Who is up for a horse ride? Well, whether you are a professional rider or a simply horse lover, Santorini have you covered! The island is an ideal destination for horse tourism. Its unique nature offers amazing lands and beautiful destinations to explore with the company of a horse! Choose a morning or evening horse riding tour and let the adventure begin. Find below some suggested tours and remember… to keep calm and gallop on!
Horse riding to Megalochori Village
Start your tour from the charming village of Megalochori, in the southwest part of Santorini. Wonder around the stable accompanied by the experienced staff, note some basic instructions, learn how to saddle and that’s it! Hold the reins tight and you are ready to go. With this tour you will ride to the heart of Megalochori, you will admire the old houses and wineries with the splendid local architecture, you will pass through the traditional vineyards while you will also visit Saint George, one of the traditional churches of Megalochori, where you can enjoy the sumptuous view of the village. After having completed this magical route, you will head back to the stable and you will have earned, among the rest, beautiful photos from all the best places you went through so that you will never forget this adventuresome experience.
- Price: €50/person
- Duration: 1 hour
- Difficulty: 1/3
Horse-riding to the cliff side of Caldera
Starting on from the quaint village of Megalochori, where the stables are located, this tour will offer you a ride along the paths of the traditional village, out toward the caldera cliff. After the basic instructions which will be given by the qualified staff, you will first meet the traditional vineyards and the cave houses of Megalochori and then you will be impressed by a sumptuous place formed by the volcano thousands of years ago with wild cliffs and hills above the magnificent sea of Santorini. At this point, you will have the chance to gaze at a perfect sea view as well as at the different layers of stone that make the island’s geology bizarre. Your guide will show you the remains of the Minoan civilization that were there 3500+ years ago and trust us, you will never want to leave! On your way back to the stable you will again pass by the village of Megalochori, whereas dedicatory photos will be taken of you and your horse, catching your unforgettable experiences at all the best places you went through.
- Price: €90/person
- Duration: 2 hours
- Difficulty: 2/3
Horse-riding to the beach
With starting point the village of Megalochori, this tour will offer you a ride along the vineyards of the traditional village, to the sequestered Eros Beach where you will feel absolute calmness. You will cross by the vineyards of Megalochori and you will be strolling around the south trails which lead to the beach. During your ride there, you will see small canyons and ravines etched into the volcanic rock and can stare at the unique Santorini landscape. When you finally reach Eros beach, you will ride all along its shore. Throughout the entire ride, dedicatory photos will be taken of you and your horse, catching your unforgettable experiences at all the best places you went through.
- Price: €90/person
- Duration: 2 hours
- Difficulty: 2/3
Safari Tour
As for the professional ones, if you look for a true adventure, don’t look further! Beginning on from the village of Megalochori, enjoy absolute freedom by following the paths of the vineyards to reach the Eros beach! Ride along the ancient trails to the cliffside top, while staring at the mesmerizing views of the caldera and the volcano and enjoy a ride to remember…
- Price: €120/person
- Duration: 2,5 hours.
- Difficulty: 3/3
Notes:
- Young horse lovers below 10 years old, must ride with parental responsibility.
- Remember to wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes. Nothing should restrict you from enjoying it!
- Protect your skin using sun cream.
- Celebrating a special occasion such as honeymoon, birthday, anniversary? Do you wish to make a fascinating wedding proposal to your beloved one? Well, guess what! An exclusive designed romantic horse ride just for you two can make this occasion just perfect!
- Transportation to and from your hotel and the stables provided upon request.
- Don’t forget & repeat! Life is short, ride it with a horse!
Contact us should you wish to book a ride to provide you further info for the horse ride company.