Exclusive Shore Excursion : Scenic Santorini, Shopping & Winery
Overview
This tour is specially designed for cruise visitors who want to experience the very best of Santorini in a short time. Your journey begins in Oia, where iconic blue domes and breathtaking caldera views create unforgettable moments.
Continue with a scenic drive through Pyrgos, a charming hilltop village rich in traditional character, before heading up to Profitis Ilias Mountain, the highest point on the island, offering spectacular panoramic views.
Along the way, enjoy a wine tasting experience at a local traditional winery, discovering the unique flavors of Santorini’s indigenous grape varieties. You’ll also visit authentic villages like Megalochori, where cobblestone alleys and timeless architecture reveal the island’s true charm.
Led by friendly local drivers, this tour blends scenery, culture, and flavor into one seamless and memorable Santorini experience.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages You’ll sample four distinct local wines, each offering a unique flavor and showcasing Santorini’s rich winemaking heritage.
- Bottled water
- Stress-free coordination for cruise passengers (flexibility on the starting time)
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Fees and admissions that are not included in the itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
Upon your arrival, you will meet your driver/guide at the nearest meeting point to your Hotel, Airport, or Port. Your driver/guide will be easily recognizable, holding a sign with your name on it.For Cruise Ship Passengers: If you are arriving by cruise ship, you will typically tender from the ship to the old port. From there, please take the cable car up to the meeting point where your driver/guide will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name.
What To Expect
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Oia
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oia's Main Street
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Artemis Karamolegos Winery
1 hour 5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Megalochori - Traditional Village
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pyrgos Kallistis
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Meeting point for cruise passengers is the top of cable car
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Exclusive Shore Excursion : Scenic Santorini, Shopping & Winery?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Alcoholic beverages. You’ll sample four distinct local wines, each offering a unique flavor and showcasing Santorini’s rich winemaking heritage.
- Bottled water.
- Stress-free coordination for cruise passengers (flexibility on the starting time).
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Fees and admissions that are not included in the itinerary.
There 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 Exclusive Shore Excursion : Scenic Santorini, Shopping & Winery is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Exclusive Shore Excursion : Scenic Santorini, Shopping & Winery 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
- Alcoholic beveragesYou’ll sample four distinct local wines, each offering a unique flavor and showcasing Santorini’s rich winemaking heritage.
- Bottled water
- Stress-free coordination for cruise passengers (flexibility on the starting time)
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Fees and admissions that are not included in the itinerary
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Meeting point for cruise passengers is the top of cable car
