Santorini: Wrangler Jeep Convoy Tour with Sunset & Greek Dinner

Summary

Santorini jeep convoy adventure with secret beaches sunset and dinner

You’ll drive your own Wrangler Jeep across Santorini’s hidden roads, pass Pyrgos village for those wide island views, relax or swim at Eros Beach, and end with a traditional Greek dinner in Megalochori—all with a local guide leading the way. Expect laughter, a bit of dust on your shoes, and maybe a new story or two to bring home.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t stall it, don’t stall it—” That’s what I kept mumbling as we pulled out behind our guide’s Jeep, sun still high but already softening over Santorini. The clutch was stiffer than my old car back home. Our guide, Yannis, just grinned and waved us on, radio crackling in the cupholder. It smelled like dust and thyme as we bounced off the main road onto these rocky tracks I’d never have found alone. Someone in another Jeep started playing bouzouki music through Bluetooth—honestly, perfect mood for winding past Pyrgos with its white houses stacked up like sugar cubes.

I didn’t expect the air to taste so salty by the time we stopped above Eros Beach. You could hear laughter from the bar below and this low hum of cicadas that just never quit. Yannis pointed out where volcanic cliffs drop straight into blue water—he called it “the wild side.” We had half an hour to swim or just sit with our toes in the sand. I tried both; sand here is rougher than you’d think, almost black between your fingers. There was a couple from Athens who shared some watermelon with us—cold and sweet, tasted like actual summer.

Driving again felt easier after that (maybe because nobody stalled this time). We passed Megalochori’s quiet lanes—someone’s grandma sweeping her stoop—and then parked for dinner as the sky turned gold-pink. The taverna wasn’t fancy but smelled of grilled eggplant and oregano. We all squeezed around two tables, swapping stories about missed turns and favorite beaches. Yannis poured us lemonade (no wine on this one) and told us how his grandfather used to fish near Akrotiri before tourists came. I still think about that view back toward Pyrgos while we ate—the way the light made everything look softer than real life.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Wrangler Jeep tour and sunset dinner

• Pickup by professional driver
• Drive to excursion starting point
• Join Wrangler Jeep convoy
• Drive sandy and rocky hidden paths
• Pass by Pyrgos village
• Stop to admire south Santorini view
• Take photo at unique beach
• Relax or swim at Eros beach
• Pass by oldest village of Santorini
• Pass by Akrotiri Lighthouse area
• Short walking tour in Megalochori village
• Enjoy traditional Greek light dinner

Top questions

Do I need to know how to drive manual for this Santorini Jeep tour?

Most Jeeps are manual; there is one automatic available if you request it in advance.

Is hotel pickup included in the Wrangler Jeep convoy tour?

Yes, roundtrip transfer from your hotel is included.

Can I join if I don't want to drive?

Yes, you can ride in the lead vehicle if space is available—just ask when booking.

How long do we spend at Eros Beach during the day trip?

You get about 30 minutes at Eros Beach for relaxing or swimming.

Is dinner included on this Santorini afternoon tour?

Yes, a traditional Greek light dinner is included at Megalochori village.

What villages do we see on this Jeep tour?

You’ll pass Pyrgos, Megalochori, and drive near Akrotiri lighthouse area.

Are drinks included with dinner?

A soft drink (non-alcoholic) is included with your meal.

Is English required for this tour?

Basic English is needed for safety and communication during the tour.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere on Santorini, driving your own topless Wrangler Jeep (manual or automatic by request), fuel and insurance, VHF radio connection between vehicles so you can chat or ask questions along the way, Bluetooth music setup in each car, an experienced English-speaking local guide leading from the front vehicle, 30 minutes at Eros Beach for swimming or relaxing at Theros bar, a short walking tour through Megalochori village plus a traditional Greek light dinner there with a soft drink before heading back home together.