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Create your own Santorini itinerary on a fully customizable private tour designed around the places you want to see. Choose your preferred villages, beaches, viewpoints, and island attractions while exploring at your own pace away from larger tour groups. Travel between stops in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, bottled water, and hotel transfers included.

Discover Santorini’s most picturesque landscapes in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan when you book this private sightseeing tour. Delve into Santorini's history, from cave houses to caldera cliffs, and explore highlights like Firostefani, the iconic village of Oia, and the Monastery of Prophet Elijah. Discover the local culture and traditions at Megalochori village and unwind at the vibrant Red and Perivolos beaches.

Strict tour itineraries can mean missing the sights you want to see. On this private, flexible-duration guided tour, meet your local driver-guide at your Santorini hotel, airport, or cruise port cable car exit, and explore the island. Visit famous landmarks, hidden gems, or enjoy the island like a local—this tour is completely customizable.

Spend an afternoon wine tasting with this small-group, chauffeured tour to three of Santorini's best wineries. Visit Arvanitis Traditional Canava, Artemis Karamolegos, and Estate Argyros in Episkopi Gonias, to sample delicious local wines without having to worry about driving back to your hotel afterwards. Wrap your tour up with the chance to watch the sun set over the sea.

Designed for cruise passengers, this tour lets you explore Santorini without wasting time in long lines. Instead of waiting in the heat for the cable car, step onto our boat from your cruise ship’s tender and enjoy a scenic ride across the Aegean Sea with stunning views of the Caldera. Upon arrival, an air-conditioned bus will take you on a journey across the island. Your first stop is Finikia, where you can admire the blue-domed church and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Next, visit Oia, Santorini’s most famous village, known for its whitewashed houses, boutique shops, and breathtaking caldera views. You’ll also visit Perivolos Black Beach, where you can relax by the water or enjoy a drink on the beach. At the end of your tour, skip the cable car lines once again as our boat takes you back to your cruise ship’s tender for a smooth and stress-free return.

Experience a calm and romantic trip to the amazing sites of Santorini on a charming wooden sailing boat! The peaceful atmosphere and gentle rocking of the boat provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable getaway, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty and tranquility of this iconic sunset and volcanic landscape.

Taste the many flavors of wine in Santorini with a half-day, small-group wine tour. Get picked up at your hotel and set out on an excursion to visit three different wineries and learn about how the island’s volcanic soil impacts the wines. Walk through the vineyards and taste 10 wines during the day, alongside local cheese and snacks.

Discover a side of Santorini that few other visitors get to experience—and make exploring beyond the mainland easy—on this half-day tour. Look forward to visiting Santorini's unique volcanic landscapes, and head to two islets accessible only by boat. Sail to Nea Kameni to hike up to the crater of the active volcano (entry tickets own expense), and to Palea Kameni, where you can soak in natural hot springs.

Santorini has so much to see that it can be tough to know how to fit it all in on a short cruise ship shore excursion. Avoid the stress, crowds, and cable car chaos on this group tour designed for cruise passengers. Get picked up by a boat directly from port and ferried to the island shore, ready to explore postcard-perfect Oia, the famous blue-dome viewpoint, the peaceful village of Megalochori, and the black-sand beach of Perivolos.

Even if you only have a short time on Santorini, make the most of it on this private, fully customizable half-day tour with your personal driver-guide. Set your own pace to explore the sights that interest you most, from small villages to panoramic viewpoints, and avoid the hassle of planning logistics.

Discover a new side of Santorini—and follow your guide off the tourist trail and straight to the culinary highlights—on this small-group, half-day food tour. Don't worry about trying to discover the best food destinations on the island on your own: With your guide's expertise, you'll get to know the spots that locals love, all while marveling at panoramic views and enjoying treats like Greek coffee, delicious pie, olive oil, souvlaki, loukoumades, and more.

Make the most out of your time in Santorini aboard this tranquil catamaran tour. Enjoy the splendid views from the boat as it sails around Santorini, and discover a side of the island many other visitors miss. Swim and snorkel in the blue sea and indulge in a delicious barbecue dinner prepared onboard, complemented with local drinks. You see the best of the island in one relaxing getaway.

