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Whether you have limited time to explore Santorini or you’ve just arrived and want to get to know the island better, this full-day, small-group tour is a great way to discover some Santorini highlights without worrying about the time or the crowds. Drive around the island with your guide, stopping at beaches, villages, and lookouts along the way. End the day with a visit to the coastal village of Oia to watch the sunset over the village’s iconic blue-domed houses.

With experience of over 10 years in sightseeing excursions on the unique island of Santorini, we will make sure that you experience all the beauty, see all the important sights but also discover all the hidden treasures. As our tours can be arranged according to individual wishes, we provide half day or full day tours or as many hours tours are required to meet your needs.

Planning a route around Santorini’s highlights can be tricky when sights are scattered across the island. This guided tour from Fira connects the must-see stops in just one day. Explore the ancient ruins of Akrotiri Archaeological Site, enjoy a tasting at a local winery, and take in sweeping island views from Prophet Elias Monastery. The day ends in Oia, where you can watch the sun set and soak up the view.

Experience Santorini’s most iconic villages on a scenic tour timed to capture the island’s magical golden hour and unforgettable sunset. Travel in comfort with a local guide, enjoy leisurely exploration, and take in spectacular caldera views as the changing light transforms the island’s whitewashed villages and dramatic cliffs. Discover Pyrgos, a hilltop village filled with winding alleys and medieval castle ruins; Oia, famous for its blue-domed churches and postcard-perfect streets; Imerovigli, known as the “balcony to the Aegean”; and peaceful Firostefani, where breathtaking panoramic views await. Enjoy a memorable clifftop walk and watch Santorini glow in the warm colors of sunset—an experience that captures the true beauty and romance of the island. Ideal for travelers who want to make the most of their time in Santorini, this tour combines must-see highlights, authentic local insight, and one of the island’s most spectacular sunsets into a single rewarding experience.

With this full-day tour, you won’t need a crystal ball (or a guidebook) to find Santorini’s historical and cultural highlights. Skip the crowded tour buses and strangers getting in your postcard-perfect photos and explore the island in style aboard an air-conditioned minivan. Visit remarkable Venetian castles in Emporio and Akrotiri, marvel at the ocean views from Firostefani, and much more.

Explore the best of Santorini in one day with this cultural tour, perfect for cruise passengers and short-stay visitors. Start with a guided visit to Akrotiri, the ancient city buried by a volcanic eruption over 3,500 years ago, and learn about its advanced Minoan civilization. Continue to the traditional village of Megalochori, where you'll stroll through quiet alleys, see cave houses, and enjoy the charm of old Santorini. Visit the Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum, located in a natural cave, and taste 3–4 local volcanic wines after learning about 400 years of winemaking history. Stop at the Three Bells of Firostefani for iconic photos of the blue dome and caldera. End the day with free time in Oia, Santorini’s most famous village, where you can shop, explore, or relax with stunning views. This tour combines history, tradition, and scenery — a complete Santorini experience.

Prophet Elias is the first stop of the tour. You can visit the magnificent monastery and enjoy the view.Next destination is Pyrgos, one of the most impressive villages of Santorini.The tour continues with Akrotiri excavations, one of the main archaeological attractions of the island,In prehistory, it was a well connected Minoan port town with a thriving economy. However, even today, excavations continue to reveal artifacts and treasures from this unique prehistoric settlement.After this unique visit at the museums of Akrotiri you have a 40 minute break to see the Red beach and admire Akrotiri village. Your next destination is Fira the capital of the island Fira is a city of whitewashed houses built on the edge of the 400 metres,you have time to take pictures,to taste the traditional Santorinian cuisine and walk around the famous town.Last location is Oia where you will find the most famous and beautiful sunset in the world.

Discover Santorini’s highlights on a small-group tour with wine tasting options. Choose a classic half-day route or extend to a full-day adventure. Wander through Oia, admire panoramic views from Prophet Elias Monastery, and explore the historic village of Pyrgos. Upgrade your experience with wine tasting or Akrotiri’s ancient ruins. With seamless transport and a knowledgeable local guide, every stop feels personal and unforgettable.

Experience Santorini’s nature and history on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore Akrotiri (April-November), a well-preserved Bronze Age settlement buried in ash nearly 3,600 years ago in a volcanic eruption (admission fee not included). Then head to the cliffside village of Oia and admire a magnificent sunset—along with the famous Blue Dome Church, Prophet Elias Monastery, plus a wine museum for wine tastings.

Take a break from the beach with this cruise around Santorini's volcanic islands. Sailing from spot to spot on a traditional Greek caïque boat, explore the volcano at Nea Kameni (entrance at own expense); relax in the sulfur hot springs off Palea Kameni; and enjoy free time to explore Thirasia. After your cruise, transfer to the village Oia to watch an Aegean sunset from Santorini’s cliff edge.

Discover the ancient city that was covered in volcanic ash. See the site which is so well-preserved that it is often referred to as the “Pompeii of the Aegean”. By the end of our tour, you’ll have seen the best of Santorini, learned about its history, and be guaranteed to leave you in awe!

Book this private tour that takes you back in time while exploring Akrotiri, and hear the myth of Atlantis from your personal guide. Your tour includes tickets to the Akrotiri Excavations, Prehistoric Museum of Fira, and the Lost Atlantis 9D Experience Museum, so you won’t need to pay anything on the spot.

