Santorini Photo Safari Top Places
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Santorini, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Santorini's most scenic corners—and capture impeccable vacation snapshots—on this private, half-day photography safari. Travel in a comfortable vehicle to well-known attractions and hidden gems like Oia, Firostefani, and the island's red- and black-sand beaches. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience, making this tour ideal for both amateur and experienced photographers.
- Bring your camera along to capture top Santorini shots
- This private tour is tailored to your schedule and preferences
- See the best of Santorini in just half a day
- Hotel pickup and round-trip transit make getting around easy
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel-port-airport pickup and drop-off
- Driver speaking english
- photographer
- Gratuities
- Cable car ticket 6 euro per person per way
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
The excursion will depart at the time you prefer. Please inform us for pick up time and pick up point . Please note for cruise customers the pick up point is at the cable car exit at the top
Itinerary
1
Red Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lighthouse
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Vlychada Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Castelli of Emporio
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Megalochori - Traditional Village
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Firostefani
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Oia's Main Street
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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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Featured review
Holly_M
Christos was a great guide with lots of knowledge. A local to Santorini filled with information and great recommendations with a way to navigate crowds to help get the best photos. Made extra stops per our request and was very accommodating.
Reviews
4.7
based on 20 reviews
Gary_W, Aug 2023
Here are the sites we were supposed to see based on the promotion from Viator:either correct the offering promotion and reduce the price or work with the driver to ensure everything that is promoted they know they are supposed to take you too and allow time. We didn’t spent an inordinate amount of time at any of the stops. When we showed him the itinerary of the tour he said you can never do that in the amount of time Viator has online.
VIATOR Santori Photo Safari Tour be 15 minutes early
3:30pm -7:30pm 4 hour tour Meet at top of cable car. $429.76 (4 adults) $107.44 each
1. Red Beach: Red Beach’s landscape is truly unique: Dark blue waters, with the mountain towering above them, crimson and black, combining a unique landscape. This interesting and special morphological character puts the Red Beach among the fascinating shores in the world.
2. Lighthouse; beautiful panoramic views off the edge of a cliff
3. Vlychada Beach Maybe the most captivating beach on the island, Vlychada will give you the sense of being on a... trip to the moon. Long and covered with black, thick sand and crystal-clear waters that deepen suddenly - almost on your second step - while the majestic, tall, white rocks circling it bestow it with a lunar visage. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4. Castelli of Emporio Above the largest village of Santorini, Emporio, is the hill of Gavrilos. Along its ridge stands 9 traditional windmills. The hill offers a location with very beautiful open view, which is suitable for interesting pictures. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5. Megalochori - Traditional Village One of the most serene and beautiful gems of the island. Megalochori is a traditional little village that will steal your heart with its unique aesthetics. Here, everything seems to have leapt out of a painting, while respect to tradition demands everywhere absolute silence. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6. Monastery of Profitis Ilias The route to go to the monastery and enjoy the view of the island is amazing. As soon as you reach the end of the hill you notice that the whole island appears at your feet. It is the highest point of the island 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7. Skaros Rock imerovigli .The view is unrivalled, with the cliff being so steep that it will often make your heart beat faster. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8. Oia's Main Street It lies around 30 minutes by road from Firostephani, and it will truly bewitch you being overwhelming indeed. The main road divides it into two territories: the one, towards Caldera, has impressive underground edifices, while the other is adorned with captain-houses (capetanospita). At the settlement’s side lies the castle, with its remaining parts offering unique views of the infinite blue and the famous sunset. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We chose this tour and paid more than others due to what we were going to be able to see. Our driver didn’t follow this script at all though when we got in the car with him he asked if we wanted to follow that and we said yes. He took us first to Oia.which was the last stop on the tour information and what we wanted. He then went to the red beach and a black beech but not the Vlychada Beach which we had hoped to see based on the description. After that my wife ask if we were going to see what was in the description of the tour. He read the description and said they put to many things in we can’t do all of that. We then asked about the Monastery and he said we could possible do that on the way back to the pier. All in all we did three things from the listed offering not the 8 promoted on the Viator site.
