Top Santorini Unique Experiences

Sip on Santorini wine and nibble on local bites during this small-group, half-day tour of the island and three of its wine estates. As you explore, learn about Santorini’s unique vine management techniques, discover local varieties such as assyrtiko, and taste at least 12 wines. Your tour includes a stop at a cliff-top winery, which offers spectacular views of the Aegean by day—and sunset if you’ve booked the sunset option.

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.

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.

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 locations at your own pace. Choose from iconic villages like postcard-perfect Oia, volcanic beaches, and panoramic viewpoints. The tour accommodates groups up to 30 with various vehicle options and offers tender-friendly timing for cruise guests. Well-suited to couples, families, friends, and multi-generational groups.

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.

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.

Experience the volcanic beauty of the Aegean without having to line up for selfies on land during a catamaran cruise. Stop to bask on Santorini’s red- and white-sand beaches, snorkel, and soak in volcanic hot springs. Choose to sail in the morning or at sunset when the scenery is washed in golden sun. With included hotel transport plus a fresh Greek barbecue and soft drinks, beer, and local wine served onboard, it's a decadent way to enjoy the island’s famous sights.

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.

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.

Santorini’s highlights are spread across the island, making it challenging to see them all without arranging your own transportation. Cover more with an organized tour linking archaeological, cultural, and scenic sights, including Akrotiri, a local winery, and Prophet Elias Monastery. Finish in Oia for its celebrated sunset, combining Santorini’s history, wine, villages, and views without planning each stop yourself.

Whether it’s a honeymoon, a babymoon, a family trip, or an anniversary, make your Santorini memories last with a private vacation shoot. Join a local photographer in your choice of location, perhaps Oia or Pyrgos, and gain access to a high-res picture gallery within five days of your shoot. Depending on the package you choose, you’ll receive between 15 and 60 professional photos, perfect for social media or print.

Escape the crowds and delve into Santorini’s rich winemaking history and culture with this half-day cellar tour. Skip the hassle of navigating the island’s rural roads with hotel pickup and transportation to three of the top wineries on Santorini to taste a variety of vintages. Learn the differences between the island’s terroirs and take in views of the sea and sunset while sipping local whites and reds.

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.

The volcanic soil of Santorini makes for a rich terroir to grow wine. Discover the island's winemaking traditions as you visit two wineries and a museum so you can gain a better understanding of the process and sample local wines. Your tour also includes a visit to the Prophet Ilias Monastery, perched on a hilltop, as well as a shopping stop in the village of Oia.

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.

Greece has a rich tradition of winemaking, stretching back thousands of years. On this small-group excursion, visit several of Santorini’s wineries, including Estate Argyros in Episkopi Gonias, which use the volcanic soil to grow their grapes, to discover the unique flavor profiles of the island. Learn about the winemaking process at each estate and enjoy guided tastings paired with various snacks.

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.

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.

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.

Get views of Santorini from aboard a catamaran during this boat excursion. Sip unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks while taking in glimpses of the island's beaches and volcanic landscape. Make stops at the White Beach, soak in some local hot springs, go snorkeling, and watch the sun dip below the horizon in Oia. Barbecue meal and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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.

Taste your way through Santorini's ancient volcanic vineyards on a private wine tour to three of the island’s best wineries. Travel through country villages tucked into rolling hills, stopping at historic and hand-picked estates for guided tastings of up to 12 varietals. Peek inside barrel and grape-stomping rooms to learn what makes Santorini’s climate and mineral-rich soil ideal for winemaking, and savor typical Greek snacks along with each pour on this personalized escape.