Santorini Cable Car-Free & Stress-Free Private Island Tour
Overview
The ideal shore excursion for cruise passengers who want to make the most of their limited time on the island!
Skip the gondola and the long queues with this exclusive, tailor-made 5-hour private tour.
Your journey begins at the Old Port, where you’ll board a shared water taxi that whisks you past the long cable car queues directly to Athinios Port.
Discover the best of Santorini, including the Three Bells of Fira, the Iconic Blue Domed Churches, Traditional Villages, Panoramic Caldera Views, the Monastery of Profit Ilias, and the Volcanic Black Beach.
The itinerary can be customized to your interests & preferences.
PLEASE NOTE:
The water taxi service is shared with other passengers and is subject to the port authorities and weather conditions.
In the event of extreme weather, the water taxi may be delayed or unavailable due to safety concerns.
In such cases, alternative arrangements or refund options will be provided.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
- Skip the Gondola
- Port pick-up & drop-off
- Full refund in case of a change to the cruise schedule
- Shared Water Taxi
- Commentary from your driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Food & drinks
Meeting Location
Fira 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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Santorini Old Harbor
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Athinios Port Santorini
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Firostefani
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Finikia
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oia
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Perivolos
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- There are no health restictions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The remaining time will be spent on driving from one location to another.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santorini Cable Car-Free & Stress-Free Private Island Tour?
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Activity code: C-122256P5
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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).
- Bottled water.
- Transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus.
- Skip the Gondola.
- Port pick-up & drop-off.
- Full refund in case of a change to the cruise schedule.
- Shared Water Taxi.
- Commentary from your driver/guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food & drinks.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. 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 Cable Car-Free & Stress-Free Private Island Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- There are no health restictions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Santorini Cable Car-Free & Stress-Free Private Island Tour 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
- Bottled water
- Transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
- Skip the Gondola
- Port pick-up & drop-off
- Full refund in case of a change to the cruise schedule
- Shared Water Taxi
- Commentary from your driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Food & drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- There are no health restictions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The remaining time will be spent on driving from one location to another.