Experience off-road freedom on a small-group ATV tour far from the tourist crowds. Led by expert guides with 10+ years of experience. Start at the black sand beach of Perissa and follow back roads to amazing sights such as the Venetian Castle, a wine cellar, the Windmills of Emporio, and more. See the island’s highlights while enjoying an active adventure.

Santorini's quieter beaches and coastal spots are tucked below the cliffs, out of reach on foot or by road. Paddle to them by kayak instead, following a guide along the rugged coastline to coves you can't easily get to otherwise. Pull in at quiet beaches to swim and snorkel, or just take in the views from the water, then break for lunch at a traditional taverna.

This private, flexible sightseeing tour covers Santorini’s most spectacular sights with a guide. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi between the locations of your choice and at your own pace. Choose to explore iconic villages such as postcard-perfect Oia, volcanic beaches and scenery, panoramic viewpoints, and more. This tour is well-suited to couples, families, friends, and multi-generational groups.

Get ready for an incredible Santorini Sunset Catamaran Cruise! Our adventure kicks off from the charming port of Vlychada , where we'll sail through the Aegean Sea. Along the way, we'll feast our eyes on famous spots like the Red Beach, White Beach, Indian Rocks, and the historic Venetian Akrotiri Lighthouse. Red Beach, or Mesa Pigadia Beach, is our first swim stop, where you can dive into the crystal-clear waters for a swim and snorkelling fun. Then, get ready for the highlight of the trip as we enter the breath-taking Caldera. We'll pause at the famous Hot Springs for a rejuvenating sulfur-rich water swim, followed by a visit to the nearby island of Theresia for more exploration and relaxation. Here you will treat your taste buds to a delicious Greek meal & Drinks while soaking up the panoramic views. As we sail back to Vlychada, unwind and soak in the magic of the most beautiful sunset, completing your Sunset Cruise with a serene and unforgettable experience in the Aegean sea.

Parking in Santorini is beyond challenging. Skip the self-drive stress while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of independent travel when you book this 100-percent private, fully customizable sightseeing adventure. Simply choose the tour duration and departure time that suits your schedule then design your own itinerary—or work with your local driver-guide to tailor a route to your interests, be that villages, beaches, or volcanic views.

There's so much to see in Santorini, but getting into the heart of the island can prove tricky. Save precious vacation time with this shore excursion, skipping long cable car lines with pickup directly from the port. Relax onboard a private, air-conditioned minibus as you head out to explore island highlights such as the villages of Oia and Fira, Perivolos Beach, and more. Timed to suit your ship's schedule, you're back onboard in plenty of time for depature, having thoroughly immersed yourself in Santorini's most charming spots.

See the best that Santorini has to offer on this exciting sightseeing tour around the island’s main highlights. With your guide and a small group, take in the famous views in Oia, see the iconic blue-domed church in Firostefani, and visit the Monastery of Prophet Elias and Pyrgos village. You also have time to relax on the beach and sample volcanic wines at a local vineyard.

Santorini is no place to self-drive. Enjoy the sights without the stress on this to-the-point half-day tour, direct from your Santorini hotel. See cliff-top Oia and Megalochori villages, medieval Pyrgos, and sandy beaches, all without having to do any of the driving yourself.

Explore the hidden gems of Santorini and cruise through the caldera, a must-do for any visit to the island. This morning or sunset cruise is operated by catamaran, offering a faster and more stable ride. Spend your time sipping on local wines and beer, indulge in a seafood and barbecue dinner, swim and snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and take a dip in the hot springs. The afternoon cruise ends with a famous Santorini sunset.

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.

Cruise around Santorini on this half-day catamaran tour departing from Vlihada Marina. Observe famed sights such as the Venetian Lighthouse, the Indian Rocks, the Red Beach, and the White Beach as you glide atop clear blue water. Enjoy a swimming and snorkeling excursion, then take in panoramic views of Thirasia Island and, if you've chosen an evening tour, sail past Oia during sunset—a must-do for any Santorini trip.

Sip on Santorini wine and nibble on local bites during this small-group, half-day tour of the island and three of its wine estates. As you explore, learn about Santorini’s unique vine management techniques, discover local varieties such as assyrtiko, and taste at least 12 wines. Your tour includes a stop at a cliff-top winery, which offers spectacular views of the Aegean by day—and sunset if you’ve booked the sunset option.