Take a break from Santorini’s black sand beaches on a full-day tour of its Minoan excavations, traditional villages, ancient capital, and buried settlements. End the day at Oia and watch the sunset from the island's northernmost tip. Following a pick-up from your hotel (or nearby walking distance location), transfer by air-conditioned coach to the archaeological site of Akrotiri (Please note that from November till March Site of Akrotiri is not included in the experience). Explore an ancient city that was frozen in time after a volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago. Step inside with your guide and learn about the Minoan city before the devastating event occurred. Explore one of the oldest and most authentic traditional villages of Santorini, built like a small labyrinth and visit its medieval fortress. Enjoy free time to have lunch and relax at one of the longest black sandy beaches in the Cyclades. Taste Santorini distinctive wines and learn about one of the oldest vineyards in Europe. Meet your guide again in the early evening for the transfer to Oia, a quintessential Greek village that’s known for its sugar cube houses and blue-domed churches. Join the legions who flock to Oia to watch the sunset, and stroll down streets nestled into the side of the cliffs overlooking the spectacular caldera. Follow your guide to the ruins of a Venetian castle.