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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.

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.

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.

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.

Santorini’s top attractions are scattered high and low across the island. Discover them without the expense of car hire and the strain of finding parking on this convenient tour by minibus, with a driver-guide to explain exactly what you’re seeing. Soak up views across the island from its highest point, see charming villages, ancient lighthouses, colored beaches, and blue-domed churches, and wrap up with Santorini’s star sunset: Oia.

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.

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.

Simplify your time in Santorini and avoid the hassle of self-driving by taking a private, customizable day tour. Your guide is a local so can show and tell you things that you might otherwise miss. Visit the lighthouse, the monastery, the castle, lookout points, and many other beautiful spots. Learn more about Santorini while having fun.

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 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.

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.

Live the dream and reach parts of Santorini that only boats can access when you book this stylish catamaran cruise, available as daytime or sunset options. Bathe in the healing waters of Santorini Hot Springs; snorkel in the crystal sea off Thirasia island; and savor a hearty meal with seafood, Greek signatures, a glass of Prosecco and an open bar. Your comprehensive package includes guide and hotel transfers.

See the sights of Santorini without the hassle of self-driving when you take part in this group tour. Get around in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle as you travel around the island’s highlights, including beaches, picturesque towns, and lookout points for lovely views of the Aegean Sea. Get an overview of Santorini's highlights even if you're short on time on this efficient tour.

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.

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.

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.

Take a cruise out to the caldera of Santorini aboard a catamaran and spend some time checking out the island's colorful beaches with this tour. You'll have time to swim at Red Beach and soak in the hot springs at the caldera of Santorini, with time left over for swimming and an included lunch or dinner at Mesa Pigadia Beach.

Explore the ancient ruins of Akrotiri with an expert archaeologist and immerse yourself in the history and daily life of this advanced prehistoric city. Walk through its preserved streets and learn how a volcanic eruption buried the town, inspiring the myth of Atlantis, and discover the secrets of this lost civilization.

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.

Visit Santorini on your own terms with a private guide on this fully customizable tour. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to beaches, villages, and scenic viewpoints. Your guide helps create an itinerary suited to your interests, or you can design your own. Note that alcoholic beverages and entrance fees are not included.

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.

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.

Avoid the long lines, crowded donkeys, and cable car confusion. Begin your Santorini experience with a convenient boat transfer directly from your cruise port — no waiting, no stairs, just a smooth start to the day. Enjoy a relaxed small-group tour to highlights like Oia, the black sand beach, and the charming village of Megalochori. Created especially for cruise passengers, this tour guarantees an on-time return and a comfortable pace, even during busy season. Travel by air-conditioned minibus with a knowledgeable local guide who brings Santorini’s history and beauty to life. Take in panoramic views, explore picturesque villages, and enjoy free time at each stop. The itinerary is carefully planned around cruise schedules, with a seamless boat transfer back to port. A smart, stress-free way to see Santorini in one day.