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Today we have enjoyed this beautiful tour with an exceptional guide, Dimitra. She has driven this trip with a good energy, organized all the turists extremely well, by focusing on meeting the timelimes set in an effective way. Her highly-developed French and English language skills, accompanied by a great sense of humor and a straightforward personality are features which strongly recommend her for this mission. Last but not least, she has managed to share in an easily understandble way interesting topics (e.g. the Venetian influnce across the region) about the main touristic points across the region. Thank you, Dimitra (hope we spelled correctly your name :D), for this super-duper experience. Hugs from Romania

Dear guest, Thank you very much for your review and positive feedback for our tour!! We were very happy to have you with us and that we shared this experience! We always make sure to have excellent partners in order to serve you in the best possible way! We will carry forward your kind words to Dimitra, they are very importantf for her. The Notos Travel Team

Very disorganized tour. Had to walk in the sun for 15 minutes to find the bus. Didn’t even get a bottle of water. The guide was super confused about giving us change back and then blamed us for giving us the wrong change. Coming back was even worse . Nobody knew what bus was taking us back to our hotel. Not recommended.

Dear guest, please note that the tour is not private, is shared. That means that there are pre-arranged pick-up points for each village. The closest point to your hotel was this one. This is written in the excursion description. Regarding the misunderstanding with the payment of the tour, the intention was not to accuse you of anything. The purpose was to avoid a mistake at checkout. Finally, on the way back after sunset, the escort gives specific instructions that must be followed so that the passengers do not get lost. Their return is divided into buses per village so that they do not take too long to return to their hotels. The hours of the excursion are long and we try to reduce the return time so that our guests can rest. We remain at your disposal for any other clarification.

Worst service and customer service I have ever encountered. Booked transfer from Santorini port to our hotel in Oia a few weeks in advance. It was $40, after a long day of traveling was looking forward to seeing our transfer after finally, getting off the ferry. Unfortunately, no one was there. Called to see if maybe they were running late and was repeatedly hung up on. 45 minutes later had to pay another $40 to finally take a cab to our hotel. No idea how this company has any positive reviews when they don’t even have the decency to answer a question when called. BUYER BEWARE, SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BOOK WITH A BETTER AND MORE RELIABLE COMPANY.

Dear guest, kindly send us your BR - number in order to find out what had happened. If you have not used our Private Transfer we will definately refund your reservation. We haven't had any calls from you. We are a decent office and under no circumstances would we hang up. Awaiting for your reply. Christina

The tour itself was good and our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The problem was after the last stop where we watched the sunset. It was absolute chaos in the meeting point and our bus driver refused to take us back to our hotels. Our tour guide and driver argued and then we got on another coach which was already full and some people had to stand up in the aisle which wasn’t safe.

Dear guest, We appreciate your feedback regarding your recent tour. The purpose of the trip is to get to know the magic of the villages, the culture and the history of the island. We show a lot of importance in detail and we are really sorry such a mistake was made on our part at the end of your tour. We will investigate what went wrong and we hope to serve you better next time you visit the island. The Reservation Team

This was the second time I’ve done this tour and a few stops were changed but overall I thought it was an excellent overview of Santorini and enjoyed it very much. Our guide Dimitra was very nice and provided great information on Santorini.

Dear guest, Thank you very much for your review and positive feedback for our tour! We were very happy to have you with us and that we shared this experience! We hope to see you again and give you the opportunity to try the rest of our excursions!! The Notos Travel Team

Here was our timeline: picked up at our hotel at 11:00, bus got to main pickup location at 11:30, after picking up more people we got to Akrotiri at 12:15, and stayed until 1:30. We then got back to our hotel in a reasonable amount of time after that. I’d say the travel time, especially there, was longer than we anticipated. The bus guide was very nice but it did seem like she was handling a lot of people’s different pickup and drop offs, which was the main drag on the tour progress. Our guide at Akrotiri, Penny, was great and we had a good amount of time to explore afterward.

Dear guest, this tour is organized. As you can understand we have to pick up other guests from their hotels. It takes some time for all the passengers of the excursion to be picked up. We are very glad that you enjoyed the guide, since Penny is a very remarkable and trained colleague. Thanks for your review and we hope that we will have again the chance to assist you, if you come back to Santorini in the future!

