Santorini Cruise Highlights - Private 5 Hour Experience

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Santorini, Greece

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Avoid crowded bus tours and make the most of your limited time while docked in Santorini with this private shore excursion. Experience the best of the island—from its whitewashed villages and iconic blue domes to its volcanic beaches and caldera views—without feeling rushed. Avoid the island chaos and enjoy a more peaceful way to explore beautiful Santorini.

Hit the highlights of Santorini with a carefully curated itinerary
Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle
Guaranteed timely port return for worry-free exploration
Enjoy a flexible and personalized experience on a private tour

What's Included

Guaranteed on-time return to your cruiseship
Private transportation in comfortable, air conditioned vehicle
Local expert English-speaking driver/guide
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
WiFi on board
Unlimited waiting time for delays caused by cable car queues or tender boat disembarkation.

Cable car tickets are not included in the price of the tour
Lunch

Lunch is an optional stop and is not included in the price of the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station
Ipapantis 10, Thira 847 00, Greece

Pickup details

You will be picked up at the cable car upper station. You driver/guide will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name written for easy recognition

Itinerary

Three Bells of Fira iconic viewpoint

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oia's Main Street

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Megalochori - Traditional Village

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Beach

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Perissa Black Sand Beach

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 33 reviews

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Fantastic experience...

Karen_M, Aug 2026

Fantastic experience thanks to Petros who ensured we got the most of our time on Santorini adapting the tour to meet our needs and give us an authentic santorini experience. He had great local knowledge, was funny and engaging everything you'd want from a tour guide.

Great overall tour of all of Santorini

Gerald_V, Oct 2025

Stavros was a knowledgeable guide and fit the tour to meet our interests. He took us to the obligatory tourist stops for photo ops but also lesser crowded areas.