Overview
Personalize your visit to one of the world's most beautiful islands with a 6-hour Santorini Private Sightseeing Tour, which provides an easy overview of the Greek island visiting island's best spots. Travel between island highlights such as Red Beach, the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, and Oia, home to the iconic blue-domed churches, with the full attention of your expert local guide.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and multiple departure times are available, making it ideal for both cruise visitors and hotel guests.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
English-speaking local tour guide
Private transportation
Bottled water
All fees and/or taxes
Hotel/port/airport pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses & gratuities (optional)
Cable car tickets (6 EUR per person, per way) for cruise ship travelers
Entrance fees at museums (optional visits)
Lunch at a seaside restaurant (optional)
Optional Spanish-Speaking Guide
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Oia
1 hour 30 min
First, travel to the northern part of the island and visit the well-known village of Oia. Oia, with its picturesque blue-domed churches and breathtaking panoramic views, is one of Europe's most photographed places and a must-see.
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Megalochori
35 min
Leaving from the north, drive through steep hills and dry grassland to reach Megalochori, another traditional village in the island's center. Feel free to stroll the narrow pathways and take photos of the beautiful tiered bell towers along the way. Hundreds of tiny whitewashed houses with graceful architecture, beautiful blue-domed churches, and underground cave dwellings make up this settlement. You will learn about local culture and lifestyle in this picturesque and non-touristic setting.
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Akrotiri Lighthouse
20 min
Travel southwest to the Lighthouse. It was built in 1892 and is regarded as one of the best of its kind in the Cycladic Islands, as well as an excellent place to watch the sunset. Walk around it on the cliffs or sit on the rocks by the sea. A significant number of surrounding islands may be visible on a clear day.
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Red Beach
20 min
Then, travel to Santorini's most famous beach, Red Beach, a unique natural phenomenon, and capture breathtaking images of the volcanic scenery and reddish cliffs.
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Perivolos Beach
1 hour
After a ten-minute drive, arrive at the island's southernmost point and relax on Perivolos' black beach, which features fantastic seaside restaurants and crystal clear waters. You will have time to walk, swim in the Aegean Sea, and eat lunch at a seaside Greek restaurant while you are here (not included).
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Monastery of Profitis Ilias
25 min
Back on the minivan, driving through vineyard-filled terrain, you'll reach the island's highest point, the monastery of Prophet Elias, at 565 meters above sea level. Sip some wine and sample local products made by the monks who live in this old monastery built in 1711 while admiring the panoramic views of the entire island.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- The rest of the time will be spent on the vehicle while moving from one place to the other
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Best Of Santorini Private Customizable Tour
Can I cancel Best Of Santorini Private Customizable Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port/airport pickup and drop-off
What's not included?
- Personal expenses & gratuities (optional)
- Cable car tickets (6 EUR per person, per way) for cruise ship travelers
- Entrance fees at museums (optional visits)
- Lunch at a seaside restaurant (optional)
- Optional Spanish-Speaking Guide
Which places does it visit?
It visits Oia, Megalochori, Akrotiri Lighthouse, Red Beach, Perivolos Beach, Monastery of Profitis Ilias.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Greek, English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Santorini i-Land Tours