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Akrotiri Excavations Guided Tour

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Bus & minivan tours, full-day classic santorini bus tour with sunset in oia.

This unique bus tour experience starts from the picturesque village of Pyrgos , one of the well-preserved medieval settlements, known for its authentic traditional architecture . A walk at its narrow cobbled streets and hidden passages up the hillside with the numerous blue-domed churches scattered around and the capturing view from the top of the village is the best way to start your day tour in Santorini !

As the tour continues, you will reach the highest point of Santorini, the 567 meters tall (1860 ft) Mountain of Prophet Elias , which offers a panoramic view of the whole island. Get your camera ready for amazing photos of the vast plain fields that stretch up to the southeastern side and the beautiful villages built on the Caldera cliffs on the other side. You will have the chance to admire this stunning place, before setting off to the picturesque Megalochori village! Enjoy a nice walk in the small stone-paved streets, pass by the central square of the village with the traditional cafes, and feel the tranquility overwhelming you. Next, you will reach the popular black beaches of Perivolos and Perissa ! There, you will have the time to relax and sunbathe on the black shore or take a refreshing swim in the crystalline waters while admiring the beautiful landscape around! It is also the place where you will enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the many restaurants by the sea!

The next destination will be the wonderful village of Imerovigli , built on the highest point of the Caldera cliffs , with a clear view of the imposing Volcano of Santorini and the sparkling Aegean Sea! Wonder at the breathtaking view and set eyes on the enormous Skaros Rock, an important attraction of the island, as it used to be one of the most significant fortresses and a great observation post!

After, get ready for a stroll at the steep cliffs of the Caldera in Firostefani village, with the view of the Volcano in the background, and the most popular Blue-Dome church on the island, before reaching the last stop of the tour, the graphic village of Oia ! Explore the small paved paths among the whitewashed buildings and the churches with the blue roofs and witness the most spectacular sunset in the world! The moment that the sun is disappearing on the horizon and the sky is taking red and orange colorations will stay in your mind forever!

Jump on the opportunity to explore Santorini on this bus tour and capture the most amazing images of the island in one day!

Persons Age 13+

• Pick-up and drop off service available, at a meeting point near your hotel
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Digital Camera
• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks
• Infants seated on your lap travel free of charge
• This tour is not suitable for babies, children under the age of 5 and people with reduced mobility or physical limitations, as it requires a certain amount of walking to sites that are only accessible on foot

A great experience!, Well organized!, Wonderful experience!, Our guide was awesome!

Dear guest, Thank you very much for your review and positive feedback for our tour! We are very happy to have you with us and that we shared this experience! The Notos Travel Team

Περάσαμε υπέροχα με την Αναστασία και το Γιώργο, είδαμε πολλά, μάθαμε πολλά, γελάσαμε πολύ. Ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ για την αξέχαστη μέρα! Thanks a lot and waiting for the quiz 😉

Καλησπέρα σας, σας ευχαριστούμε για την κριτική σας! Στις εκδρομές δίνουμε την ευκαιρία σε όλους τους επισκέπτες του νησιού να δουν από κοντά τα γραφικά χωριουδάκια, να δοκιμάσουν τις εξαιρετικές λιχουδιές μας και να μάθουν την ιστορία μας! Φροντίζουμε πάντα να έχουμε εξαιρετικούς συνεργάτες για να σας εξυπηρετήσουμε με τον καλύτερο δυνατό τρόπο! Είμαστε πολύ χαρούμενοι που σας είχαμε μαζί μας και που μοιραστήκαμε αυτήν την εμπειρία! Η ομάδα του Νotos Travel!

Definitely a must do when in Santorini! Our guide, Anastasia, was very knowledgeable and happy to respond to all our questions. Her sense of humour made the tour even more enjoyble. Special thanks to our driver, Giorgos. Very careful on the road and a real professional. A wonderful experience, from all aspects.

Dear guest, Thank you very much for your review in Notos Travel Tour! Both Anastasia and George are excellent in their work. We will be more than happy to visit us again next year with your friends or family!! The Notos Travel Team

Patrick was the best tour guide you can wish. , Our guide was awesome!

