Top Santorini Shore Excursions

Experience Santorini’s beauty, hot springs and beaches on a catamaran cruise. Select a daytime or sunset cruise, and sail around the island and caldera (flooded volcanic crater) on a deluxe catamaran. Stop to bathe in the Nea Kameni springs; swim, snorkel or unwind at beaches; and enjoy complimentary Santorini wine and Greek beer, plus a Greek meal prepared on board. On the evening cruise, be treated to awe-inspiring sunset views. A cruise is essential when you visit Santorini, and with numbers limited to 20, this offers a small-group experience. The catamaran vessel that is used on this tour is both motor-powered and wind-powered(sails). Its sails might or might not be used/opened, subject to weather conditions and captain’s judgement. This is a gentle note for guests that are opting for a pure sailing experience on board a non-motorized sailing boat.

Explore Santorini’s most iconic landmarks on this private sightseeing trip. Visit the island’s highest peak, the Red and Black beaches, small villages and family farms, the Akrotiri Lighthouse, and the famous village of Oia. For the afternoon departure, spend the day soaking up the atmosphere of the island and admiring the views of the Aegean Sea before ending the tour with a beautiful sunset in the village of Oia.

Explore beautiful Santorini the way you wish on this private tour. Traveling by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, make the most of the custom itinerary and let your guide know what you want to see and do. Perhaps visit highlights such as the village of Oia, famous for its stupendous sunsets; the Minoan ruins at Akrotiri, a traditional winery, or simply relax on a black sand beach. Choose from a half- or full-day tour and ssk your guide for insider tips on off-the-beaten-track gems.

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;

New to Santorini? Be introduced to this spectacular Aegean island on a private morning or afternoon tour, with a local guide. With a flexible itinerary customized to your interests, call at the clifftop village of Oia to admire its castle, cave-like houses and breathtaking caldera views. Visit the mountaintop Prophet Elias monastery, sample the monks’ hand-crafted products, and explore Pyrgos, the picturesque former capital, as your guide shares insider tips and facts about Santorini’s history and geology. Conclude by tasting some Santorinian wines at a stunning cliffside winery.

Travel around the coast of Santorini on your own terms, without the crowds found on large group tours, by renting your own self-drive boat. You won't need a license or any experience to captain this easy-to-use vessel, and life jackets, a GPS plotter, and even snorkeling equipment will be provided.

Let your beauty shine against Santorini’s blue domes on this private flying dress photo shoot, which covers groups of up to three. Choose between six colors of dress and two styles, or bring your own dress and change outfits during the shoot. After pickup from your preferred spot, capture shots in Oia, Firostefani and Imerovigli, or other locations you request, then receive at least 80 edited digital photos.

Learn about some of Santorini’s best wines on this comprehensive day tour. Save hours researching where to find the best wineries, and instead, have an insider’s guide to three of the island’s most acclaimed estates. Travel in a comfortable vehicle between dispersed wineries, and sample a variety of different regional wines with olives, salami, and gourmet cheese to satisfy your hunger on this half-day adventure.

A cruise through the caldera is a must for any visit to Santorini, but many visitors don't realize just how much variation there is between different caldera cruises. This half-day cruise is operated by catamaran, offering a faster and more stable ride. See more of Santorini's caldera highlights during your cruise, and reduce the risk that seasickness from a bumpy ride ruins your day out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Embark on a journey around the volcanic island of Santorini during this full-day boat trip. Explore the island of Nea Kameni, home to the crater of a still-active volcano and swim in the hot springs of Palea Kameni. Then, head to the island of Thirasia—once part of Santorini—to swim, have lunch, or relax before heading to the last stop of the day, Oia, to experience one of its world-famous sunsets.

Savor Santorini’s scenery and some of its wines on this 5-hour tour. Visit the cliffside villages of Oia, Imerovigli, and Megalochori; see the blue-domed church that graces most Santorini postcards; and climb Santorini’s highest mountain for panoramic views. Plus, enjoy an optional swim and lunch (own expense) at Perivolos’ black beach and finish with a Santorinian wine-tasting at a winery perched above the caldera. Hotel, port, airport, and Fira cable car pickup and drop-off included.

Santorini is famous for its white-washed towns, beautiful beaches, and dreamy sunsets. On this tour, enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide and customize your itinerary to your preferences. Choose to visit popular attractions such as the villages of Oia and Megalochori, explore historic monuments such as the Monastery of Profitis Ilias and Pyrgos Castle, or cool off with a swim Perivolos Beach.

Book a private tour of Santorini and let a local guide introduce you to the island’s main attractions. Stroll through the streets of Oia with its blue-domed churches; learn about the island’s history at the 4,000-year-old ruins of Akrotiri; relax on the colorful sands of the Red Beach; stop at a cliff side winery and sample a variety of indigenous wines, while admiring the views of the magnificent caldera and much more on this half-day excursion!

Get a private introduction to the best of Santorini on a half-day tour by luxury SUV that allows you to go off-roading to hidden parts of the island. Stroll and shop in photogenic Oia, soak up panoramic views from the site of an old church and little-known caldera viewpoints, and dig into Santorini’s ancient history at the archaeological site of Akrotiri. Finish with Greek wine tasting and appetizers at a volcanic winery.

Put together your perfect experience in Santorini with this customizable, 6-hour private tour. Tell your guide what you’d like to see or do, so they can plan your tour beforehand, whether it’s around beaches, villages or historical sites. Visit the cliffside village of Oia with its cave-like houses, Venetian castle and awesome caldera views; or explore the island’s classic blue-domed churches. Add time at the black-lava beaches and enjoy the final touch of food and wine tastings, included with your tour. Choose a morning or afternoon departure to suit you.

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.

Get a comprehensive overview of the famous Greek island of Santorini during this private sightseeing tour. See famous landmarks, such as the blue-domed church in Firostefani, the village of Oia, and the black sand beach, as well as a local vineyard to sample some of the island’s ancient appellation. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors and cruise ship travelers who want a taste of Santorini.

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.

Feel like a million bucks and book a private “flying dress” photoshoot experience in Santorini. Choose from an array of stunning haute couture gowns that billow in the wind for your shoot. Your professional photographer helps to make you feel comfortable in order to capture gorgeous photos of your experience. Whether you’re solo or in a couple, this photoshoot is the perfect way to capture your memories of Greece.

Go from caldera to cloud-piercing peaks with this Santorini shore excursion that leaves from Fira. Led by a private guide, the tour includes a visit the famous Santorini caldera — a half-submerged volcano — as well as a trip to the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, perched on Santorini’s highest mountain. Sample local produce that’s grown by the monks and enjoy a wine tasting at a volcanic vineyard. Then spend time in the idyllic village of Oia before your return to Fira.