mention Palaia Kammeni, make sure you make a rock climber’s heaven. The peculiar your way to the hot sulfur springs. You geomorphology, however, in conjunction have to swim for about 100 meters, to with the mazy town planning also create reach them, but it’s so worth it. You can Enjoy the most of Santorini! stay and relax for about 10-15 minutes. The water is medicinal, warm, reddish, If you want to enjoy Santorini at the and with a peculiar smell. Nature has most there are plenty of activities for been so vindictive, and yet so generous every taste: Sailing Tours, Wine and with this Aegean island. Who would have Taste Tours, Walking Tours, Horse Riding thought that an eruption so catastrophic, Tours, Sightseeing Tours, Bike Tours, dated back to the mid-second millennium Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, In house BC, so as to affect the global climate and relaxation and massage treatments, destroy coastal areas in Crete, and quite Honeymoon and Anniversary possibly Egypt, would have left behind experiences, Birthday treats, Weddings such a breathtaking scenery that inspires and Special Occasion surprises. Find out so many myths, legends and mysteries, all about them in the following pages. but also extreme sports aficionados?

Sailing in Santorini Indian Rock, Light House, Mesa Pigadia, White Beach & Red Beach, Vlychada Do not miss a speedboat or a catamaran Stops: Hot Springs for mud-bath, White excursion and romantic private cruise to Beach for swimming and barbeque the therapeutic waters of Santorini’ s hot onboard, Red Beach for swimming. springs and the famous beaches of the Included in the price: enchanting island of Santorini in Greece. Embark on a thrilling Santorini island . Pick up and return to the villas adventure as well as the most romantic . Island map with information private yacht sailing tour in Santorini . Snorkeling gear, towels and jacket from the port of Amoudi in the . Open bar with Greek wine, beer and picturesque village of Oia. A yacht sailing refreshments (wine, ouzo and soft tour in Santorini is considered one of the drinks, juice, water) island’s main attractions for a group of . Traditional Greek mezedes and BBQ friends, families, romantic couples or prepared on board (pork honeymooners who wish to enjoy skewers/chops or chicken fillet, pasta Santorini’ s hidden treasures and cherish etc.), the memories of a mesmerizing sunset in . Vegetarian meal is also available (one Oia. Find below all the offered sailing day’s notice) tours. . Free Wi-Fi access

Lagoon Catamaran Day Cruise Price: €140/145 per person / Duration: 5 Semi-Private tour hours / Passengers 24 max

Departure: from Amoudi at 09:45-10:15. Price: 165€ per person / Duration: 5 hours Route: Amoudi, Hot Springs, Aspronisi, / Passengers 14 max

Lagoon Catamaran Sunset Cruise Catamaran – Day/Sunset Cruise Semi-Private tour Semi-Private tour