We were very disappointed in the tour and would not recommend it. We felt like the couple with us and ourselves got ripped off from what we paid for. It was surprising to us the driver didn’t know what he was supposed to show us and some of them he didn’t even know where they were on the island. We had really hoped to see Castelli of Emporio and the largest village of Santorini, Emporio, including the hill of Gavrilos and its ridge with 9 traditional windmills (he said he didn’t know where they were), we also wanted to see lighthouse with it’s views. He said was too far to go see and said the view is just as good from here at the red beach. In looking at the map it was only a short distance from the red beach he took us too.
Beware of this promotion and know that you may not see all of Santorini you bargained for. A once in a lifetime trip was shortchanged by Viator.
Holly_M, Oct 2022
Christos was a great guide with lots of knowledge. A local to Santorini filled with information and great recommendations with a way to navigate crowds to help get the best photos. Made extra stops per our request and was very accommodating.
Anthony_A, Oct 2022
Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the island. He went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing adventure. I would recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you for your review. Is import for Pigaia Travel. We hope see you again in Santorini
David_A, Jul 2022
Christos was so friendly and knowledgable! He gave us some options about what we wanted to see since we had already been on the island a few days. Highly recommend their services!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you for your review is importal for us!
we hope you come back next years.
Lori_L, Jul 2022
Our guide was Zedafiris and he was fantastic! He took us all over Santorini and gave us lots of history and explanation along the way. He personalized the trip for us, making sure we saw the things we requested. We appreciated his friendly and courteous demeanor! Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Dear Lori!
thank you for 5 start review! is importal for us.
We hope see you again!
Kia_L, Jul 2022
Tour guide was great, enjoyed learning about his city! Went to many scenic spots! Beautiful city, until next time! ❤️❤️
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you for 5 star review you are amazing person!
we hope see you again
Shona_S, Mar 2022
We had a great afternoon with Panos. It was incredibly windy but he took us to the highest points of the island for some great photos. He was very accommodating when we said we had been to a couple of the proposed spots already and revised his itinerary for us, including a favourite of his - a heart shaped hollow in a hidden wall with a great view beyond!
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Dear Friend .We really appreciate your review.
It was really amazing to meet you and chatting with you .
A wonderful tour with 2 amzing people.
Hope to see you again
Best regards Panos !!
Richard_F, Oct 2021
Easily one of the best values on Viator. Nick was an excellent guide; personable and very knowledgeable about the area and where to get the best shots. The minibus is comfortable and the views are indescribable. Incredible experience I would recommend to any Instagram or photography enthusiast.
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Thank you very much for the review! you are amazing people i hope see you again.
Timothy_M, Sep 2021
The trip was great. Our guide Demetrius was outstanding. He was very friendly and knew much about the island.
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Thank-you for taking the time to leave a review. we hope meet you again
Darryl_W, Sep 2020
Really great tour! We got to see the whole island and the tour guide was super informative and helpful. The minibus was fully air con which was lovely and they accommodated a seat for our baby. Highly recommend for seeing the whole of Santorini and getting the best picture spots!
Response from Host, Sep 2020
Τhanks for your comment! We enjoyed it with you!
We hope to meet you again on one of our tours.
Renwen2019, Nov 2019
The guide is very knowledgeable about the island. The trip is fruitful, I visited several spots rarely other people were around.
Response from Host, Nov 2019
We are really glad that you enjoy your day with us. We hope you will visit us again!!
Best regards ...
Cory_S, Jul 2019
Worth every euro we spent on this tour. Wasn't really sure what we were getting into at first but Maurios took us to all the beautiful photo spots on the island as he explained why the spots were important. He was an excellent cameraman when we asked for group photos and always asked what we wanted to do. We went over the 3 hour tour time but he kept telling us to not worry and enjoy ourselves and the scenery. After the tour he mentioned a restaurant and a greek dish we should try which were both wonderful.
Response from Host, Jul 2019
Thank you very much for choosing Pigaia Travel for your trips!!
Savanna F, Jun 2019
Your guide took us to all of the amazing locations & personalizes based on our interest. Panos was great !
Response from Host, Jun 2019
Thank you very much for choosing Pigaia Travel for your trips!!
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