Top Cyclades Islands Day Trips

The strict itineraries of many tours mean you can end up missing sights you want to visit. On this private, flexible-duration tour, your local driver-guide will whisk you around Santorini with hotel and cruise ship pickup, taking care of navigation while you soak up the scenery. Visit famous landmarks, hidden gems, or enjoy the island like a local—this tour is completely customizable.

Spend the day sailing around beautiful Santorini on a catamaran. Imbibe unlimited amounts of white wine, soft drinks, and water and indulge in a delicious barbecue prepared onboard the catamaran as you sail in the gorgeous blue waters of the sea off the shore of Santorini.

Combine a visit to Santorini's caldera and hot springs with a trip out to the island of Thirasia with this cruise. You'll start at Nea Kameni, a volcanic island, where you'll have time to walk around the island and swim in its hot springs. You'll the cruise on to Thirasia, where you'll have enough time to have lunch and explore before sailing back to Santorini.

Indulge in the ultimate day of fun in the sun on this full-day sailing trip to ancient Delos island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You also stop in scenic Rhenia Island for a refreshing swim and snorkeling session in sparkling, sun-dappled waters. A freshly prepared BBQ lunch is included, and you can upgrade to include door-to-door hotel transfers.

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.

Experience Mykonos your way with a private, fully customizable tour led by a knowledgeable local. Travel in comfort in a private, air-conditioned vehicle as you explore the island’s stunning beaches, charming villages, and breathtaking viewpoints. Whether you want a suggested itinerary or prefer to design your own, this experience is tailored to your interests for a truly unique adventure. • Choose from 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, or 6-hour tour options • Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel • Exclusive private tour for you and your group only • Guided by a local expert who knows Mykonos inside and out Discover the best of Mykonos on your terms!

Discover Santorini’s highlights on a small-group tour with wine tasting options. Choose a classic half-day route or extend to a full-day adventure. Wander through Oia, admire panoramic views from Prophet Elias Monastery, and explore the historic village of Pyrgos. Upgrade your experience with wine tasting or Akrotiri’s ancient ruins. With seamless transport and a knowledgeable local guide, every stop feels personal and unforgettable.

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.

Go on a half-day, small-group sailing adventure in the Aegean Sea. Select your preferred departure time—morning or afternoon—and set sail for Mykonos’ south coast or to the mythical birthplace of Apollo on the island of Delos. Relax at the beach, snorkel in beautiful turquoise water, and marvel at Delos’ ancient archaeological site. Enjoy lunch or dinner, wine, and hotel pickup and drop-off included in the tour price. Upgrade to a private boat for a personalized experience.

Milos is famed for its stunning, otherworldly coastal scenery, including the lunar-like Sarakiniko Beach— but the most impressive views aren’t reachable by land. On this small-group sailing tour, explore the island’s remoter west coast—a side of Milos most travelers miss—as you explore by boat. Along the way, listen to your skipper explain the island’s history and unique geology.

Set sail on an adventure that combines history and relaxation. Cruise from Mykonos to Rhenia, admiring the sea views along the way, then explore the ancient ruins of the Archaeological Site of Delos on a guided tour. Take the opportunity to swim or snorkel in Rhenia’s turquoise waters. Everything you need is included: a freshly prepared Greek lunch, beverages, snorkeling gear, and floatation devices.

Santorini stuns at any angle, but its most magical destinations are often only reachable by water. Experience its rugged coastline and volcanic islands by boat on this catamaran cruise. Choose between daytime and sunset bookings; snorkel equipment is available for swim stops, and you'll enjoy a BBQ buffet lunch or dinner washed down with local white wine and soft drinks—as well as swimming to the Santorini Hot Springs.

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.

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.

This private, flexible sightseeing tour covers Santorini’s most spectacular sights with a guide. Travel in a comfortable vehicle 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.

Explore Santorini's iconic blue domes, stunning caldera views, traditional villages, and volcanic beaches on a fully customized private tour. Choose 3-8 hours with your expert local driver/guide who helps craft the perfect itinerary based on your interests. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off as you visit Oia's famous sunset, charming Pyrgos village, unique red and black sand beaches, historic sites, or renowned wineries—your choice.

Visit Santorini on your own terms with a private guide by booking this fully customizable experience. You'll get the chance to visit beaches, villages, and scenic viewpoints in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide will help you create an itinerary that's best suited to your interests, or you can design one of your own.

Call it Santorini or Thera, most visitors leave calling it an unforgettable destination. Explore this Greek island’s gems on your own terms with this customizable private day tour. This tour is catered to your desires, so you can guarantee that you see the blue domed churches in Oia or the scenic Red Beach. Add in lesser-visited spots like the Perivolos Black Beach or views of the caldera from Firostefani.

Escape the crowds on land and admire Mykonos from the water on a luxury catamaran cruise that takes you off the beaten path to Rhenia, an uninhabited island surrounded by crystalline waters and home to ancient Greek ruins. Enjoy free time to relax as you wish—swim in the crystal-clear waters, soak up the sun, and enjoy refreshing drinks on board. Note: the itinerary is subject to weather conditions and might be adjusted to explore the southern coast of Mykonos.

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.

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.

Explore the Aegean island of Milos on this sailing excursion. Enjoy a small group experience with up to 12 passengers that includes visits to Cape Vani, Kalogries Beach, and Agios Dimitrios bay. Check out the caves of Kleftiko and Sykia by dinghy, go swimming and snorkeling, and relax by the sea. Enjoy complimentary lunch, snacks, drinks, access to snorkeling equipment, and GoPro photos.

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.