Private tour in Santorini Ioakeim G

Historical Santorini Half Day Tour

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Ioakeim G.

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Hello, I am Makis! I was born and grow up in Santorini and I offer private tours. I am an experienced local guide who provide private tours for many years on Santorini. I love this island and I see as my obligation to give to the travelers the local eyeside about traditions. It was always my passion meeting people from all over the world and sharing my knowledge for my island's history since I was a kid. I want to show you hidden places and narrate stories of my grand father, about old Santorini's habbits and traditions. I also study as an architect in Athens university, that make me more perfectionist. I am an passionate - professional and my willing is to show you as much as I can of my island, making your tour really memorable. Please feel free to contact me at anytime if you have any additional inquiries prior of booking a tour with me. I have the Travel Agency licensed, approved by the Greek Ministry of Tourism. I am offering private tours for more like ten years. I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments. I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments.

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Overview of your Santorini tour

On this tour you will discover the history and myths of my beautiful Santorini. Why is history of Santorini so interesting? Some theories support that Thira was the site of the capital of Atlantis the lost civilization. Discoveries made in an important city near Akrotiri and the famous Red Beach showed the existence of an ancient Minoan colony. Also, it has taken thousands of volcanic eruptions for the island to be formed. It was always my passion meeting people from all over the world and sharing my knowledge for my island's history since I was a kid. I want to show you hidden places and narrate stories of my grand father, about old Santorini's habbits and traditions.

Recent Reviews

Gordon B.United States
November 2023

Fabulous guide! A 5th generation native of Santoríni that knows the entire history of the island, every inch of the island, and most of the natives. We saw many sights that other tours don't know about (black sand and red sand beaches, special viewpoints, etc.). We also taught Loakim about geocaching and he found one at a special viewpoint. Especially use him as a guide if you like geocaching. He spoke excellent English and had a very comfortable Mercedes van for transportation.

Eugene L.United States
December 2022

Our tour guide Ioakeim is a native born from Santorini, extremely knowledgable, pleasant, proud Greek who speaks english well and made our time with him pass quickly. I wish we had more time on Santorini to question him, so he could go into a more depth the history of the island. He knew more history and more sights that we could examine and tell us about. Beautiful seaside lunch and view of island was a great way to end our tour. Thanks for a making our trip to Santorini a real Greek Holiday.

David B.Canada
October 2022

Makis was fantastic. In the six hours we were with him we saw all we wanted and finished off with the best meal of our holidays at a restaurant recommended by him.

Your Santorini tour itinerary

During this tour you will visit: Lost Atlantis Experience Museum -Experience is a private initiative, that promotes Greek heritage, culture and mythology. All the exhibits are in 8 languages Megalochori - is one of the most traditional villages of Santorini. It lies on a hill and is characterized as a labyrinth of steep alleys and streets, pirate hideaways and wine canavas. Akrotiri Archaeological Site - Akrotiri is much older than Pompeii and was destroyed by the Theran eruption in 1628 BC. Visit the Prehistoric site of Akrotiri and feel its unique majestic atmosphere while transferring yourself into the distant past. Red Beach- The red beach is arguably the most famous and beautiful beach of Santorini. Monastery of Profitis Ilias-The Monastery of Prophet Elias is built on the highest peak of Santorini, at 565 meters above the sea. From the yard of the Monastery, you get excellent and breathtaking views of the whole island of Santorini

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus

For all my tours i use a new luxurious a/c Mercedes minivan 2019 model

What's included
Other: Bottle of water per person
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Other: Personal expenses
Meeting location

Fira, 847 00, Greece

ByGuide: Fira Top of the cable car Airport Athinios Port Any location according to the agreement

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Museums
History
Layover
Tour reference number
933615
Languages
English
Greek
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.0

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This private tour in Santoríni is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in Greek heritage, culture, and mythology. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local guide, Ioakeim G., to gain deeper insights into the island's history and hidden places. The tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for families and travellers with mobility concerns.

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