Departure from Vlychada at 14:45-15:15 Departure from Amoudi/Athinios port/ Route: Vlychada, Red Beach, White Vlychada at 9:30 -9:45 or 14:30-14:45 Beach, Mesa Pigadia, Indian Rock, Light Sails close to: Amoudi, Hot Springs, House, Hot Springs, Ag.Eftapedes & Indian Rock, Light House, Mesa Pigadia, St.Nicolas, Sunset in Oia, Amoudi White Beach, Red Beach, Vlychada Stops: Hot Springs for mud-bath, White Stops: Hot Springs for mud-bath, White Beach for swimming and barbeque Beach for swimming and barbeque onboard, Red Beach for swimming. onboard, Red Beach for swimming. Included in the price: (St.Nicolas for sunset in Oia) . Pick up and return to the villas Included in the price: . Island map with information . Pick up and return to the villas . Snorkeling gear, towels and jacket . Island map with information . Open bar with Greek wine, beer and . Open bar with Greek wine and refreshments (wine, ouzo and soft refreshments (wine, soft drinks, drinks, juice, water) water) . Traditional Greek mezedes and BBQ . Traditional Greek mezedes and BBQ prepared on board (pork prepared on board (pork skewers/chops or chicken fillet, pasta skewers/chops or chicken fillet, pasta etc.), etc.) . Vegetarian meal is also available (one . Vegetarian meal is also available (one day’s notice) day’s notice) . Free Wi-Fi access . Free Wi-Fi access Price: 150/155€ per person / Duration: 5 Day cruise price: €85-95 per person / hours / Passengers 24 max Duration: 5 hours / Passengers 55 max Price: 165€ per person / Duration: 5 hours Sunset cruise price: €95-105 per person / / Passengers 14 max Duration: 5 hours / Passengers 55 max Speed boat Luxury Sea Ride colorful sunset tame your soul while you relax next to your loved one with a Day or Sunset Private tour bottle of fine wine. This is not a cookie cutter approach to cruise sailing! Make your own schedule and choose the places you wish to see! Departure from: Amoudi Bay at 10:30 or 16:00. Feel free to advise our captain and reveal the hidden spots of Santorini! Visit Saint Nicolas and try cliff jumping at the blue waters of the Aegean, explore Armeni and Eftapedes, sail across the caldera, swim at the volcano and feel the hot springs water rejuvenate your senses, Included in the price: gaze the Indian Rock & Venetian . Pick up and return to the villas Lighthouse, relax or snorkel at the White . Snorkeling gear Beach, the Red Beach and Mesa Pigadia, . Towels explore the well hidden caves of the . Light picnic basket caldera, discover Thirasia and unravel the . treasures of Santorini. Sail to Aspronisi, . Refreshments, beer, bottled wine and swim to its virgin beach and bathe in the water warmth of the Aegean Sun. And just before your senses explode let the Price: €920 up to 4 guests / Duration: 5 hours / Passengers 4 max Wine and Taste Tours your appreciation of fine wines. Seeking to highlight the culinary and traditional Our purpose is simply to give our guests culture of the island, we offer tours that great wine tour experience! On our wine tours, the guests will experience and learn about the soil and microclimate, the vines and cultivating techniques, the

