Santorini Must-See Highlights Private Tour
This private, flexible sightseeing tour covers Santorini’s most spectacular sights with a guide. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi between locations at your own pace. Choose from iconic villages like postcard-perfect Oia, volcanic beaches, and panoramic viewpoints. The tour accommodates groups up to 30 with various vehicle options and offers tender-friendly timing for cruise guests. Well-suited to couples, families, friends, and multi-generational groups.
Highlights
- ✓Private, flexible tour with a dedicated local guide and tailored itinerary
- ✓Avoid crowded moments and places on busy port days
- ✓Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles for groups up to 30 travelers
- ✓Tender-friendly timing with guaranteed ship return for cruise guests ;
What you'll see & do
- ✓Discover Greece’s top attraction: the village of Oia, where every corner looks like a postcard. On the northern tip of Santorini, is a true showcase of the island’s charming architecture. Walk through marble streets lined with little shops, art galleries, and cozy cafes, see the famous blue-domed churches, and enjoy amazing views of the caldera, the volcano and the deep blue Aegean Sea. Cliffside houses dot the landscape and create picture-perfect scenes at every turn. Free time for a walk, shopping and photos
- ✓Don't spend your precious time in Santorini standing in long lines! Skip the crowds with your private guide and experience the beautiful blue dome viewpoints you've seen in travel guides and all over social media. These famous churches are the most photographed spot in Greece—a postcard moment you don’t want to miss.
- ✓Reach the heart of Firostefani, home to the enchanting Three Bells Church. Access to the apex of the village presents an amazing panoramic view, stretching across the crimson cliffs from Imerovigli to Oia village, perched over the sea. Gaze upon charming whitewashed houses, historical castle ruins, and breathtaking sea views encompassing the volcano, providing a stunning backdrop for your photos.
- ✓Take in the legendary Fira to Oia trail—no need for hiking boots. Gaze across sweeping caldera cliffs and twist along volcano roads, all from the comfort of a private vehicle, while hidden viewpoints drift by your window.
- ✓A fascinating blend of past and present, where traditional cave houses meet modern design elements, all residing in perfect harmony. Venture into a 17th-century cave house and let its rich history and enchanting aura surround you.
- ✓Catch a glimpse of Pyrgos from the outskirts, with its numerous blue dome churches and white houses, embracing the highest hill, where this village is built, the prior capital, at the center of the island.
- ✓Drive to the south west coast and stop by the famous volcanic beach. Admire its unique sand embraced by red lava cliffs ending into the sea. Ancient rocks rise above emerald waters—a stunning contrast canvas for unforgettable photos.
- ✓Optional visit to prehistoric settlement of Greece, the "Pompeii of the Aegean", a 3,500-year-old village. Admission ticket 20€ is not included
- ✓Continue your journey to the east side of the island to visit the striking black-sand beach of Perissa. Here, you can indulge in a leisurely lunch, unwind, or enjoy a refreshing swim.
- ✓Optional visit to a winery. Let our knowledgeable guide take you to a unique winery, perhaps one with a stunning view or a traditional one that's a bit off the beaten path, the choice is up to you!
- ✓From Oia and caldera views to traditional villages, beaches, and optional winery or archaeological stops, this private experience is designed to make Santorini easy, scenic, and personal. Flexible to your need, if you wish to add an extra spot or skip some of the recommended below.
What's included
- ✓Private & Personalized Tour for your group only away from crowds
- ✓Cruise port / hotel / ferry / airport pickup and drop-off
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi
- ✓Dedicated local guide with a flexible itinerary tailored to your pace and interests
What's not included
- ✓Entrance fees at optional visits (Wineries & Museums)
- ✓Cruise-port access costs: regular cable car tickets, Fast Lane Priority Access or private water taxi
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel comfortably together; Groups of 1–3 travel in a private car; 4–6 in a private minivan; and 7–19 in a Sprinter Van or similar premium vehicle. Groups of up to 30 can be accommodated in one bus or two minibuses.
Walking, pace and stop selection can be adjusted for families, seniors and multi-generational groups; please let us know in advance if anyone would benefit from a more relaxed day.
Tender-friendly timing with Guaranteed Ship Return for cruise guests.
Optional cruise-port access add-ons, including Santorini Cable Car Fast Lane Priority Access or a private water taxi, can be arranged after booking on request, subject to availability and operating conditions. These are not included in the standard tour price.
Full refund is received if your cruise ship cancels its Santorini port call.
If you are staying at a hotel or Airbnb, add the property name or nearest hotel to your booking details. We will confirm pickup from the hotel parking area or the nearest vehicle-accessible point. If you are arriving by ferry or plane, select Athinios Ferry Port or Santorini Airport as your pickup point. Santorini Cruise port pickup is available according to your ship’s tender arrangements. Guests arriving at Fira Old Port normally meet their guide at the Cable Car Upper Station after coming up from the port. Guests tendered to Athinios Port can be collected directly from the ferry port arrivals area. On busy cruise days, Santorini Cable Car Fast Lane Priority Access or a private water taxi from the Old Port can also be arranged on request as optional add-ons. With Priority Access, your meeting point remains at the upper cable-car station. With a private water taxi, we coordinate pickup at Athinios or Ammoudi, depending on the agreed route and operating conditions.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Santorini Must-See Highlights Private Tour
This private, flexible sightseeing tour covers Santorini’s most spectacular sights with a guide. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi between locations at your own pace. Choose from iconic villages like postcard-perfect Oia, volcanic beaches, and panoramic viewpoints. The tour accommodates groups up to 30 with various vehicle options and offers tender-friendly timing for cruise guests. Well-suited to couples, families, friends, and multi-generational groups.
