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Akrotiri came to an abrupt end in approximately 1613 BC with a catastrophic volcanic eruption that buried the Bronze Age settlement in a carpet of ash. Beginning in 1967, excavations of the Minoan town revealed buildings, drainage systems, and pottery, but no human remains or gold valuables, indicating locals had time to flee before disaster hit.
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Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia
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Enjoy a day of discovery on Santorini island on this tour from Fira. With an itinerary that covers all the must-see sights, the tour lets you find your own favorite spots on the island. Visit the volcanic Red Beach, Akrotiri Archaeological Site, a winery, the Prophet Elias Monastery, and then finish on a high note as you watch the sun slip into the sea from Oia village. A tasting of Santorini’s distinctive wine is included.
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$58.37
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$58.37

Santorini Must-See Highlights: Private Sightseeing Tour
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The ideal introduction for first-time visitors to the island, this private, half-day driving tour covers all of Santorini’s most spectacular sights. Travel comfortably between locations in a chauffeured, WIFI-equipped vehicle, stopping at iconic landmarks, from postcard-perfect Oia to the famous red-sand volcanic beach. Tours include an optional visit to Akrotiri Archaeological Site plus free time for lunch or a swim.
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$201.64
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Private Santorini Day Cruise All Inclusive
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Experience Santorini’s natural beauty on this half-day sailing excursion. Choose your ideal tour time—afternoon and evening departures are available—and take advantage of a convenient hotel pickup. Then, set sail and enjoy activities that include swimming to volcanic hot springs, relaxing on beautiful secluded beaches, and savoring a delicious complimentary meal.
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$1,167.39
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Half or Full Day Private Custom Santorini Island Tour
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Experience Santorini like a local on this private island tour and maximize your time with a custom-made itinerary and a choice of four different tour lengths. Perhaps experience island life with a visit to villages such as Oia, Imerovigli, and Firostefani; admire the views from Profitis Ilias;
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$212.25
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Private Santorini Tailor Made - Choice of the guest!
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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.
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$153.88
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Santorini Private Custom Tour-5 Hours
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Explore beautiful Santorini on this half-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel, airport, port or cable car pickup, craft an itinerary that suits your interests and travel by luxury minibus to must-see sites like the picturesque village of Oia, the Blue Dome Church, and Prophet Elias Monastery. Enjoy a glass of wine at a cliffside winery and capture memorable photos of the Black and Red beaches.
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$201.64
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$201.64
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6-Hour Santorini Private Sightseeing Tour
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Discover the beautiful island of Santorini and admire the top attractions with a local driver-guide in a unique 6-hour private tour. Picturesque villages of characteristic Cycladic architecture, extraordinary views from vintage caldera spots, historical sites and unique beaches are calling you!
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$201.64
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$201.64
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Santorini Private Sightseeing Tour
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See the attractions of Santorini on a private sightseeing tour with a driver-guide who introduces you to the island's natural, cultural, and culinary delights. You can visit locations like hillside villages and volcanic beaches, or customize your itinerary to check out specific places that interest you. Any food, drinks, activities, and entrance fees are at your own expense.
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$286.54
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$286.54
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Private Cultural Villages Sightseeing & Akrotiri Excavations
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Santorini wears its rich history on its sleeve, with medieval buildings, Ottoman villages and weathered ruins all over the island. Rather than dealing with the hassle of organising your own transport, you can discover the island’s history and its vibrant modern culture on this tour around four of its southernmost villages. Visit the villages of Pyrgos, Megalochori and Emporio and Akrotiri excavations before ending your trip at a family-owned farm in Akrotiri, where you can sample homemade wine and organic produce while watching the sunset over the Aegean Sea.
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$175.11
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$175.11
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Archaeological bus tour to Akrotiri excavations & Red beach
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Santorini is famous for its whitewashed houses and beautiful sunset, but the island is also home to a number of historical landmarks. Embark on a bus tour of the Greek island and see traditional villages, the Akrotiri excavations, and a notable monastery. You also stop at the Red Beach and black-sand Perivolos Beach, where you can participate in a wine tasting.
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$43.51
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$43.51

Morning Caldera Sailing Cruise
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Spend the morning swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing on this 5-hour cruise from Santorini. Marvel at the volcanic landscapes at you cruise around the caldera, spot natural landmarks like The Indian and Nea Kameni island, and dive in to swim at Mesa Pigadia beach and Red beach. Along the way, cruise past Akrotiri lighthouse and Aspronisi island, take a dip in the volcanic hot springs, and tuck into a delicious BBQ lunch (included) on-board.
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$153.88
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$153.88

Santorini Private Custom Tour 6 - Hours
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The island of Santorini is known for its white-washed building, blue-domed churches, and a world-famous sunset. Customize your own tour that visits everything you want to see on the Greek island covering everything from highlights to hidden gems. Relax on one of the colorful beaches, visit ancient ruins, sample the island’s protected wine, stroll through Oia, or see the Three Bells of Fira Church.
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$222.87
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$222.87
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Explore Akrotiri Private Tour
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Step back nearly 4,000 years on a private 3-hour tour of ancient Akrotiri on Santorini. With a knowledgeable private guide, explore the well-preserved ruins of this one-time Minoan settlement, destroyed by a volcano in around 1450 BC. Inspect the excavated houses and buildings, see the remnants of kitchens and drainage systems, and hear about the vivid frescoes that once graced the walls. Learn about the long-ago inhabitants, how their town was buried under ash, and how Minoan society and culture was far ahead of mainland European civilization at the time.
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$339.60
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$339.60
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Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini
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See an idyllic Oia sunset from the Kastro — the Venetian castle ruins atop Santorini. Take a break from Santorini’s beaches as a professional guide whisks you away for the day. You'll discover the archaeological site at Akrotiri (admission at own expense) and learn the significance of these Minoan excavations as you stroll along its main street. Then enjoy free time to explore Santorini’s beautiful village Emporeio, before watching the sun descend over the Mediterranean Sea.
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$58.37
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$58.37

Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Santorini
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Get personalized attention and a customized experience on this half-day private tour of Santorini. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle directly from your hotel or the airport to visit the island's highlights, including the Red Beach, Oia, and a local winery.
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$228.17
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$228.17
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Shore Excursion: Customizable Santorini Tour
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While you’re in port in Santorini, enjoy the island any way you want with a customizable, private 5-hour shore excursion by luxury minibus. Meet your tour host off your ship at Fira port and enjoy a tour with a flexible itinerary. Perhaps explore the Minoan ruins at Akrotiri, visit the mountaintop Mount Elias Monastery, sample the cliffside bars of Fira, visit a winery, or ogle the caldera views from Oia. Explore at your preferred pace, and if you wish, take time out relaxing at one of Santorini’s gorgeous beaches — your choice!
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$235.60
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$235.60
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Oia Sunset and Traditional Villages Full Day Tour
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Experience Santorini’s nature and history on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore Akrotiri, a well-preserved Bronze Age settlement buried in ash nearly 3,600 years ago in a volcanic eruption. Then head to the cliffside village of Oia and admire a magnificent sunset—along with the famous Blue Dome Church, Prophet Elias Monastery, and other sites.
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$63.68
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$63.68

e-Tuk Santorini Fira-VIP Highlights Tour
E-xplore the most iconic landmarks of Santorini, the famous Fira and the suburban area, in this short tour with our ECO friendly, 100% Electric Tuk Tuk vehicles.
Travel in a risk-free open air layout vehicle that offers constant 360° views of the island’s unique landscape and soak up the fresh Cycladic air while your driver guide will share tips and information about Santorini’s history and geology.
#Enjoy the ride with Comfort, Luxury and Style
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$132.66
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$132.66
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Island Bus Tour: The Majestic Spots Of Santorini
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Discover the best of the famous Greek island of Santorini during this full-day bus tour. Take in the views at the Prophet Elias Monastery, explore the village of Pyrgos, see the ancient ruins of Akrotiri, relax at the Red Beach, grab a bite to eat in Fira, and watch a stunning sunset from world-famous Oia. Don’t miss a thing during this comprehensive tour of Santorini.
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$45.63
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$45.63

Half Day Tour of Santorini's South Side
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Delve into beautiful south Santorini on a 5-hour private tour, with a personal guide and driver. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, venture into the island’s south to experience its epic scenery, archaeological relics, villages and delicious wine. Visit the Minoan site at Akrotiri, the remnants of a town dating from 1450 BC; see the rust-colored cliffs of Red Beach, and admire windmills, ruined castles and the mountaintop Monastery of the Prophet Ilias. Learn about Santorini’s history and culture on route, and end by tasting some delicious local wines at a winery.
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$164.50
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$164.50
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Private Santorini Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
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Get under the skin of Santorini on a private day trip, and experience its prettiest places and historical must-sees. As your guide chauffeurs you by comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, learn about the island’s history and culture, and explore the Minoan-era ruins at Akrotiri, the old capital of Pyrgos and Red Beach. Enjoy an optional lunch (own expense), check out the mountaintop Prophet Ilias monastery, and visit a winery to taste delicious Santorinian wines. Conclude at the cliffside village of Oia to enjoy its jaw-dropping views over the caldera.
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$254.70
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$254.70
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Santorini Caldera Walk Experience Fira-Oia
You’d be missing out on some of the best views in Europe if you didn’t walk the caldera-top path at least once.
Santorini is a pretty amazing place. A volcanic eruption over 3000 years ago morphed this tiny island in Greece into something you’dont expect to see . You also have tiny towns full of buildings dressed in white, adding to the otherworldly utopia feeling. The walking path is a mix of paved, pedestrian streets and dirt hiking trails. On our way from Fira to Oia you will pass through the towns of Firostefani and Imerovigli and enjoy some of the most beautiful views of the island
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$111.43
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$111.43

Santorini Unique Experience - Road Tour
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Exploring Santorini independently can be tricky without a hire car. Make things smooth and simple, and add the insight and commentary of a guide to your explorations, on this small-group tour. Traveling by Mercedes minivan, cover the highlights with ease: visiting Oia, blue-domed churches, traditional villages, and a winery for wine-tastings. An effortless way to capture the essence of the island, with hotel, airport, or port pickup and drop-off included.
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$233.48
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$233.48

Akrotiri Excavations Guided Tour
The Akrotiri Excavation Guided Tour will take you on a journey back to the island’s most significant time in history. Along with the licensed guide you will discover all aspects of the prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri where an important civilization thrived and was then destroyed by the massive eruption of 1612 B.C. Wonder around the alleys and the buildings that once housed the Pompeii of the Aegean Sea.
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$53.06
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