unique grape varieties and the modern include “Cooking classes” and “Food vinification techniques. All our wine visits with Wine pairing” which add an are hand-picked by our own in-house indigenous experience for our guests. team of wine experts. Our tours are Santorini and its traditional food designed with our passion and products are of the most representative knowledge of this wine region and with and qualitative ones of the the benefit of many years of great Mediterranean mentality. With our experience. Food and wine goes hand in guests’ comfort and our natural heritage hand, and for us your recognition of in mind, we have added a luxurious 11- excellent food is just as important as seater minibus to our fleet. This new addition offers customized interiors and Price: €120 per person / Day & Sunset first class leather seating and is tour / Duration approximately 5 hours environmentally friendly, featuring sustainable technologies and reduced Greek Food & Wine Tasting emissions. We are fully licensed and our Semi private tour transportation meets all necessary safety . Pick up and return luxury transfer requirements. Our primary goal is to . Visit two family Estate wineries for a deliver the best quality service and we do unique tasting of distinctive volcanic all that we can to ensure that every wines guest, who has participated in these . Guidance by an experienced local guide tours, leaves happy and satisfied. . Learn about the unique viticulture & Santorini Wine Roads the indigenous grape varietals . Wine tasting of award winning wines - Semi private tour ten different styles . Pick up & return luxury transfer . Enjoy a prix fixe “Greek Meze-style” . Visit three family Estate wineries for a meal at a local restaurant unique tasting of distinctive volcanic . Small group of up to eight persons wines Price €150 per person / Afternoon tour / . Guidance and wine presentation by an Duration approximately 5 hours experienced Sommelier . Wine pairing with Cycladic cheese & Cooking & Tasting Experience local bites Semi private tour . Learn about the unique viticulture & the indigenous grape varietals . Pick up & return luxury transfer . Scenic tour around the island of . Visit a family Estate winery for a Santorini unique tasting of distinctive volcanic . Info booklet & Wine Certificate wines . Small group of up to ten persons . Guidance by an experienced local guide . Learn about the unique viticulture & private option) the indigenous grape varietals . Small group of up to eight persons . Stroll through a family farm and learn Price €145 per person / Day tour / about the rural heritage of Santorini, Duration approximately 5 hours getting to know its unique local products Santorini Hidden Treats . Open air hands-on cooking lesson Private tour (traditional cuisine) with a local chef . Enjoy lunch after your cooking lesson Join an off the beaten track adventure, paired with excellent wine experiencing the hidden treats of . Info Booklet / Recipe Sheet Santorini. This tour offers a glimpse . Liability insurance & designated driver through a different perspective! Treat . Small group of up to eight persons your senses with unique tastes of local products as you take a trip back in time Price: €150 per person / Day tour / and hear tales about the Santorini’s Duration approximately 5 hours volcanic history. Discover Santorini Archaeology & . Pick up & return luxury transfer from designated points culture – Semi private tour . Ouzo and Mastiha tasting at a family . Pick up & return luxury transfer from owned distillery designated points . Stop for photos enjoying a panoramic . Guidance by an experienced local view of the volcanic caldera guide . Stroll on the world renown black sand . Scenic tour around the countryside of beach Santorini . Stroll around a “ghost village”, and . Visit Akrotiri prehistoric town & learn enjoy a trip back in time about the advanced ancient . Tasting of Cretan cheese, olives and civilization (entrance fees included) wine at a local “kafeneio” . Walk through the whitewashed . Visit a family farm and learn about the houses and winding streets of a rural heritage of Santorini, getting to traditional village and get to know the . know its unique local products local culture . Stroll on the black beach Price €580 Up to 4 guests / Day tour or . Visit a family owned wine estate for Afternoon tour / Duration approximately wine tasting (light meal available on 5 hours Honeymoon Delight distinctive aromas and elegance can be compared with the top international fine Private tour wines. Your experienced wine expert will The perfect opportunity for in-depth escort you to a boutique winery for a Food and Wine adventure as you tasting private tasting session of Greek vintage some rare and highly acclaimed wines wines. He will then explain everything touring the ancient wine routes and about the different grapes varieties and enjoy the sunset canvas having your varietals, the conditions in which they dinner married with delicious wines. grow, their origin, how they perform in different climates, as well as the . Pick up & return luxury transfer from viticulture of each region. designated points . Visit 2 Family owned Wine Estates for . Pick up & return luxury transfer from vertical tasting of Vintage wines designated points . Guidance and wine presentation by an . A visit to a unique boutique winery experienced Sommelier . Private entrance tour in the winery’s . Learn about the unique viticulture & facilities and vineyards the indigenous grape varietals . In-depth presentation of the most . Scenic tour around the island and the important Greek wine regions and countryside of Santorini Indigenous grape varieties . Prix fixe menu degustation with a . Wine tasting tutorial wine flight of 3 Greek appellation . Wine tasting of 10 different Greek fine wines in one of the best view wines, from every corner of the restaurants of the world. country . A platter of gourmet Cycladic and Price €792 up to 2 guests / Sunset tour / Greek cheeses accompanied by Duration approximately 5 hours delicatessen cold cuts Connoisseurs Secret Tour . Info booklet & Wine Certificate Private tour Price €480 up to 2 guests / Day or Afternoon tour / Duration approximately Enjoy an exclusive private tasting of the 5 hours most exotic Greek wines whose