Highlights
- ✓Private, flexible tour with a dedicated local guide and tailored itinerary
- ✓Avoid crowded moments and places on busy port days
- ✓Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles for groups up to 30 travelers
- ✓Tender-friendly timing with guaranteed ship return for cruise guests ;
What you'll see & do
- ✓Discover Greece’s top attraction: the village of Oia, where every corner looks like a postcard. On the northern tip of Santorini, is a true showcase of the island’s charming architecture. Walk through marble streets lined with little shops, art galleries, and cozy cafes, see the famous blue-domed churches, and enjoy amazing views of the caldera, the volcano and the deep blue Aegean Sea. Cliffside houses dot the landscape and create picture-perfect scenes at every turn. Free time for a walk, shopping and photos
- ✓Don't spend your precious time in Santorini standing in long lines! Skip the crowds with your private guide and experience the beautiful blue dome viewpoints you've seen in travel guides and all over social media. These famous churches are the most photographed spot in Greece—a postcard moment you don’t want to miss.
- ✓Reach the heart of Firostefani, home to the enchanting Three Bells Church. Access to the apex of the village presents an amazing panoramic view, stretching across the crimson cliffs from Imerovigli to Oia village, perched over the sea. Gaze upon charming whitewashed houses, historical castle ruins, and breathtaking sea views encompassing the volcano, providing a stunning backdrop for your photos.
- ✓Take in the legendary Fira to Oia trail—no need for hiking boots. Gaze across sweeping caldera cliffs and twist along volcano roads, all from the comfort of a private vehicle, while hidden viewpoints drift by your window.
- ✓A fascinating blend of past and present, where traditional cave houses meet modern design elements, all residing in perfect harmony. Venture into a 17th-century cave house and let its rich history and enchanting aura surround you.
- ✓Catch a glimpse of Pyrgos from the outskirts, with its numerous blue dome churches and white houses, embracing the highest hill, where this village is built, the prior capital, at the center of the island.
- ✓Drive to the south west coast and stop by the famous volcanic beach. Admire its unique sand embraced by red lava cliffs ending into the sea. Ancient rocks rise above emerald waters—a stunning contrast canvas for unforgettable photos.
- ✓Optional visit to prehistoric settlement of Greece, the "Pompeii of the Aegean", a 3,500-year-old village. Admission ticket 20€ is not included
- ✓Continue your journey to the east side of the island to visit the striking black-sand beach of Perissa. Here, you can indulge in a leisurely lunch, unwind, or enjoy a refreshing swim.
- ✓Optional visit to a winery. Let our knowledgeable guide take you to a unique winery, perhaps one with a stunning view or a traditional one that's a bit off the beaten path, the choice is up to you!
- ✓From Oia and caldera views to traditional villages, beaches, and optional winery or archaeological stops, this private experience is designed to make Santorini easy, scenic, and personal. Flexible to your need, if you wish to add an extra spot or skip some of the recommended below.
What's included
- ✓Private & Personalized Tour for your group only away from crowds
- ✓Cruise port / hotel / ferry / airport pickup and drop-off
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi
- ✓Dedicated local guide with a flexible itinerary tailored to your pace and interests
What's not included
- ✓Entrance fees at optional visits (Wineries & Museums)
- ✓Cruise-port access costs: regular cable car tickets, Fast Lane Priority Access or private water taxi
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel comfortably together; Groups of 1–3 travel in a private car; 4–6 in a private minivan; and 7–19 in a Sprinter Van or similar premium vehicle. Groups of up to 30 can be accommodated in one bus or two minibuses.
Walking, pace and stop selection can be adjusted for families, seniors and multi-generational groups; please let us know in advance if anyone would benefit from a more relaxed day.
Tender-friendly timing with Guaranteed Ship Return for cruise guests.
Optional cruise-port access add-ons, including Santorini Cable Car Fast Lane Priority Access or a private water taxi, can be arranged after booking on request, subject to availability and operating conditions. These are not included in the standard tour price.
Full refund is received if your cruise ship cancels its Santorini port call.
If you are staying at a hotel or Airbnb, add the property name or nearest hotel to your booking details. We will confirm pickup from the hotel parking area or the nearest vehicle-accessible point. If you are arriving by ferry or plane, select Athinios Ferry Port or Santorini Airport as your pickup point. Santorini Cruise port pickup is available according to your ship’s tender arrangements. Guests arriving at Fira Old Port normally meet their guide at the Cable Car Upper Station after coming up from the port. Guests tendered to Athinios Port can be collected directly from the ferry port arrivals area. On busy cruise days, Santorini Cable Car Fast Lane Priority Access or a private water taxi from the Old Port can also be arranged on request as optional add-ons. With Priority Access, your meeting point remains at the upper cable-car station. With a private water taxi, we coordinate pickup at Athinios or Ammoudi, depending on the agreed route and operating conditions.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.