Top Santorini Outdoor Activities

Santorini is one of Greece’s most beautiful islands, packed with stunning landmarks and viewpoints. Skip the hours of research and the hassle of self-driving when you book this half-day tour of the island’s top highlights. From the vibrant Red Beach to the iconic blue domes of Fira, this tour has it all, including a stop for the world-famous sunset in the village of Oia.

Spend the day sailing around beautiful Santorini on a catamaran. Imbibe unlimited amounts of white wine, soft drinks, and water and indulge in a delicious barbecue prepared onboard the catamaran as you sail in the gorgeous blue waters of the sea off the shore of Santorini.

Santorini’s caldera is a gorgeous sight to see from the waters of the Aegean Sea. Skip the crowded shared boat tours and enjoy a private luxury cruise around the island. This cruise gives you an opportunity to see the diverse landscape while relaxing topside. You’ll sail by volcanic islands, hot springs, fishing villages, and beaches while enjoying an open bar and a delicious barbecue.

Get views of Santorini from aboard a catamaran during this boat excursion. Sip unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks while taking in glimpses of the island's beaches and volcanic landscape. Make stops at the White Beach, soak in some local hot springs, go snorkeling, and watch the sun dip below the horizon in Oia. Barbecue meal and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Sail through the caldera coastline, Black Mountain Beach, and White and Red Beaches on this small group cruise. You’ll be keeping costs down by booking this group tour, but you’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy the cruise as you like. Have some drinks, enjoy lunch, do some snorkeling, or just relax along the beautiful coastline.

Santorini’s volcanic beaches and caldera viewpoints are best experienced from the water—but reaching them independently can be difficult. This half-day sailing tour offers a relaxed way to explore the island’s dramatic coastline. Cruise around the Santorini Caldera, stopping near Red Beach and White Beach, and swim in the warm waters around the volcanic islet of Nea Kameni.

Take a closer look at Santorini's famous caldera on this half-day hiking tour from the traditional whitewashed houses of Fira to the cliffs of Oia. With a guide and in a small group, trek past traditional villages, cave houses, and spectacular lookout points, visiting spots that most visitors miss and learning about the island's explosive volcanic history. Includes snacks to keep you energized.

Set sail aboard one of the most luxurious vessels in Santorini, the one-of-a-kind Ipanema 58 catamaran. On this tour, feel like a member of the jet-set as you cruise inside the caldera for a soak in volcanic hot springs, swim and snorkel at the island’s Red and White Beaches, and watch a famous Santorini sunset from the water (if later time selected). Relax on spacious deck lounges and be pampered by an attentive crew, who serve up a delicious Greek barbecue lunch.

If you’re seeking a luxurious way to see Santorini, look no further than this exclusive catamaran cruise—an extra-special way to explore one of Greece’s most picturesque islands. On a luxury sailing yacht, arguably the best mode of transport to explore Santorini, you’ll cruise to the Red Beach and stop at top swim and snorkel spots. Plus, unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a Greek BBQ meal are included.

Explore Santorini the way you wish on this private half- or full-day tour. Traveling by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you can make the most of the custom itinerary and let your guide know what you want to see and do. Perhaps visit highlights such as the village of Oia, the Minoan ruins at Akrotiri, a traditional winery, or simply relax on a black sand beach.

Step aboard our catamaran with Santorini Yachting Cruises, and join us for an incredible sailing adventure! Our day cruise sets sail from the port of Vlychada, sailing through the Aegean Sea with a first glimpse of the striking Red Beach, setting the stage for our first swim stop & snorkelling in crystal-clear waters. As we navigate past the White Beach, the Indian Rocks and the iconic Venetian Lighthouse, our sailing trip unfolds. The highlight of our journey awaits as we enter the amazing Caldera, leading us to a stop at the renowned Hot Springs of the volcano for a rejuvenating swim. We conclude our adventure with a stop at Mesa Pigadia Beach in the island's southern reaches, where you can enjoy a delightful break for swimming and a traditional Greek lunch with drinks on the Catamaran. We then set sail back to Vlychada, offering you the perfect opportunity to capture the breath-taking beauty of the Caldera, concluding your sailing journey with the best views of Santorini.