Horse Riding Horseriding to Megalochori We will start from our stable in If you love the horses and you are an Megalochori. Firstly, our experienced adventurous person, don't hesitate to try staff will guide you to our stables and will it! The island is an ideal destination for give you the basic instructions about the horse tourism as its unique nature makes horse-riding either you are a professional it a paradise to explore! or an amateur rider. Then you will learn how to saddle and guide your horse and then you will be ready to start. We will explore the village of Megalochori, a Price: €90 per person / Duration: 2-2,5 traditional village which is virtually hours untouched by tourism. There you will see the old houses and wineries with the Horse-riding to the beach local architecture, which were built with We will start from our stable in high walls in order to be protected from Megalochori. Firstly, our experienced the pirates. We will pass through the staff will inform you about the horses traditional vineyards were the grapes and they will give you all the instructions grow inside a basket so as to be that you need. Then you will have the protected from the strong winds. Our chance to visit places that offers you volcanic soil gives to our wines a unique absolutely calmness. We will start from taste. We will also visit one of the the picturesque village of Megalochori traditional churches of Megalochori, where are many vineyards and old Saint George were you can enjoy the wineries, because of its fertile soil, and magnificent view of Megalochori. After the habitants used to export wine. The this magical route we will return to the secluded church of Saint Anna is our next stable. destination. There we will have a small break to relax under the tree’s shadow. Price: €50 per person / Duration: 1 hour Following the paths, you will meet the Horse-riding to the Caldera real beauty of the island. You will pass We start from our stable in Megalochori. through extraordinary places filled with Firstly, our experienced staff will show canyons and cliffs. This breathtaking you our stable and then you will have the route drives you to a black sandy beach basic instructions about the horse-riding where you will have the chance to walk either you are a professional or an with your horse near the clear waters of amateur rider. On our way to Caldera Santorini. After this we will return again side we will first meet the traditional to the stable from different roads in vineyards and the cave houses of order to explore even more… Megalochori village. You will visit a Price: €90 per person / Duration: 2-2,5 magnificent place formed by the volcano hours - Extra services: Wine tasting & thousands years ago with wild cliffs and meal €80 per person Transfer €15 per person hills above the magnificent sea of Santorini, where you will have the chance to have a perfect sea view. It is the place that combines the calmness and the wildness of the volcano. We also offer you a small guiding in the picturesque village of Megalochori before we return to our stable. Walking Tours and enjoy the bright sky, the endless horizon, and the true wonder of nature The Caldera Hike that is Santorini. Tour highlights: . Expert guidance through the Enjoy a guided walking tour on settlements of Fira, Firostefani, Santorini's most impressive path, right Imerovigli and Oia on the rim of the famous volcanic . Explore gorgeous scenery and secret caldera. Follow the footsteps of ancient spots merchants, farmers and sailors, and . Discover blue-domed churches, and experience a once in a lifetime learn about local customs and myths . Stroll through cobblestone paths, adventure. This path takes you along the marvel at vineyards, and discover edge of the super volcano that inspired timeless terraced gardens the myth of Atlantis. Your local guide will . Walk through quaint villages where take you through traditional minimalist villas cling to the stunning whitewashed settlements, at the only cliffside inhabited caldera in the world. Marvel at . Capture picture perfect panoramas the azure sea and the breathtaking . Complimentary round trip transfers . English speaking experienced local landscape, while learning about the rich guide myths and history of Santorini. Starting . Light picnic with traditional delicacies, from Fira and ending in Oia, you will or food tasting at an authentic enjoy extraordinary views, visit unique cafe/restaurant places of interest and capture Price: €75/person Duration/Length: exceptional photographic moments. Approximately 4 ½ hours/10 km / Level of Immerse yourselves into the island life difficulty: Moderate / Group size: Maximum 6 persons – private tours all what Santorini has to offer, or want to available upon request / Tour specifics: have an off the beaten path walking Available year round. Starts at 9:00 am tour, this experience is perfect for you. Tour highlights: Santorini Wanderlust walking tour . Embark on a scenic tour of the Experience the absolute splendor of countryside . Santorini while strolling through some of Stroll cobblestone paths, climb on ancient old steps and experience the the most scenic and quiet villages of the rural life island. Walk alongside beautiful . Learn about the history of amazing mansions, explore quaint rural houses villages, forgotten by time and discover the charm of Santorini’s . Capture unique photographic abandoned neighborhoods. With this moments of picturesque ruins and tour, you will also get to visit a traditional awe-inspiring views . Wine tasting session of unique winery to taste the local volcanic wines, Santorini wines, and beer tasting and visit a unique microbrewery for a session of fresh local beers fresh beer tasting experience. Your local . Expert guidance through the guide will take you to the countryside settlements of Pyrgos, Exo Gonia, and where you will get to meet locals still Mesa Gonia. living there, and learn about professions . Complimentary round trip transfers and crafts that no longer exist. Discover . English speaking experienced local guide amazing cave houses and capture the . Light picnic with traditional delicacies, essence of Santorini as it used to be, or food tasting at an authentic before being wrecked by a massive cafe/restaurant earthquake. Enjoy a trip back in time, and . Wine tasting session of 4 unique let the aura of Santorini’s villages locally produced wines enhance your senses. If you wish to see . . Beer tasting session of 3 different walk through ravines, vine-laden paths types of fresh beer and dirt roads. Take in the beautiful . Snack and refreshment smells and sounds of the rural life, Price: €75/person / Duration/Length: marveling at cave houses and blue Approximately 4 hours / 4 km / Level of domed churches. A walking tour difficulty: Moderate / Group size: carefully designed to showcase the Maximum 6 persons - private tours pristine and little known side of available upon request / Tour specifics: Santorini, taking you on a journey Available March 1st – October 31st. Starts throughout its centuries’ old traditions at 9:00 am and heritage. Tour highlights:

Southern Exposure walking tour . Enjoy incredible views of the caldera and impressive land formations Enjoy a walking tour on the rocky and . Visit scenic white washed churches and beautiful beaches colorful coastline of Southern Santorini. . Learn about the Santorini vine, local See the White and the Red Beach, split pea (fava) and cherry tomato explore the prehistoric archeological site cultivation techniques of Akrotiri, and visit a Venetian castle for . Admire the Red Beach at the foothills a unique music show. Your local guide of a cliff plunging into the sea will escort you to the less visited, rugged . Visit the archeological site of Akrotiri, yet beautiful and unspoiled spots of that inspired the myth of the Lost Atlantis (tickets included-licensed Santorini. Enjoy amazing panoramic guide available upon request for an vistas to the caldera and the steep extra fee) southern shores, with views reaching as . Attend a mystical music show with far as Crete. Hike over the famous White various handcrafted instruments Beach, get in touch with local farmers . Complimentary round trip transfers working on the harsh volcanic land, and . English speaking experienced local spots of the greater Oia area. Tour guide highlights: . Snack and refreshment . Tickets to the Akrotiri site (licensed . Explore gorgeous scenery and guide available upon request for an discover the hidden treasures of Oia extra fee), . Take in panoramic views of . Tickets to the Venetian Castle of La outstanding natural beauty Ponta . Stroll through scenic paths, marvel at vineyards and discover timeless Price: €85/person / Duration/Length: terraced gardens Approximately 4 ½ hours / 6 km / Level of . See the secret spots of Oia and difficulty: Moderate / Group size: capture postcard perfect pictures . Visit a traditional winery and taste its Maximum 6 persons - private tours award winning wines available upon request / Tour specifics: . Expert guidance through the Available April 1st – October 31st. Starts settlements of Oia, Finikia and at 9:00 am Baxedes . Complimentary round trip transfers Oia’s Hidden Treasures walking tour . English speaking experienced local guide Join us for a scenic tour of Oia’s secret . Snack and refreshment spots, and the beauty of the surrounding . Wine tasting session of 4/5 unique villages. Discover blue domed locally produced wines whitewashed churches, walk through a Price: €75/person / Duration/Length: picturesque village sculpted into the Approximately 4 hours / 5 km / Level of banks of a ravine, and tour a wine estate difficulty: Moderate / Group size: while enjoying a wine tasting session of Maximum 6 persons - private tours high quality volcanic wines. Your local available upon request / Tour specifics: guide will take you on a journey back in Available April 1st – October 31st. Starts time, through a winding path with at 9:00 am stunning panoramic views of Santorini and the deep blue horizon. Follow the Private sightseeing tours with footsteps of the affluent merchants of luxury car and chauffer the island, feel the energy of the volcanic caldera, and explore the backroads of Lay back in a luxury car and enjoy your Oia. Discover and experience visit on the island with an English breathtaking villages through the eyes of speaking chauffer, who will drive you a local. This walking tour will give you around Santorini’s hidden spots! Advise the opportunity to enjoy amazing views, us to create the schedule that meets learn about Santorini’s rich history, and your needs! Licensed tour guide at visit some of the wonderful little known specific archaeological sites may be arranged with an extra cost. installations for storage, workshops, Price: €60/hour for up to 4 guests cookhouses, mills and looms. Finally, you will see preserved details of the volcanic Private sightseeing tours with attack of the city, evidence of the licensed guide dramatic termination of life in Akrotiri.

