Top Santorini Tours by Duration - page 3

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.

If you thought photos of Santorini were stunning, just wait until you see the breathtaking views from the island’s highest points. This walking tour takes you on a hike around Santorini’s caldera in search of the best lookout vistas. Explore the top path where you’ll see how 3,000 years have altered this landscape. As you find viewpoints, you’ll see some of the island’s quaint white towns basking in the sunlight.

Take a private catamaran from Ammoudi Bay to Santorini's hot spots. This flexible tour sails across the caldera with dazzling views of cliffs and beaches. The shortest cruise includes appetizers, a welcome drink, and an open bar featuring Santorini wine, Greek beer, Ouzo, and soft drinks: longer cruises add a barbecue main course. Choose the duration that works for your group—and pick between sunshine and sunset options.

Watch one of Santorini’s famous sunsets from aboard a sightseeing boat with this cruise expedition. You’ll visit the caldera and its hot springs before sailing on to the island of Thirasia, where you’ll have some free time to explore. You’ll then hop back on board to dine on an included meal as you sail back to Santorini.

Santorini is famous for its beautiful sunsets and picturesque villages. Discover the best that this island has to offer on a half-day excursion around the island. Visit important landmarks including the Prophet Elias Monastery, the Pyrgos and Megalochori villages, and the lighthouse. Your tour culminates with a visit to a traditional vineyard where you can sample local wines paired with snacks.

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.

Experience the Aegean in style on this sailing trip from Santorini aboard a luxury catamaran. Start by heading out to the volcanic area just off of Oia, with plenty of time to soak in the hot springs before moving on past the Venetian Lighthouse. Then stop at the White Beach to swim while the crew prepares a sumptuous barbecue of meats, seafood, salads, and local white wine. Set sail for Red Beach, where wrap up your experience with more swimming and cocktails.  The sunset sail follows the same itinerary in reverse.

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.

Santorini is famous for its whitewashed houses and beautiful sunset, but the island is also home to a number of historical landmarks. Embark on a bus tour of the Greek island and see traditional villages, the Akrotiri excavations, and a notable monastery. You also stop at the Red Beach and the black-sand Perissa Beach.

Visit three of Santorini's top wineries in one excursion—and enjoy a delicious introduction to the island's ancient winemaking traditions—on this small-group, half-day tasting tour. Led by a local wine expert, taste up to 12 different wines across all three wineries, including whites, dessert wines, and more. As you go, enjoy a meze platter featuring cheese, charcuterie, and other local bites—and even admire the sunset (if evening option selected).

This equestrian journey starts at the stables, 15 minutes prior to the departure. Get to know your horse and fellow riders, as well as your expert guide, and then set out on an enchanting horseback ride along Santorini's majestic Caldera Beach. Sauntering along the dramatic backdrop of Caldera's towering cliffs before setting off on an odyssey through the volcanic terrains that define this breathtaking island. After that you'll head to the equally stunning Eros Beach, a gem of the southern coastline. Feel the allure of the black sands of Eros Beach as you and your steed meander along the shoreline, with waves gently breaking against the shore. Admire the Aegean as you and your horse traverse volcanic vistas and coastal splendors, all under the guidance of a skilled leader. This activity culminates back at the starting point, leaving you full of memories of the wild beauty of Santorini.

Experience Santorini like a native on this private island tour with a local driver/guide and maximize your time with a custom-made itinerary and a choice of tour lengths. Perhaps experience island life with a visit to villages such as Oia, Imerovigli, and Firostefani, admire the views from Profitis Ilias, explore the Akrotiri archaeological site, or sample local Vinsanto wines. All entrance and activity fees are at your own expense.

While Santorini isn’t a large island, it is big enough that you need a cart to see the highlights. This tour takes the hassle out of transportation by leaving the driving your guide so that you can focus on taking in the scenery. In just half a day, see scenic villages such as Firostefani, Oia, check out the colorful sands at Red Beach, see the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, and more.

Save time endlessly scrolling through Instagram shots and instead, get a shortcut to finding Santorini’s most Instagram-worthy places on this private half-day tour. First, set off to Oia village, followed by the famous blue dome church in Firostefani. The tour also visits Megalochori village, Akrotiri lighthouse, Prophet Elias Monastery, and the beautiful Red Beach.

Cruise stops in Santorini can feel rushed, especially when popular villages get crowded. This shore excursion is designed for cruise passengers, helping you make the most of your limited time in port. Visit scenic villages including Oia, Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Finikia while taking in sweeping caldera views. Along the way, your local guide shares insight into the island’s history and culture, turning a short stop into a memorable Santorini experience.

Explore Santorini in style and comfort, from aboard your own private motor yacht. You'll stop at colorful beaches, including the famous Red Beach, spend time on the island of Theresia, and get time to swim in the hot springs just off the shores of the Santorini Volcano. Best of all, meals, drinks, snorkeling equipment, and even towels will be provided so that you won't have to carry any extra gear on board.

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.

Take in the highlights of Santorini’s southern shore on this half-day tour from Fira. Visit the Monastery of Prophet Elias and the traditional village of Megalochori; stroll the black sand beach of Perivolos; and explore the Minoan archaeological site of Akrotiri.

Learn how to prepare traditional Greek dishes, and enjoy a convivial, homey setting in a traditional cave house—this unique Santorini cooking class offers a delicious immersion into local culinary traditions. Make your own way to the facilities, and enjoy appetizers and wine upon arrival. With your guide’s hands-on instructions, learn how to prepare several Greek dishes. At the end of class, enjoy your meal on the lovely terrace, with wine, desserts, and Greek coffee to go with.

Santorini is home to some truly unique wines, not only because of its volcanic soil and dry climate, but because the island's vineyards never suffered the phylloxera blight that transformed European wine making. Stroll vineyards, visit a wine museum, and discover these unique varietals over three tutored tastings at different wineries, with nibbles and cheese. This is a private tour, just for your group, direct from your hotel.

When you only have limited time after arriving at a new destination on a cruise journey, it can be tricky to know how best to explore. On this private half-day tour designed especially for cruise travelers, get picked up at the port by your driver-guide, who will escort you around the island to some of the most popular sights, including the village of Oia’s blue-domed roofs.

Visit top sights along Santorini’s rocky coastline as well as two neighboring islands during this full-day sailing excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the Santorini volcano, take a soak in the sulfur-rich hot springs of Palea Kameni, swim near the island of Thirassia, and watch the sunset just under the stunning village of Oia over dinner and wine.

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.

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.