Santorini Pyrgos

Information about Pyrgos

Pyrgos Santorini: Pyrgos is situated 4.5 km southeast of Fira. The village is located on a fabulous spot on top of a hill and displays incredible panoramic views of the island. The villages proposes restaurants, a shop that stocks international press, usual tourist shops but also some wineries.

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Tours and activities related to Pyrgos

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  Best of Santorini Experience

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  See the top sights of Santorini on a private tour by Mercedes minibus. Admire the famous Santorini Caldera, visit the Venetsanos Winery and more.

  6 hours Map

  from € 379.00

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• Car Tour With A Local

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  Experience Santorini through the eyes of a local expert while you travel in comfort in an air-conditioned SUV or mini-van on your 5-hour private tour. See architectural wonders, spectacular views and learn about the rich culture of the island.

  5 hours Map

  from € 149.50

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• Evening Shuttle Transfer And Free Time For Oia Sunset

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  Choose the easiest transfer to reach Oia Village in the evening from the southern part of Santorini. Explore the most popular village in Greece and watch one of the most famous sunsets in the world.

  1 hour Map

  from € 20.00

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• Land Rover Safari With Winery Tour And Lunch

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  Join this off-road tour and learn everything about the island’s culture. Your day starts when you're picked up from one of the designated collection points, which will be either your hotel, a point near your hotel, or a point near Santorini cruise port. Your first stop will be the Profitis Ilias monastery. Situated 567 meters above sea level, Mount Profitis Ilias is the highest of all the mountains on Santorini, and will offer you a panoramic view to the whole of the island, where you can take some of the most amazing pictures. The tour continues to the Ventsanos Winery. Here for approximately one hour, you will discover the art of wine making, Santorini style. Enjoy a tour of the winery and a tasting experience. The winery's unique location provides the best panoramic view of the Caldera to enjoy the high quality of wines. Next, you will head to the village of Akrotiri to visit the Lighthouse. Here, you'll be able to admire the geological formation of Santorini. Continuing the route off the main tourist trail, you'll discover the hidden beauty of Santorini. The English-speaking drivers will be on hand to make this a memorable day. Passing through the red and black beach via some local villages, you will reach the most traditional village of Santorini Pyrgos, well known for its lovely paths and of course the Venetian Castle. In Pyrgos, the lunch stop takes place in a local tavern, giving you the opportunity to taste the authentic Greek cuisine and the local wines. To close the day, you will return to your hotel via an asphalt route, full of memories of the authentic Santorinian way of life, its islanders, their history, religion and agriculture.

  7 hours Map

  from € 125.00

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How to get to Pyrgos

There are many different ways to get to Pyrgos from any location on the island.
Airport to Pyrgos: 5.4 km / 3.3 miles | Port to Pyrgos: 5 km / 3.1 miles | Fira to Pyrgos: 4.5 km / 2.7 miles

Tours: Discover Pyrgos with an organized tour of Santorini, starting from 45€.

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Santorini transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the port, airport or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 690 679 4316, 0030 22860 22555.

Car rental: Τhere’s the option of renting a car in Santorini with as little as 14.5 euros per day and pick it up directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Using a car rental allows visitors to discover Pyrgos and many other places of interest in Santorini at their own pace.

Public transfers: Close to Pyrgos village lies the 9th stop of the bus route Fira > Akrotiri. Pyrgos village is an 8-minute walk away. Fira is where the central bus station of the island is located. There are bus connections between this bus station and the most areas of the island. There are buses to Akrotiri approximately every 1.5 hours. Consider that time schedules might change according to the season. Check the official timetables here.
From Santorini airport to Pyrgos: There’s a bus station at the airport located between the arrivals and departures buildings. The buses that depart from there take visitors to the main bus station in Fira village, which is 5 km away. There is a bus from Santorini airport to Fira approximately every hour. From Fira, visitors should take another bus to reach Pyrgos, following the route Fira > Akrotiri.
From Santorini port (Athinios) to Pyrgos: The bus station is located on the port of Santorini. From there, visitors who have arrived by ferry to Santorini can take a bus to Fira Central bus station, which is 8.5 km away. From Fira, visitors should take another bus to reach Pyrgos, following the route Fira > Akrotiri.
Tip: Since buses don’t always stop in every scheduled stop of their itinerary, our advice to visitors is to inform the driver about their final destination, so that he makes a stop there.