Choose the archaeological site that you Price: €28 (plus €12 entrance fee for the wish to visit (Akrotiri Excavations, archaeological site)/ Duration: 11:30-13:30 Ancient Thera, Archaeological Museum, All day guided sightseeing tour Museum of Prehistoric Thera, The Lighthouse, Profitis Ilias Monastery) and This all day driving tour will give you the arrange a private guided tour with a chance to visit the excavations of Akrotiri licensed guide. with professional English speaking guide Price: to be arranged. and explore one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Akrotiri Guided Sightseeing Tour Afterwards, you will visit Perivolos beach where you will have free time for lunch The excavations at Akrotiri have or swim. Megalochori village is our next uncovered one of the most important 30 minutes stop to explore it and Profitis prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Ilias for a 10 minutes stop to take The first habitation at the site dates from some panoramic photos. We will also the Late Neolithic times (at least the 4th visit Pyrgos Village for a 20 minutes stop millennium BC). Visit the excavations of and finally drive to Santo Wines Winery Akrotiri with professional English to taste three local wines. speaking guide. You will have the opportunity to walk along the streets Price: €43 (plus €12 entrance fee for the and squares of the city, visit dwellings archaeological site) / Duration: 11:30 – and religious ritual areas, see after sunset Bike Tours . Warm up by the black sandy beach of Perivolos & Perissa Sea Side tour . Pedal past the ancient city of Thira . Explore the picturesque village of This tour takes place in the southern part Emporio and it’s medieval castle of the island where you will have the . Cycle through the wine roads of chance to explore the hidden treasures Megalohori village and visit the local of Santorini. Starting from the black sandy beach of Perivolos, we cycle our winery way through the ancient paths and trails . Enjoy a panoramic view of caldera visiting many different traditional and and visit a small cave chapel non touristic villages. Take your family . Visit the famous beach of Vlyhada for an unforgettable adventure or have a . Relax on padded sunbeds under your picturesque private bike ride, this tour is private umbrella while recovering ideal for all of those who want with a healthy smoothie to combine a little bit of everything. Tour highlights: Package includes: . Transfer from/to the villa . Professional, highly qualified guides . Full Suspension electric AMT . Enjoy a panoramic view of caldera Mountain Bike (Bosch CX System) and visit a small chapel built inside . Bike size according to body type the cave . Regular or SPD pedals . Recover your energy with a . All-mountain EC approved cycling refreshing smoothie and enjoy a helmet swim after the bike ride . Cycling gloves . Snapshots with action camera during the tour, delivered to your email . Mineral water bottles . Freshly squeezed orange juice in Emporio village and short tour . Freshly made organic energy bar . Wine tasting in Gavalas Winery . Healthy energy smoothie . Private sunbed & umbrella at Seaside restaurant Price: €120/person semi-private tour or €150/person on private tour/ Duration: half day Sunset tour

This tour takes place in the southern part of the island where you will have the Package includes: chance to explore the hidden treasures . Transfer from/to the villa of Santorini. Starting from the black . Professional, highly qualified guides. sandy beach of Perivolos, we cycle our . Full suspension electric AMT way through the ancient paths and trails visiting many different traditional and mountain bike (Bosch engine) non touristic villages. Take your family . Bike size according to body type for an unforgettable adventure or have a . EC approved cycling helmet romantic private bike ride, this tour is . Snapshots with action camera ideal for all of those who want to end up . Mineral water bottles with an unforgettable Santorini sunset . Wine tasting in Gavalas Winery after the ride. Tour highlights: . Private sunbed, umbrella and . Pedal past the ancient city of Thira welcome smoothie at Black Sand . Explore the picturesque village of Beach, Perivolos Emporio and it’s medieval castle Price: €90/person semi-private tour or . Visit the local winery in the famous €120/person on private tour/ Duration: ‘Mamma Mia’ village of Megalohori half day Scuba Diving Price: €95 for two tanks dives per person

