Santorini Island Tour for Cruise Travelers Small Group
Overview
Discover Santorini’s most iconic villages—Oia, Imerovigli, and Pyrgos—on a relaxed, small-group tour designed especially for cruise ship travelers. Led by a knowledgeable local guide and with a small-group format, this tour ensures a more personal and engaging experience.
Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus and enjoy the flexibility of morning or afternoon departures, making it easy to tailor your sightseeing to your cruise schedule or preferred pace of the day. Capture stunning caldera views, stroll through charming alleys, and snap unforgettable photos in Santorini’s most picturesque spots. Explore hidden gems and quiet corners away from the crowds, experience panoramic views of the Aegean, and immerse yourself in the island’s authentic charm.
Perfect for first-time visitors or those seeking a serene, memorable shore excursion, this tour turns limited time on the island into a truly unforgettable experience.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English/Spanish/ Portguese speaking Guide
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
- Cable car tickets
Meeting Location
Ipapantis 10
Thira 847 00, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Fira
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pyrgos Kallistis
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oia
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Imerovigli
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Firostefani
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fira
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- What to Bring: passport or ID card, sunscreen, cash or credit card
- What to Wear: hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes
- Tour sequence may vary
- Cable car tickets are not included.
- 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).
- Give yourself enough waiting time as you might encounter long lines to enter the cable car.
- For morning departure: After embarking on your cruise ship, we suggest asking the cruise ship Guest Relation Officers for more details on how to have a priority disembarkation to be able to join the tour at 10:00.
- Afternoon departure is ideal for guests whose cruise arrives in the morning or early afternoon and departs at 21:00 or later — perfect for those who prefer a relaxed morning before exploring Santorini.
- This intimate small-group tour offers a relaxed, scenic introduction to Santorini, with a more personal experience than large bus tours.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This excursion involves total walking for more than two hours on cobbled streets and uneven ground. We recommend you wear comfortable non-slip walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. In addition to the extensive amount of walking on this tour, there is a 10-minute walk from/to the bus parking area in Oia and Fira.
- At the end of the tour in Fira, guests must be able to walk 0.5 mile in town to reach the cable car station. Long waiting and queuing time are expected to enter the cable car station during peak season.
- After booking, our team will reach out to you to provide further details to coordinate your arrival.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- English/Spanish/ Portguese speaking Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
- Cable car tickets.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Santorini Island Tour for Cruise Travelers Small Group is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- What to Bring: passport or ID card, sunscreen, cash or credit card
- What to Wear: hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes
- Tour sequence may vary
- Cable car tickets are not included.
- 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).
- Give yourself enough waiting time as you might encounter long lines to enter the cable car.
- For morning departure: After embarking on your cruise ship, we suggest asking the cruise ship Guest Relation Officers for more details on how to have a priority disembarkation to be able to join the tour at 10:00.
- Afternoon departure is ideal for guests whose cruise arrives in the morning or early afternoon and departs at 21:00 or later — perfect for those who prefer a relaxed morning before exploring Santorini.
- This intimate small-group tour offers a relaxed, scenic introduction to Santorini, with a more personal experience than large bus tours.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Santorini Island Tour for Cruise Travelers Small Group will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English/Spanish/ Portguese speaking Guide
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
- Cable car tickets
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- What to Bring: passport or ID card, sunscreen, cash or credit card
- What to Wear: hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes
- Tour sequence may vary
- Cable car tickets are not included.
- 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).
- Give yourself enough waiting time as you might encounter long lines to enter the cable car.
- For morning departure: After embarking on your cruise ship, we suggest asking the cruise ship Guest Relation Officers for more details on how to have a priority disembarkation to be able to join the tour at 10:00.
- Afternoon departure is ideal for guests whose cruise arrives in the morning or early afternoon and departs at 21:00 or later — perfect for those who prefer a relaxed morning before exploring Santorini.
- This intimate small-group tour offers a relaxed, scenic introduction to Santorini, with a more personal experience than large bus tours.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This excursion involves total walking for more than two hours on cobbled streets and uneven ground. We recommend you wear comfortable non-slip walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. In addition to the extensive amount of walking on this tour, there is a 10-minute walk from/to the bus parking area in Oia and Fira.
- At the end of the tour in Fira, guests must be able to walk 0.5 mile in town to reach the cable car station. Long waiting and queuing time are expected to enter the cable car station during peak season.
- After booking, our team will reach out to you to provide further details to coordinate your arrival.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
