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Make the most of your limited time on Santorini and take a sightseeing tour of the island’s top attractions. Join a small group and head to Megalochori, a traditional village where you can learn about local life. Then, head to the castle of Pyrgos for scenic views of the island before ending with a walk in the iconic village of Oia.

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.

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.

This tour takes you to places most tourists never see, exploring untouched areas of Santorini, traditional Greek wineries, and a lava cave settlement. You wouldn’t find all of these places if not for this tour. You’ll also keep costs down with this small-group tour, but still have an intimate experience (max 6).

It’s difficult to highlight the thing about this private wine tasting experience. The Greek vino is delicious and you’ll find that all 12 varieties you sample are unique in their notes and flavor profiles. Local cheese and olives, however, hit a different spot on your taste buds, encouraging you to savor as much as you sip. The views are quite possibly the best part of this experience, as all three wineries you visit showcase the island’s beauty.

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.

Santorini's Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos is a unique establishment attached to a winery and set in an underground cave. Experience it without the self-drive stress on this convenient group tour, with pickup and drop-off direct to many Santorini hotels and the cable car station (for cruise port access). You'll explore the museum with an audio guide, and sample three or four different local wines in Volcan Wines' tasting room.

Spend the morning swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing around Santorini on this 5-hour cruise. Along the way, see landmarks such as Indian Head Mountain and the Old Venetian Lighthouse; visit the Red and White Beaches; and take a dip in the Hot Springs. Tour includes hotel pickup and a delicious BBQ lunch on-board.

Explore the beautiful, and hilly, island of Santorini on your own electric bike on this half-day tour. Discover the ancient monuments and beautiful coastline of the southern part of Santorini with ease. Pedal past hidden gems such as the Black Beach in Perivolos and many small, seaside villages. The electric bike does all the hard work for you on the hills and provides for a smooth ride along the caldera.

Get a comprehensive overview of Santorini during this private half-day tour, perfect for first-time and time-pressed travelers. See many of the island's famous landmarks, from Firostefani and Oia to volcanic beaches and hilltop monasteries. Visit a local winery for a tutored tasting. Hotel pickup and round-trip transit are included for a seamless experience.

Explore Santorini while getting fresh Mediterranean air and exercise on this intimate e-bike or e-scooter tour. Avoid the crowds and big buses while gliding along the coast, under windmills, and through old villages. Ride through volcanic vineyards and taste wine at a winery or Greek coffee at a local café. The battery-powered vehicle makes it easy to climb hills and cover plenty of distance without breaking a sweat.

If you’ve only got limited time in Santorini, it’s important to make the most of your stay. See the spectacular Greek island your way on a private shore excursion that allows you to customize your itinerary according to personal preferences. Port pickup and drop-off means you’ll begin your tour as soon as you step off the boat, and a private guide guarantees that you’ll receive undivided attention and have ample time to ask questions.

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.

Discover the flavors of Santorini with a half-day gastronomy experience. Get picked up at your hotel for a small-group tour that includes a cooking class and a visit to a local winery. Learn how to cook traditional Greek dishes during a hands-on class, and sample everything you prepare. Enjoy a guided tasting at a local winery and learn about how wine is made in Santorini.

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.

Be my guest! My home is yours to share the love for cooking and good wine! I'm sharing with you, the same food my family eats! How often, do you have the chance to be welcomed to a real Greek home, and live for a few hours like a Greek? And with fresh vegetables from the garden? And with tasting wines from different Santorini wineries in one place? You will live the ultimate genuine experience, where we will all gather around the table and together we will prepare real Greek food! Ready to get your hands "dirty"? Let's put some music on, roll our sleeves up, and start with a "Yamas!" and an "Opa"! Easy authentic Greek recipes that you can repeat at home with no previous experience required!

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.

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.

Explore beautiful Santorini your way on this private tour lasting 3 to 7 hours. After a convenient hotel, airport, or cable car pickup, craft an itinerary that suits your interests, and travel in comfort aboard your own luxury minibus. Choose to see popular attractions like the picturesque village of Oia, the Blue Dome Church, and Megalochori, or visit vibrant beaches and wineries (additional expense).

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.

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.

One of the best ways to explore Santorini is by all-terrain vehicle (ATV), which allows you to navigate the island’s rugged terrains as well as its roads. Join a small group and zip around the island to discover several points of interest including the black sand beach of Perissa, the Emporio windmills, and a few local villages.

See Santorini’s clifftop villages all aglow on the island’s only guided night hike. After watching a panoramic sunset from the Three Bells of Fira, hike the famous Fira–Oia trail by torchlight, enjoying this popular and scenic path without any of the daytime crowds. Reward your efforts with traditional Greek dishes and wine tasting at a tavern when you reach Fira.

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.