Experience the enchantment of a Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise, surrounded by the breath-taking views of Santorini! Departing from the charming port of Vlychada, we'll set sail through the picturesque Aegean Sea. Our first swim stop, the renowned Red Beach, offering the chance for a refreshing swim & snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean. We then cruise by iconic landmarks such as the White Beach, Indian Rocks, and the historic Venetian Akrotiri Lighthouse. The highlight of our journey awaits as we enter the incredible volcanic Caldera, where we'll pause for a revitalizing dip at the famed Hot Springs. We'll conclude our voyage with a visit to Mesa Pigadia Beach. Here, you can indulge in swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters before enjoying a delicious onboard buffet Greek dinner & BBQ. As we sail back to Vlychada Port with our Luxury Catamaran, prepare for the most breathtaking sunset in the world. To end the perfect catamaran experience in Santorini.

Sail the sea near Santorini in style aboard your own private catamaran, on this relaxing excursion with 2-way hotel transfers. Spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing amidst this Greek island’s most secluded beaches. You’ll also get to marvel at Santorini’s unique rock formations, swim in undersea hot springs, and enjoy a barbecue meal with wine, beer, and soft drinks. Choose between daytime and sunset cruises.

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.

Admire a perspective of Santorini’s beaches, hot springs, and caldera that many visitors miss on this luxury or group catamaran cruise. Enjoy a stop to bathe in the warm springs of Palea Kameni, and snorkel or sightsee at the island's Red Beach. While aboard, sip local white wine and beer, and enjoy a delicious Greek meal prepared onboard. Finally, admire picture-perfect sunset views before the tour ends (if option selected).

Revel in Santorini’s beauty aboard a traditional 'caique' sailboat on this relaxing 5-hour cruise. Relax on the pretty wooden boat and admire the wonderful scenery as you sail around the caldera past sheer cliffs, islands and beaches. Stop to bathe in hot springs, swim and snorkel at Red Beach, and marvel at the views of shimmering white Fira, Imerovigli and the southern lighthouse, perched high on the clifftops. Enjoy unlimited drinks and a tasty lunch on board, and afterward, choose to visit Oia to experience its famously beautiful sunset views.

See another side of Santorini, including sights that can only be reached by sea, when you join this intimate kayaking adventure in a group no larger than Eight. Equipped with everything from water and dry bags through to sun hat, sunscreen, towels and snorkeling gear, set out from Red Beach along the Akrotiri coast. Highlights include snorkeling sea caves, cliff jumping at White Beach and paddling the Black Mountain lava formations.

Go beyond a typical walking tour and take a hike from Fira to Oia with this half-day private tour. Walk along the caldera cliff and through several traditional villages, learning about the day-to-day life of ancient Greeks from your guide. Plus, make several stops throughout the hike to capture stunning photos of the panoramic views.

Get under the skin of Santorini on a private day trip, and experience its prettiest places and historical must-sees. As your guide chauffeurs you by comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, learn about the island’s history and culture, and explore the Minoan-era ruins at Akrotiri, the old capital of Pyrgos and Red Beach. Enjoy an optional lunch (own expense), check out the mountaintop Prophet Ilias monastery, and visit a winery to taste delicious Santorinian wines. Conclude at the cliffside village of Oia to enjoy its jaw-dropping views over the caldera.

Santorini’s highlights are spread across the island, making it challenging to see them all without arranging your own transportation. Cover more with an organized tour linking archaeological, cultural, and scenic sights, including Akrotiri, a local winery, and Prophet Elias Monastery. Finish in Oia for its celebrated sunset, combining Santorini’s history, wine, villages, and views without planning each stop yourself.

Explore Santorini in style with this private sailing charter. You'll start with a visit to Red Beach for swimming and snorkeling before heading to the picturesque White Beach. Sail past the 19th-century Akrotiri Lighthouse without stopping, then swim and snorkel at the Nea Kameni Hot Springs in the caldera. The trip concludes with more snorkeling and swimming off Thirassia island. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Discover a new perspective on the beaches, bays, and islands around Santorini—and enjoy a more personal sightseeing experience—on this small-group, half-day catamaran cruise. Jump offboard to swim and snorkel at the Red and White Beaches; take a dip in the volcanic hot springs; and tuck into a delicious BBQ lunch on-board. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times hotel pickup and drop-off is also included for your convenience.

Seeing Santorini's countryside beyond the village lanes is hard on foot, and the caldera views are a long walk to reach. Ride out from Megalochori instead, following a guide through the fields and vineyards in a small group of no more than five. Take a trail up to a viewpoint over the caldera before heading back to the stables.

Santorini’s most dramatic beaches and volcanic coves are best reached by boat. This half-day catamaran cruise from Oia lets you explore the island’s coastline from the water, with stops for swimming and snorkeling along the way. Sail past scenic islands and beaches before settling in for a sunset meal—a BBQ dinner onboard, paired with local wine—as the caldera glows at dusk. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.