Scuba Diving for beginners Snorkeling excursions

If you have never dived before and If you are interested in a snorkeling would love a new experience, then this is experience, snorkeling tours around the the option for you. When you try diving volcanic islands of Santorini are offered. for the first time, you will discover the You will be able to snorkel and discover excitement of the "weightless" feeling in the underwater world and life of one of the water with its freedom and serenity. the biggest submersed calderas in the Discover scuba diving and feel it for world. We regularly visit two different yourself! How? Your certified snorkeling sites with shallow water were professional instructor at will explain the snorkelers can swim and have fun, fundamentals of scuba diving so you can always guided by a certified guide or enjoy your dive safely. You will practice instructor. the initial skills in shallow water to a Price: €45/person maximum depth of 12 meters. This experience might be the first step in your new life style! No especial physical skills are required for diving apart from being familiar with swimming, being healthy and wanting to have fun! Price: €95/person

Scuba Diving for certified divers

If you are a certified diver and want to discover the underwater world of Santorini, join us on our daily half-day trips to two different dive sites. Fun diving is a great way to keep your scuba skills proficient and keep in touch with other divers. In Santorini you will be able to dive in the caldera of a volcano, nobserving its spectacular lava and rock formations, as well as experiencing wreck diving, wall diving, reef diving or visiting the unique underwater Memorial plaque of Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Relaxation walks, activities and places to dinner in order to make your stay even more Choose your favorite body or facial special or maybe give you the chance to treatment to enjoy at White Pearl Villas. make to your beloved one some Close your eyes and travel to a place romantic surprises! Here are a few ideas! where serenity and relaxation prevail and Champagne Surprise I time frizzes in order for you to experience a unique massage therapy Surprise your beloved one with a chilled created especially for your own pleasure. bottle of Moët Champagne in your room Every detail has been looked out only for on arrival. Price: €120 you, so meet our massage therapist and indulge in a unique experience of Champagne Surprise II relaxation where all senses meet. Surprise your beloved one with a chilled Request the current catalogue of bottle of Dom Perignon in your room on massage treatments on your arrival. arrival. Price: €450

Special Occasions Honeymoon Package with White Wine Are you having your wedding or honeymoon in Santorini? Are you Indulge to the honeymoon experience celebrating your anniversary? Is it your with our honeymoon package that birthday or you wish to express your includes a bottle of Greek dry white gratitude to a dear friend? Is your travel wine, rose petals, candles, fresh to Santorini a special occasion for you? traditional pastries and romantic music. We can give you some ideas for romantic Price: €100 Honeymoon Package with fresh a wine of your choice at your private pastries & fruits terrace. Advise our staff for more information. Indulge to the honeymoon experience with our honeymoon package that Happy Hour Treat includes rose petals, candles, fresh Enjoy an evening treat with two glasses traditional pastries, fresh seasonal fruits of fine Assyrtico wine accompanied with and romantic music. Price: €100 a cheese and cold cuts plateau at the Honeymoon Package with Moët privacy of your villa. Price: €50 Champagne Birthday Surprise Package I

Indulge to the honeymoon experience If your beloved one has his/her birthday with our honeymoon package that and you wish to surprise him/her includes a Moët Champagne, flowers, birthday package is what you need! rose petals, candles, fresh seasonal fruits Birthday package includes: a bottle of and romantic music. Price: €200 sparkling wine, birthday cake with Degustation experience candles, balloons with helium to decorate the room and a birthday card in Spoil yourself with a private tasting which we can write a note from you! experience of Greek plates assorted with Price: €120 Birthday Surprise Package II Flowers Bouquet

If your beloved one has his/her birthday Offer a flower bouquet to your beloved and you wish to surprise him/her one or let us decorate the room with a birthday package is what you need! beautiful vase upon your arrival! Price: Birthday package includes: a bottle of €150 Moët Champagne, birthday cake with candles, balloons with helium to Photo-shooting & Videography decorate the room and a birthday card in services which we can write a note from you! Capture your special moments with Price: €240 experienced photographers and Picnic Basket videographers who will guide you through the hidden paths of Santorini Picnic basket with Greek Wine, water, and help express yourself in camera! snacks, fruits for two, candles for an Price: to be arranged. excursion under the stars! Price: €130

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