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Best of Santorini Experience: 6-Hour Private Tour

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From $210.38 per person

See the top sights of Santorini on a private tour by Mercedes minibus. Admire the famous Santorini Caldera, visit the Venetsanos Winery and more.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English, Russian, German
Pickup included: Your hotel or nearest point accessible by vehicle, the cable-car station at Fira, or the airport arrival terminal. If you are coming to Santorini from Athens or other Greek islands on a day trip, the tour can offer you a complimentary airport/port pickup and drop off service upon request, the meeting point for cruise ship travelers, is at the exit of the cable car in Fira town. The guide will wait for you with a sign bearing your name. Please arrive at the meeting point 5-10 minutes before the activity starts.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Explore the ancient ruins at Akrotiri
Taste Santorini wines on an outdoor terrace with stunning views
Visit the famous Blue Dome Church in Firostefani

Full description

This private tour has a flexible itinerary, with various optional stops. The first stop is to take in views of the Santorini Caldera and hear commentary from your guide on its formation. Continue through scenic countryside to the village of Oia, the most photographed location in Santorini. You’ll also visit the village of Imerovigli, situated on a higher cliff with an incredible view. Make a short stop in Firostefani to see the famous Blue Dome Church, the subject of so many Santorini postcards. Continue to the peak of Prophet Ilias, the island’s highest mountain, standing 2,000 feet above sea level. Next on the itinerary is a visit to the village of Megalochori or Pyrgos. Take a guided walk along narrow paths, so you can see how the locals live. You can then take an optional stop at Akrotiri Archaeological Site if you want to explore the excavations: the site of a prehistoric Bronze Age city that was frozen in time by ash from the Minoan volcanic eruption. You will explore the ruins on your own as your guide is not permitted inside (admission fees are also at own expense). Take time to admire the Red and Black beaches on this tour, as well as an optional winery visit to Estate Argyros or Venetsanos Winery, where you can taste local wine and enjoy caldera with a view from the top of the winery.

Includes

Private tour
Professional guide, private local tour guide during the whole tour for groups of 4 or more people
Pick-up and drop off (at designated locations)
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
Bottled water

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks
Entrance fees to Akrotiri (€12)
Entry/Admission to Venetsanos Winery and Estate Argyros

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form

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Important information

Know before you go

The itinerary is flexible and can be customized according to your preferences
Children must be accompanied by an adult, infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
An average amount of easy walking is involved
This tour operates in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
No-shows cannot be refunded