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Make the most of your time ashore with a sightseeing tour of Santorini’s most iconic villages and landscapes. Visit Firostefani, Finikia, Oia, and Megalochori before unwinding at the black sands of Perivolos Beach. With round-trip transfers from the cruise port and free time for photos, shopping, and swimming, this excursion balances guided sightseeing with independent exploration.

Admire a perspective of Santorini’s beaches, hot springs, and caldera that many visitors miss on this luxury or group catamaran cruise. Enjoy a stop to bathe in the warm springs of Palea Kameni, and snorkel or sightsee at the island's Red Beach. While aboard, sip local white wine and beer, and enjoy a delicious Greek meal prepared onboard. Finally, admire picture-perfect sunset views before the tour ends (if option selected).

Take the stress out of planning your time on land with a shore excursion that checks off Santorini's top sights in a matter of hours—and has you back in plenty of time to board your tender. Enjoy hassle-free (and time saving) port pickup, then head out to visit the charming villages of Oia and Firostefani, the shores of Perivolos Beach, and more.

Cover the highlights of stunning Santorini in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan on this private tour. Choose a duration from three hours to a full day that suits you, meet your guide at your accommodation, and set off. Visit postcard-perfect Oia and the Three Bells of Fira, admire the ancient settlement of Megalochori, discover the island's vibrant beaches, and more, all at your own pace.

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.

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 Santorini’s volcanic landscapes from the blue Aegean on this catamaran cruise with transfers, BBQ lunch, drinks, and free Wi-Fi. Choose between a day cruise from Amoudi Bay across the caldera to Vlychada Marina or a sunset cruise in reverse to capture the perfect sunset. Both include stops at Red Beach, White Beach or Mesa Pigadia Beach, and the Santorini Hot Springs.

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, renowned wineries, or a modern craft brewery—your choice.

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.

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.

Santorini is one of Greece’s most beautiful islands, packed with stunning landmarks and viewpoints. Skip the hours of research and the hassle of self-driving when you book this half-day tour of the island’s top highlights. From the vibrant Red Beach to the iconic blue domes of Fira, this tour has it all, including a stop for the world-famous sunset in the village of Oia.

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.

A cruise stop on Santorini leaves a tight window to see the island's clifftop villages before you're back on board. Make it count on this shore excursion, visiting the caldera-rim villages of Oia, Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Finikia. A local guide shares the island's history and culture along the way, and takes in the caldera views that Santorini is known for.

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).

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's sights are spread across the island, and reaching the ancient ruins, villages, and beaches beyond the caldera towns takes a vehicle. See them on one bus tour, taking in the Akrotiri excavations, traditional villages, and a hilltop monastery. Stop at Red Beach and the black sands of Perivolos too, and cover the island's landmarks in a single day.

Make the most of your time in Santorini with a private car and driver service, available on an hourly basis from 3 to 10 hours. This fully flexible service allows you and your group to explore the island comfortably at your own pace. Your professional driver will take you wherever you wish, while you create your own schedule according to your interests. Visit famous viewpoints and traditional villages, explore wineries, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, or discover the island’s museums and historical sites. Whether you want to see the highlights or enjoy a relaxed day around Santorini, this private service gives you complete freedom and convenience. ✔️ Private experience ✔️Choose from 3-10hour private car with a driver + option to extend ✔️Flexible program ✔️Baby seat upon request ✔️Pickup/drop off from everywhere ✔️ Skip the cable car option (Water taxi upon request) ✔️Ideal for couples/families/groups/cruiseship travelers

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.

Enjoy a bucket-list-worthy experience on this half-day Santorini sailing tour. Step aboard the luxury catamaran and relax in one of the comfortable seating areas. Stop to take a dip in the island's hot springs, sail past one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece, and visit the Red and White beaches. Swim, relax and enjoy a traditional Greek barbecue on board. Snorkeling equipment, an open bar, and round-trip hotel transportation are all included.

Set sail aboard one of the most luxurious vessels in Santorini, the one-of-a-kind Ipanema 58 catamaran. On this tour, feel like a member of the jet-set as you cruise inside the caldera for a soak in volcanic hot springs, swim and snorkel at the island’s Red and White Beaches, and watch a famous Santorini sunset from the water (if later time selected). Relax on spacious deck lounges and be pampered by an attentive crew, who serve up a delicious Greek barbecue lunch.

Explore beautiful Santorini your way on this private tour lasting 3 to 7 hours. After a convenient hotel or airport 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).

See the best of Santorini on this private full-day tour that lets you escape crowds. Discover Santorini’s biggest cities and atmospheric villages, admire the iconic Red and Black Beaches, visit the most beautiful blue domes for photos, soak in views from the highest point, and see the sunset over the caldera.

Discover a new perspective on the beaches, bays, and islands around Santorini—and enjoy a more personal sightseeing experience—on this small-group, half-day catamaran cruise. Jump offboard to swim and snorkel at the Red and White Beaches; take a dip in the volcanic hot springs; and tuck into a delicious BBQ lunch on-board. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times hotel pickup and drop-off is also included for your convenience.

On this half-day small-group catamaran cruise, experience Santorini’s famous beauty the way it was meant to be seen—from the water! Swim and sun off the island’s vibrant Red Beach, and swim in natural volcanic hot springs that warm the Aegean. A fresh Grecian lunch or dinner served onboard, complete with unlimited wine and beer, helps you on your way to total island bliss. Both sunset and daytime cruises include transfers.