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Private Santorini Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

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Santorini, Greece
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450 to 480 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Enjoy personalized attention from your native Santorini guide and get an eye-opening look into historic places, listen to in-the-know commentary and capture marvelous island views. Travel in style as you hit the top attractions on Santorini. The more you discover, the more you'll want to see. The tour that includes Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, excavations of Akrotiri (by yourself), Red Beach, Black Sand Beach, Profitis Ilias, Pyrgos village or Megalochori traditional village, and Venetsanos winery or Agyros estate optional. The perfect way to get to know Santorini in one day.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Pickup and drop-off from all hotels and villa in Santorini
  • Private tour with private transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuites
  • Entrance fees Argyros estate
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Meeting and Pickup

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• Please advise the activity provider which pickup point you will choose. • You will receive an email with detailed pickup instructions. Be sure to check your spam folder for the email. • The meeting location for cruise ship travelers is at the exit of the cable car upper station. • Cruise ship passengers are tendered out at Santorini Old Harbor, which is inaccessible by car. • The guide will hold a sign with your name on it. If you need custom transportation, please contact us to arrange it. • Time for this tour is flexible if we have availability. • The tour is private for groups of 1 up to 18 people. • Your tour guide will be happy to assist you with general information and lunch spot suggestions, but wine-tasting and lunch prices are not included in the tour. • If you are coming to Santorini from Athens on a day trip, the tour can offer you a complimentary airport, port pickup, and drop-off service upon request.

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Imerovigli

Next, continue to the village of Imerovigli, an ideal spot for snapping more pictures. Your guide will lead the way into the heart of the village, explaining its architecture and showing you the beautiful blue-domed cathedral and hotels perched high on the caldera cliffs.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oia

Stop at the edge of Santorini’s caldera to take in the awesome views, and on arrival in Oia, explore the narrow, marble-paved streets. Admire the architecture of the captains’ houses, delve into the prettiest parts of the village, and take as many photographs as you can.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Monastery of Profitis Ilias

Visit and continue to the Prophet Ilias Monastery, situated on the top of Santorini’s highest mountain. Enjoy the panoramic island and Aegean views from the summit and then head to Megalochori, one of Santorini's most beautiful villages.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Castelli of Pyrgos

Visit Pyrgos, the old capital, where you’ll take a guided walk along narrow paths to the ruins of the Venetian castle.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Megalochori - Traditional Village

A picturesque village where you can wander along paved paths and admire classic Greek buildings, churches with blue domes and bell towers. You will also have the opportunity to enter the underground caves of the 18th century and see the place where people lived in the past.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Akrotiri Archaeological Site

Discover Akrotiri ruins and admire the elaborate drainage system, sophisticated multi-storied buildings, magnificent wall paintings, and excavated furniture and vessels that show the former settlement's great prosperity.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Emporio

Visit and explore Emporio, the largest village of the Greek island of Santorini. You can look at the historic windmills and have an excellent view of the rest of the island.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Perivolos Beach

Take a walking tour here before venturing to the famous black beach at Perissa-Perivolos. Get time here to explore or swim, and if you wish, enjoy an optional lunch at a local fish taverna (own expense).
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Venetsanos Winery

Experience Venetsanos winery, built on the edge of the caldera cliffs, and commanding gorgeous views of the sea and volcano. Enjoy a tasting of three, four, or five different wines on the winery’s outdoor terrace as you admire the stunning backdrop.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Red Beach

Discover, explore, and admire the Red beach - the island's most unique natural beach, where red is the dominant color. Take amazing pictures of huge volcanic rocks and steep hills that create breathtaking wild landscapes. This wonderful volcanic landscape will attract your full attention.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Santorini Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Pickup and drop-off from all hotels and villa in Santorini
  • Private tour with private transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Professional English speaking driver
  • Local knowledgeable guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuites
  • Entrance fees Argyros estate
  • Akrotiri Archaeological site

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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