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Santorini Private Custom Tour for Cruise & Hotel Guests

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3 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Arabic, Russian

Overview

Discover the best of Santorini with a fully customizable private tour designed around your interests, pace, and schedule. Perfect for cruise ship passengers, hotel guests, or airport arrivals, this exclusive experience allows you to explore the island’s most iconic highlights — from the blue domes of Oia and the vibrant capital of Fira to the dramatic volcanic scenery of Red Beach and beyond.

Travel in comfort in a private air-conditioned van with a dedicated English-speaking local driver who shares insider tips and brings Santorini’s history, culture, and hidden gems to life. Whether you have 3 hours or a full 8-hour day, this flexible Santorini private tour ensures a seamless, stress-free experience tailored just for you.

• Flexible duration: 3–8 hours
• 100% personalized itinerary
• Pickup from hotels, Fira Cable Car (cruise guests), or Santorini Airport
• Ideal for couples, families & small groups up to 7 guests

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Exclusive tour: only your group will participate
  • Custom itinerary and flexible tour length (3 to 8 hours)
  • Gratuities
  • Everything not mentioned in What's Included
  • Cable car tickets (for cruise ship travellers) - 10 Eur per person per way
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Meeting and Pickup

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Hotel & Airbnb Guests: Pickup is from your lobby or the nearest location accessible by vehicle. Once we receive the name of your accommodation, we will contact you to arrange the pick up.Cruise Ship Passengers: Your guide will meet you outside the upper station of the cable car in Fira, holding a sign with our company logo and your name.Airport: your guide will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal holding a sign with our company logo and your name on it.

What To Expect

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Oia

Optional stop - Discover the enchanting village of Oia, famous for its whitewashed homes and iconic blue-domed churches. Stroll along its charming pedestrian lanes filled with boutique stores, galleries, cafés, and restaurants, all set against spectacular caldera views over the Aegean Sea. While there, you can admire landmarks such as the Maritime Museum, the ruins of a Venetian fortress, traditional cave houses, and elegant neoclassical mansions that reflect the village’s rich seafaring heritage. If you choose an afternoon departure, you may also witness Oia’s world-renowned sunset. Please note that during high season the village can be very crowded.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Imerovigli

Optional stop - Discover Imerovigli, the highest village on the caldera, known for its peaceful atmosphere and breathtaking panoramic views. Stroll through its quiet lanes lined with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches. From here, you can admire the iconic Skaros Rock, a dramatic volcanic outcrop that once held a medieval fortress and offers spectacular photo opportunities over the Aegean Sea.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Firostefani

Optional stop - This traditional settlement sits gracefully along the edge of the caldera cliffs, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Pause at one of its scenic viewpoints to admire the dramatic volcanic landscape, along with the iconic Three Bells and blue domed church of Fira, one of Santorini’s most photographed and recognizable landmarks.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Megalochori

Optional Visit - Megalochori is a charming and authentic village known for its traditional character and welcoming atmosphere. The central square serves as the social heart of the community, where locals gather at small cafés to relax and enjoy daily life. Around the village, you will also find traditional taverns, coffee spots, and local shops that reflect the island’s local culture and heritage.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Perivolos Beach

Optional Visit - Enjoy some free time at Perissa Beach and Perivolos Beach, two of the island’s most popular black sand seaside destinations. Relax along the volcanic shoreline, swim in the clear Aegean waters, or simply unwind under the Greek sun. The beaches offer several seaside restaurants, cafés, and bars where you can enjoy a drink or a meal while taking in the coastal scenery. Umbrellas and sunbeds are available for rent, and in some beach clubs they may be provided free of charge if you purchase food or beverages. Water sports activities are also available nearby for those looking for a more active experience.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Monastery of Profitis Ilias

Highest peak of the island with breathtaking views
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Akrotiri

Optional stop to explore the archaeological area or enjoy the lighthouse viewpoint
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Red Beach

Unique volcanic red cliffs and crystal-clear waters
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pyrgos Kallistis

Pyrgos is a historic hilltop village often considered one of the island’s most authentic settlements. Its 16th-century Venetian castle sits at the highest point, reflecting the defensive architecture that shaped the village’s design, with narrow winding alleys arranged in a circular pattern. Surrounded by vineyards, whitewashed cave houses, blue-domed churches, and stone-paved paths, Pyrgos offers a charming atmosphere for a relaxing walk while discovering the traditional character of old Santorini
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • What to Bring: passport or ID card, sunscreen, cash or credit card
  • What to Wear: hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a towel, swim wear and a change of clothes if you wish to swim.
  • Info for cruise ship guests: Santorini is a tender port. There are 2 ports in Santorini, Fira Old Port (where the cable car is, which takes you to Fira town) and Athinios (ferry and commercial pier). Please make sure to take the right tender and disembark to Fira Old port and not Athinios, as you'll will need to take the cable car to join the tour (cable car ride is couple of minutes).

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santorini Private Custom Tour for Cruise & Hotel Guests?

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 (EEST). 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

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  • Bottled water
  • Exclusive tour: only your group will participate
  • Custom itinerary and flexible tour length (3 to 8 hours)
  • Private air-conditioned van and private English speaking driver
  • Hotel and airport pickup/drop-off. Cruise passengers: Pickup at upper station of the Fira cable car
  • Gratuities
  • Everything not mentioned in What's Included
  • Cable car tickets (for cruise ship travellers) - 10 Eur per person per way
  • Food and Drinks (optional)
  • Entrance fees to Akrotiri archeological site and museums (optional visit)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • After booking, our team will reach out to you to provide further details to coordinate your arrival.
  • What to Bring: passport or ID card, sunscreen, cash or credit card
  • What to Wear: hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a towel, swim wear and a change of clothes if you wish to swim.
  • Info for cruise ship guests: Santorini is a tender port. There are 2 ports in Santorini, Fira Old Port (where the cable car is, which takes you to Fira town) and Athinios (ferry and commercial pier). Please make sure to take the right tender and disembark to Fira Old port and not Athinios, as you'll will need to take the cable car to join the tour (cable car ride is couple of minutes).
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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