Top Santorini Shore Excursions - page 34

Santorini has always been a dream of mine and it didn't disappoint. Georgina, our tour guide made it even better. She was so knowledgeable and friendly. She interacted with everyone. Always offering to take pictures for people. Your tour was worth every cent.

This was a great way to see Santorini and the small group size was perfect. Our guide lives locally (we passed his house during the tour), and he was very knowledgeable. In 6 hours, you’ll see the attractions and learn the history of the island. Lunch along the shore of Black Beach was delicious! The van was comfortable as well.

Our cruise had Santorini on the itinerary and I had heard about the crowds on the island and using the cable car (not free) which had terribly long queues and waits to access some of the best points of interest. If not that, there would be the option of walking up a long winding hill alongside those who chose to ride on donkeys. Well, none of these options suited our group, so we felt very fortunate to find the option to go by boat and coach bus to see the best sites on Santorini. We were so incredibly fortunate to have Alex as our guide. He was a fun, charismatic, knowledgeable gentleman and we were thoroughly entertained - by the end of the trip, we felt like he was a friend. Everything was perfect!

We enjoyed an exceptional and picturesque tour of Santorini, and our driver and guide Angelo significantly enhanced our experience by collecting us from the airport. The tour comprehensively covered the entirety of the island, with Angelo leading us to all prominent attractions and optimal photography locations. This included a guided walking tour of Oia, which is accessible on foot or by donkey, and he introduced us to an excellent gelato establishment. Angelo provided clear explanations throughout the journey, and the walking tour at the Akrotiri Archaeological Site was particularly noteworthy. The tour was characterized by numerous highlights, all experienced without undue haste, and concluded with a mid-afternoon meal at the stunning Perivolos Beach, at Angelo's recommended restaurant, Forty one 41, situated on the beach's edge. While the tour's quality is contingent upon individual participation, a skilled & engaging tour guide such as Angelo undoubtedly renders it unforgettable, and we extend our gratitude to him for creating lifelong memories.

We had an amazing 4 hours touring the Southern part of Santorini. Argyris was an excellent tour guide and wonderful driver. He took us to all the spots we wanted to visit and explained the history of each area. We never felt rushed, it was a wonderful experience.

Loved this tour. There were 8 in our group and Victor, a personable (and adorable) young man showed us the best of Santorini. Lots of walking but he was patient, kind and honest. We took this tour to bypass the long lines at the cable car. Unfortunately, the weather took a bad turn and we weren’t able to avoid the cable car for return trip. The company quickly provided money for the cable car ride back. Even though it didn’t turn out as expected, I have to give Victor and his company credit for handling it professionally. Our driver was also amazing at handling a large bus around hairpin turns. Thank you for a great day. Exhausting but awesome day.

Our ship arrived and we took the tender 10 minutes to shore to the little port. Was easy to find our guide. Be sure to arrive on time as a boat picks the guests up and takes us to another port. The beauty of this excursion is that you do not need to take the cable car. The line for the cable car was insane. AND we only had two cruise ships in port that day. Heard the day before was 6 ships! The boat ride to the other port is only 10 minutes. Then get on a shuttle bus with 16 people. The guide was very knowledgable. Stopped along the way for amazing photo opps. Then went to Oia, the most amazing of all Greek towns on the hillside with the most wonderful panoramic views. This is where all the buildings are white and the church domes are blue. When you think of Greece, you think of Oia. Once in the town square, we were given free time to walk around, take photos, grab a baklava. This too is a very crowded area. Then back on the shuttle and drove to a traditional Greek village with a guided walking tour. Then back on the shuttle to go to the black beach. This is where we had free time for lunch. There are several wonderful restaurants ON the beach to choose from. Back on the shuttle to go to the port to get on the boat to go to the other port and then to the tender to get back on the ship. Wonderful day. Great guide!

Nice 3hr trip on a lovely old fashioned type of vessel. The guide on the trip was very knowledgeable about the volcano and guided us up to the top. There was also a stop for us to try the hot springs and the crew were very mindful of who should swim in the sea.