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Designed for cruise passengers who want to see Santorini without wasting time in port, this shore excursion comes in three ways. The 5-Hour Shore Excursion visits the Three Bells of Fira, Firostefani's Blue Dome Church, Oia's blue-domed streets, Prophet Elias Monastery, and a swim stop at Kamari's black sand beach. The 3-Hour Express covers the Three Bells, Firostefani, and free time in Oia. Water Taxi + Shore Excursion skips the cable car queue: we collect you by water taxi at the Old Port and drive the same 5-hour route from Athinios, returning the standard way with time to spare before your ship sails. Cruise passengers: your tender brings you to the Old Port; our guide meets you at the top of the Fira cable car for the standard options, or you're collected by water taxi. We'll message you on WhatsApp beforehand. Staying on the island instead? The same tour works well for you too — choose your pickup point at checkout.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Cruise passengers arriving by tender should take the cable car from the Old Port to Fira town. Meet our guide at the top exit of the Fira Cable Car Station — no need to select a separate pickup point. Our driver-guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour and will be holding an Angels Travel sign. If you're staying on the island, choose your preferred pickup point from the list at checkout — all 18 points are available at no extra cost. Please arrive at your pickup point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Meet our team at the top exit of the Fira Cable Car Station in Fira town. Our driver/guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour. Cruise passengers arriving by tender boat should take the cable car from the Old Port to Fira.
Itinerary
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1Three Bells of Fira
Start your excursion with Santorini's most famous postcard view! Stop at the iconic Three Bells of Fira viewpoint in Firostefani to admire the blue-domed chapel hanging over the volcanic caldera cliffs. Free time for photos and scenic views.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Oia
Head to the crown jewel of Santorini—Oia. Enjoy free time walking through marble-paved alleys, admiring whitewashed Cycladic architecture, boutique shopping, and taking photos of the world-famous cliffside blue domes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Pyrgos Kallistis (Pass by)
Enjoy a scenic drive through Pyrgos, the island's former medieval capital. Admire the traditional Cycladic stone houses, church steeples, and hilltop Venetian castle ruin (Kasteli).
Admission ticket free -
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Journey to Mount Profitis Ilias, the highest peak on the island (567 meters above sea level). Marvel at the historic 18th-century Orthodox Monastery and capture breathtaking 360° panoramic photos of the entire island of Santorini.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kamari Beach
Conclude your tour on the distinctive dark volcanic coastline of Kamari Beach. Take advantage of free time to swim in the Aegean Sea, walk along the black volcanic sands, or relax at a seaside cafe for local snacks and drinks.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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