Uncover the hidden soul of Santorini through a journey that blends history, nature, and authentic village life. From the ancient ruins of Akrotiri to the crimson cliffs of the Red Beach and the medieval charm of Emporio, this tour offers unforgettable moments and stunning photo opportunities. Perfect for travelers seeking a deeper connection with the island’s essence—don’t miss the chance to explore Santorini beyond the postcards.

This tour will take you through the highlights of Santorini, giving you a brief overview of each attraction. A total of over 109 points have been added to the Santorini map. Just drive or walk through the streets and as soon as you reach a point of interest, the audio guide will start giving you an overview. With the self-guided audio tour in our app, you can start the tour at any time, start from a place that suits you, and choose your own pace.

Embark on a thrilling journey through Santorini, solving mysteries and uncovering ancient secrets, before indulging in a rewarding culinary experience that captures the island’s rich flavors. Step Into the World of Legends Embark on a thrilling journey through Santorini, where ancient secrets and hidden clues await. Navigate through historic sites, uncover lost treasures, and piece together the island’s fascinating past. Solve the Mystery Test your observation skills, teamwork, and quick thinking as you decipher riddles and unlock the island’s best-kept secrets. From early Christian churches to breathtaking landscapes, every step brings a new revelation.A Reward Worth the Quest After an exhilarating adventure, indulge in a culinary experience that captures the essence of Santorini’s rich flavors—because every great discovery deserves a delicious ending.

See and do exactly what you want on a private, customizable three-hour tour of Santorini. You can visit ancient archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, wineries that produce the island’s own specialty wine, and viewpoints from which to admire the island’s famous scenery. This is an ideal tour if you’re short on time in Santorini as you can fit a lot into three hours.

With experience of over 10 years in sightseeing excursions on the unique island of Santorini, we will make sure that you experience all the beauty, see all the important sights but also discover all the hidden treasures. As our tours can be arranged according to individual wishes, we provide half day or full day tours or as many hours tours are required to meet your needs.

Hit three of Santorini's prettiest villages, a couple of beaches, and the Akrotiri archaeological excavations all in under a day on this action-packed private tour that includes a local lunch with wine pairings. You'll explore Akrotiri independently at your own expense, see the castle village of Pyrgos, 17th-century Megalochori, and cliff-top Oia, and learn all about Vinsanto wine.

Santorini’s highlights are spread across the island, and navigating them during a short port stop can be challenging. This private shore excursion makes it easy to reach the island’s most scenic viewpoints in just six hours. Visit the Three Bells of Fira, take in caldera views in Oia, and stop at striking coastal spots such as Red Beach and Agios Georgios Beach.

4-hour small-group tour of Akrotiri and wine museum with a professional guide Explore the excavations of Akrotiri, a Minoan city that lay buried for centuries after a volcanic eruption Hear of Akrotiri's links to Plato's Atlantis, an ancient city that was said to have disappeared after the Greek gods were angered Visit Wine Museum , being 8 metres below ground. It is shaped like a labyrinth and stretches for 300 metres, presenting the history of wine and the daily life of the Santorini’s vine dresser since 1660. Visitors are toured around the facilities while seeing depictions of wine’s history. In the end, visitors have a chance to try four of the best wines of the modern winery, in a specially designed tasting space.

Whether you only have a short time to explore the island or you're staying on the beach side of Santorini, hit the island's three most photogenic villages in less than half a day on this private tour with transfers. First, capture signature volcano views from Firostefani and Imerovigli, with views across to Oia. Then explore Oia with its white churches, blue domes, historic windmills, and charismatic alleys.

Explore the ancient city of Akrotiri on a custom tour with a personal guide. After convenient hotel, airport or cruise port pickup, travel by private vehicle to Akrotiri, a Bronze Age settlement buried in ash nearly 4,000 years ago in a volcanic eruption. Get an intimate view of ancient Greek life as you stroll past well-preserved frescoes, building complexes, and remarkably advanced infrastructure systems.

This tour combines culture, history, stunning views, unique landmarks, aromas awakening all of your senses and all that while touring on the shore around the active crater of a volcano on an island of explosive beauty- literally speaking. We will visit 2 of the most popular sites on the island, the excavations of Akrotiri and the Red Beach, followed by a drive to the highest point of the island and a visit to a beautiful traditional settlement. Santorinian wines come from ancient vine varieties indegenous to Santorini. The unique volcanic earth and clima of Santorini enhances the taste and aroma of its wines, with unique characteristics making it an exclusive experience for the traveler.

Start your experience and make your first stop at the fascinating archeological site of Akrotiri, an ancient Minoan . A Bronze Age settlement that was destroyed and buried by a large volcanic eruption about 3,600 years ago. Many speculate that this dilapidated site is home to the ruins of Atlantis, a mythical city described by the Greeks. (optional choice for professional guide) The long history of Santorini in wine requires a visit - to one of its traditional wineries including wine tasting.After the visit to the winery we go to admire the Blue Domes of Firostefani. In the last part of the tour we go to Oia, one of the most famous areas of the island to spend some free time walking in the narrow streets and admiring the incomparable view or the amazing sunset.