Santorini 8-Hour Private Tour with Hotel & Cruise Port Pickup
Description
Your tour begins with a visit to the Santorin half-submerged caldera—a picture-perfect setting. Strike a pose against the backdrop of the deep-blue Aegean Sea of Greece and take some memorable photos as your guide tells you about Santorini's volcanic history. Continue to the iconic village of Oia—renowned for its whitewashed house, idyllic sunset and luxurious resorts & Airbnbs. Next, venture around the island's countryside and enjoy local stops away from the tourist crowds -hand-picked by your private guide. Optionally, have the opportunity to visit the Estate Argyros winery, where you can learn about the production of the local Assyrtiko wine and even stop at a local recommended restaurant to enjoy an optional meal of plates that Santorini is famous for. Round off your day on the Aegean waters with a visit to Kamari or Perissa, the longest black-sand beaches on the island covered with black volcanic sand, before returning back to your Hotel or Cruise ship.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Discover the breathtaking town of Oia and enjoy scenic views of unparalleled Greek beauty.
Photo stop at the iconic Three Bells of Fira (Blue Dome Church) at the artisan neighborhood of Firostefani, which is seen in many of the postcards.
Drive all the way to the peak of Prophet Elias Mt. at the highest point of the island and gaze at a 360-degree panoramic view of Santorini.
Wine-tasting of 4 different types of wine at the Estate Argyros Winery
Visit the black sand beach of Perissa / Perivolos, on the Aegean waters. Opportunity for relaxing / swimming / free time for a stroll or an excellent local seafood lunch.
Photo stop at the Red sand beach, admire the impressive landscape filled with red volcanic sand.
Drive until the Lighthouse, on the south corner of the island and discover the edge of Santorini's cliffs.
Optional Stop: Visit the vibrant Santorini's capital town Fira Town. Stroll among the picturesque alleys and check-out amazing vistas of Greece from the cliff-tops.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup guests from all Santorini hotels & Airbnb's. If hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location within short walking distance. Cruise ship travelers: Meeting point is the Santorini McDonalds in Fira Town, near the top of the Santorini Cable Car. Airport travelers: Pickup and drop off is possible from Santorini National Airport at no extra cost.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(65)
Our tour was great! Dimitris provided so much information about the island and we loved it. He contacted us with the details before meeting and shared the meeting point with directions. He communicated with us for reminders, meeting time, travel route and tour length. He shared the history of the island and gave us great options to choose for lunch. We had plenty of time to find treasures to bring back home and our wine tasting was delightful. We saw so much of the island because he knew where to go easily. We took a private tour so we also had an opportunity to request sites we were looking forward to seeing. It was a great time. Thank you Dimitris!
We had 12 travelers & they were able to accommodate our group in a very nice van. They were also able to shift to an alternative port pick up at the last minute when there was a power outage at the main port with the funicular. Our guide was able to show us the whole island, avoid the crowds & do a wine tasting all in 6 hrs. Fabulous day! Definitely recommend doing a private tour with them on Santorini. Very worth the price! Slight hiccup at the end of the day with a super long line for the funicular due to the earlier power outage & 5 cruise ships being in port, making us a little late for our ship. We were assured by our guide that we would not be left & they were right! One of our memorable stories to tell.
We had a fabulous tour of Santorini, Fira, Oia, and the Black Sand Beach. Our guide Kristina was amazing and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!
We booked this tour due to our limited time on Santorini and thought it would allow us to see more of the island more quickly. It worked exactly as we had planned. Our guide Gabriel picked us up right on time and we were off on a day of adventure. He offered many local areas to eat at and tour that we would not have otherwise known about. It is completely tailored to what you want to do. We even ran back to our hotel quick to shower and change clothes prior to dinner. We couldn’t have been happier With this excursion.
We had a wonderful full-day tour of Santorini with Christine as our guide. She was incredibly personal, friendly, and knowledgeable—especially about the island’s rich history and its vineyards. Christine helped us plan the perfect day, offering suggestions when we weren’t sure where to go. We visited the iconic Three Bells, the picturesque village of Oía, and enjoyed a wine tasting at Gaia Winery. The tour was filled with breathtaking views and great company. Highly recommend!
The tour was amazing and our tour guide - Kristina made the experience even better! She was very attentive, friendly and super fun to be around! We didn’t want the tour to end! 10/10! Especially for cruisers!!! & Ask for Kristina! Most definitely would recommend to everyone!
We had a fantastic day with Kristine as our tour guide during our family vacation in Santorini! Her extensive knowledge of both popular attractions and hidden gems made our experience truly special. She skillfully navigated the island, ensuring we avoided the crowds and fully enjoyed each location. Kristine was incredibly accommodating, focusing on what our family wanted to see, and her warmth and kindness really shone through, especially with our children. Our six-year-old was so taken with her that he held her hand for the entire three-hour tour! I highly recommend Kristine to anyone looking to explore Santorini; she made our day unforgettable!
What a great day!! We stopped in Santorini Greece as our first stop on our 10 day cruise. It was very easy to meet our tour guide Kristine exactly where they said they would meet us. Kristine and George (our driver) took us all over Santorini. Kristine was an amazing tour guide and so knowledgable about the island. There was 10 of us and she met all our wants and needs. Going to the winery on the beach was amazing. I would recommend this tour to anyone. We fell in love with Santorini and cannot wait to return.
We did the 1/2 day private tour and it was awesome. Our guide Angelo was fun and engaging and flexible. We met our tour 2 hours late due to delays from the cruise ship. I chatted with the tour operator during this time and they assured me they would still accommodate us and meet us once off the ship which was so great when we were stressing we had missed our tour. Then Angelo had recommendations based on our new timing and what we would enjoy most. Took us to places a bit off the beaten path where we weren’t with a tonne of people and enjoy ourselves. Highly recommend.
We had an amazing time with Dimitris spending the day exploring Santorini!! He showed us all of the key places on the island, gave us time to explore on our own and was incredibly easy and fun — and he has a wealth of knowledge about Santorini. Such a great day!!