Dear guest, customer satisfaction is our top priority and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience – it means the world to our entire team! We will be more than happy to visit us again next year with your friends or family!! The Notos Travel Team

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" Hire a car or moped - the taxi's are super expensive - cheaper to drive yourself, the hotel will help with that too "

" Great fish restaurant in the harbour. "

" Its an open air restaurant and can be quite chilly if its cloudy/windy, so make sure you have a jacket, but other than that, it is fab! "

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“Beach hotel landscaped into volcanic cliffs next to an unspoilt fishing village, with stepped terraces and fabulous views. White on white interiors with pop coloured bed throws. A tranquil hideaway with great spa and range of natural treatments. Excellent Mediterranean cuisine. Wonderfully romantic.”

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Tucked away under the cliffs on one of Santorini’s last relatively undeveloped bits of coast at Vlihada, a tiny fishing harbour on the ‘heel’ of the island, Notos Therme consists of 28 rooms on stepped terraces overlooking the sea. The big selling points: tranquillity and a plethora of spa treatments, based on the volcanic springs that burst from the cliffs. Choose from algae or mud wraps, massages, soaks and rain showers in luscious caverns carved from the living rock. For a change of scenery, Thira town with its shops and restaurants is only 20 minutes by car.

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• A wildy romantic setting with secluded rooms, private terraces overlooking the Aegean Sea and poolside cocktail bar.
• Indulge yourself with the wide range of therapeutic treatments based on the volcanically enriched springs.
• Located next to the only marina of Santorini island making it ideal for those travelling with their own yachts or boats.
• Grab a hotel bike and a packed lunch and head out to explore the island.
• Hotel boats for hire
• Hotel yacht packages on offer, the perfect way to explore the coast.
• Snorkelling
• Great snorkelling is available on White Beach just down the road.
• Sights nearby
• Akrotiri excavations and the medieval village of Pyrgos
• Wine tasting
• Enjoy a local wine tasting at the hotels poolside bar.
• Notos spa is built within the rock and has natural hot springs. Plus there's an indoor pool, sauna & steam bath
• Mediterranean cuisine served with marina views
• Wonderful seaviews from every room and suite
• Rooms with balcony/terrace
• All rooms have a private balcony or terrace
• Beach nearby
• Vlychada beach is within walking distance
• Four poster beds
• Wedding license
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• Sit-out Terrace
• Secluded setting
• Child friendly
• On an island
• Swimming Pool
• Outdoor pool and some suites come with private plunge pool
• Pool Bar and Windmill Bar which is open till late
• Free public parking on site
• Airport transfer
• Surcharge applies
• In public areas
• Sauna/Steam
• Bicycles available
• Outdoor dining
• 24 Hour room service
• Room service
• Satellite / Cable TV
• Air conditioning

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Response from Notos Team on Jan 28, 2022 Dear Mrs. Serita, We would like to thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We are really sorry to read that we haven’t met your expectations on this occasion. As you mention in your review our services were restricted due to the pandemic, as our first priority was the safety of our guests. For these reasons the operation of our restaurant at this certain period was limited, however we would like to assure you that our restaurant and all our facilities will operate normally for the season 2022. Regarding the spa, the same rules applied and the appointments were limited as we were trying to avoid the crowds in the spa area at the same time. Please note that, regarding your point on our Spa Manager, the Hotel started its operation last year in July and of course all our team members take their days off as normal. As our front desk explained in person, there was a health and safety warning and this was the only reason that we had to amend the day of your treatment, until we made sure that we could continue operating as normal. Kindly note that for all of us in Notos our guests safety is a top priority. Once again thank you for the time taken to review our property, your feedback is invaluable in our everlasting quest to improve our services. We hope to see you again in the near future and having the chance to welcome you back and offer you a memorable experience

Not a bad hotel/ Deasant

2/10 terrible, lovely island stay, amazing sea views., terrancetilmon, verified traveler, great little hotel, very disappointed, alexis, new york, paul, vancouver british columbia, beach, nice breakfast, pool and the view, lovely hotel right next to beach and harber, kweku, calit, kirsty, australia, great hotel with stunning view.

Perfect for a romantic getaway

Clean, Helpful Staff, Nice Quiet Location

View and hotel match the staff....perfect.

Sabrina, Sittingbourne, UK

Perfectly located away from the crowds.

audrey, london

Beautiful experience, nice hotel with nice view, perfect hotel, olga, nottingham, uk, great spa hotel with stunning view.