Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option

4.9
(694 reviews)

5 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Exclusive Santorini Experiences: Classic & Full-Day Tours

Classic Highlight Tour (4.5 hours)
Explore Santorini in a small group (6-12 guests). Stroll through Oia, admiring its blue-domed churches, Cycladic charm, and cave houses with breathtaking caldera views. Capture stunning panoramas from Prophet Elias Monastery, then explore Pyrgos, a timeless village. Enhance your experience with an optional wine tasting (€20 per person) at a renowned winery, savoring Santorini’s distinct volcanic flavors.

Full-Day Tour (7 hours)
Go beyond the highlights with all stops from the Classic Tour, plus a visit to Akrotiri Excavations (entry not included, €20 per person), where an ancient city is frozen in time. See the Red Beach’s striking volcanic cliffs and wander through Emporio Village, a medieval maze with a Venetian castle.

Both tours include an expert tour leader /driver and comfortable transportation, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable Santorini adventure.

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Local Tour leader
Fuel surcharge
Transport by air-conditioned Mini Van
Gratuities
Winetasting cost (20 € per person)
Akrotiri Excavations Entrance (20 € per person)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

✅ Pick-up is included in your booking. We will contact you with details about your meeting point and time. No pick-up from the Old Port of Fira (not accessible by vehicles). ✅ Alternative meeting point: Top station of the cable car from the Old Port. Or the new port. Customers who do not respond to our emails at least 2 hours before the tour must meet us at our central meeting point outside the Fira bus station at the tour start time.

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Meeting point

Outside the Local Bus Terminal of Fira. Our Vehicles park outside the Bus Terminal . We will hold a sign "Santorini highlights tour" and a sign on the windshield. Our vehicles have stickers "Argyros Travel"

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Our meeting point. There you will meet your guide and you will start your experience

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    At this postcard-perfect village with the whitewashed facades and pastel-hued houses. Loose yourself in Oia’s winding streets, duck under bougainvillea archways and bask in the feel of Santorini’s allure.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The village of Pyrgos where you will have about 20 minutes to see this quaint village

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Prophet Elias Monastery which offers panoramic, wow-inspiring views as it’s the island’s highest point. There you will get a glimpse of how life as a monk is and explore this exquisite monastery.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Indulge in a 4-course wine tasting overlooking the captivating vineyards. Over the next hour you will get to know the winery and learn how wine was produced in Santorini in the past up until now. 20 € entrance per person

    50 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    Argyros Travel is an agency founded by local professionals, who strive for almost two generations, to show the unknown side of Santorini. What we do is help you get the journey of a lifetime, with seamless transportations services, specially designed island tours and accommodation. We chose our family name to be our band name because we are and want to remain a family business, dedicated to people who love Santorini as much as we do! ​ We are committed to pushing boundaries every day to maintain the high standards of our services and keep adding value.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Akrotiri Excavations: Often called the "Pompeii of the Aegean," this advanced prehistoric city featured two-story houses, vibrant frescoes, and an elaborate drainage system, showcasing the sophistication of Minoan civilization. Entrance 20€ per person

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    Red Beach Viewpoint: A stunning panoramic spot overlooking the iconic red cliffs and crystal-clear waters of Santorini’s most unique volcanic beach. Ideal for photos and breathtaking views.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Emporio Village: A charming traditional village with narrow alleys, a medieval Kasteli (castle), and well-preserved Cycladic architecture, offering a glimpse into Santorini’s history and local life

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • We suggest sunscreen, hat ,sunglasses and a jacket (for late in the evening if it is windy)
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Supplied by Argyros Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Wine Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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