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Discover the best of Santorini with a fully customizable private tour designed around your interests, pace, and schedule. Perfect for cruise ship passengers, hotel guests, or airport arrivals, this exclusive experience allows you to explore the island’s most iconic highlights — from the blue domes of Oia and the vibrant capital of Fira to the dramatic volcanic scenery of Red Beach and beyond.
Travel in comfort in a private air-conditioned van with a dedicated English-speaking local driver who shares insider tips and brings Santorini’s history, culture, and hidden gems to life. Whether you have 3 hours or a full 8-hour day, this flexible Santorini private tour ensures a seamless, stress-free experience tailored just for you.
• Flexible duration: 3–8 hours
• 100% personalized itinerary
• Pickup from hotels, Fira Cable Car (cruise guests), or Santorini Airport
• Ideal for couples, families & small groups up to 7 guests
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel & Airbnb Guests: Pickup is from your lobby or the nearest location accessible by vehicle. Once we receive the name of your accommodation, we will contact you to arrange the pick up.
Cruise Ship Passengers: Your guide will meet you outside the upper station of the cable car in Fira, holding a sign with our company logo and your name.
Airport: your guide will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal holding a sign with our company logo and your name on it.
Itinerary
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1Oia
Optional stop - Discover the enchanting village of Oia, famous for its whitewashed homes and iconic blue-domed churches. Stroll along its charming pedestrian lanes filled with boutique stores, galleries, cafés, and restaurants, all set against spectacular caldera views over the Aegean Sea. While there, you can admire landmarks such as the Maritime Museum, the ruins of a Venetian fortress, traditional cave houses, and elegant neoclassical mansions that reflect the village’s rich seafaring heritage. If you choose an afternoon departure, you may also witness Oia’s world-renowned sunset. Please note that during high season the village can be very crowded.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Imerovigli
Optional stop - Discover Imerovigli, the highest village on the caldera, known for its peaceful atmosphere and breathtaking panoramic views. Stroll through its quiet lanes lined with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches. From here, you can admire the iconic Skaros Rock, a dramatic volcanic outcrop that once held a medieval fortress and offers spectacular photo opportunities over the Aegean Sea.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Firostefani
Optional stop - This traditional settlement sits gracefully along the edge of the caldera cliffs, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Pause at one of its scenic viewpoints to admire the dramatic volcanic landscape, along with the iconic Three Bells and blue domed church of Fira, one of Santorini’s most photographed and recognizable landmarks.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Megalochori
Optional Visit - Megalochori is a charming and authentic village known for its traditional character and welcoming atmosphere. The central square serves as the social heart of the community, where locals gather at small cafés to relax and enjoy daily life. Around the village, you will also find traditional taverns, coffee spots, and local shops that reflect the island’s local culture and heritage.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Perivolos Beach
Optional Visit - Enjoy some free time at Perissa Beach and Perivolos Beach, two of the island’s most popular black sand seaside destinations. Relax along the volcanic shoreline, swim in the clear Aegean waters, or simply unwind under the Greek sun. The beaches offer several seaside restaurants, cafés, and bars where you can enjoy a drink or a meal while taking in the coastal scenery. Umbrellas and sunbeds are available for rent, and in some beach clubs they may be provided free of charge if you purchase food or beverages. Water sports activities are also available nearby for those looking for a more active experience.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Monastery of Profitis Ilias
Highest peak of the island with breathtaking views
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Akrotiri
Optional stop to explore the archaeological area or enjoy the lighthouse viewpoint
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Red Beach
Unique volcanic red cliffs and crystal-clear waters
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Pyrgos Kallistis
Pyrgos is a historic hilltop village often considered one of the island’s most authentic settlements. Its 16th-century Venetian castle sits at the highest point, reflecting the defensive architecture that shaped the village’s design, with narrow winding alleys arranged in a circular pattern. Surrounded by vineyards, whitewashed cave houses, blue-domed churches, and stone-paved paths, Pyrgos offers a charming atmosphere for a relaxing walk while discovering the traditional character of old Santorini
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- After booking, our team will reach out to you to provide further details to coordinate your arrival.
- What to Bring: passport or ID card, sunscreen, cash or credit card
- What to Wear: hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a towel, swim wear and a change of clothes if you wish to swim.
- Info for cruise ship guests: Santorini is a tender port. There are 2 ports in Santorini, Fira Old Port (where the cable car is, which takes you to Fira town) and Athinios (ferry and commercial pier). Please make sure to take the right tender and disembark to Fira Old port and not Athinios, as you'll will need to take the cable car to join the tour (cable car ride is couple of minutes).
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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