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Santorini Full-Day Private: Caldera Sailing & Island Excursion

Santorini, Greece

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9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Enhance your visit to the world's most unique island with a full-day private tour of Santorini, and enjoy the opportunity to observe the island's beauty while traversing the island's unique scenery and sailing along the deep blue waters. Allow us to show you the highlights of the island, including Oia, the Lighthouse, Vlychada Black Beach, Megalochori, and a sunset sailing cruise to Santorini's caldera.

What's Included

  • Dinner Greek menu prepared on the spot
  • Free WiFi
  • Towels & Jackets (to be returned to the crew)
  • Personal expenses & gratuities (optional)
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Meeting and Pickup

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This tour includes pick up & drop off from most hotels in Santorini, or the closest accessible point, as well as the top of the cable car for cruise ship visitors.

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Oia

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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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Megalochori

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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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Akrotiri Lighthouse

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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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vlychada Beach

After a fifteen-minute drive, arrive at the island's southernmost point and step on Vlychada's black beach, which features fantastic rock formations at the background.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vlychada

Time to get onboard and get prepared for our private 5-hour cruise departure from the Vlychada Marina.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Beach

Passing by the most popular beach of the island of Santorini, where you will briefly make a stop to take some pictures of this unique, beautiful and colorful volcanic landscape from the water.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

White Beach (pass by)

Over passing the beautiful and only accessible by boat white beach, a stunning creation of the massive volcanic eruptions.
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Aspronisi

On our way you will be able to witness the naturally sculpted on a black rock Indian’s face, before we enter the caldera of Santorini where the picturesque lighthouse is on the top of the cliff on the right. On the left, witness the remaining of an eruption, an island consisting of pumice, the island of Aspronisi.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santorini Volcano (pass by)

This is the time where our sailboat passes between the two volcanoes (Palaia & Nea Kameni) and approaches the sulfuric warm water of the hot springs (warm springs). ps. we do not usually stop there to swim since it is overcrowded and the sulfur can destroy your bathing suit. Moreover, we do not go on the volcano, but we go on the cruise.
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Thirassia

Finally you can swim at the calm and crystal clear waters of Thirassia island and enjoy your tasteful meal cooked on board for you having the chance to marvel at the eastward view of the caldera. This will be the time to witness the wonderful Santorini sunset on board.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vlychada

After the beautiful sunset, we will head back to the Marina of Vlychada, where your transfer will be waiting for you to drive you back to the same spot you were picked up.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santorini

Travel time between attractions is included in tour's total duration
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travel time between attractions are included in the total tour duration.
  • Operated by a business

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Santorini Full-Day Private: Caldera Sailing & Island Excursion?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • DinnerGreek menu prepared on the spot
  • Free WiFi
  • Towels & Jackets (to be returned to the crew)
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  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Drinks (soft drinks, beers, white Santorini wine, water)
  • Private tour on luxury A/C vehicle & a 44-ft sail boat
  • Hotel/port/airport pickup and drop-off
  • English-speaking local tour guide
  • Personal expenses & gratuities (optional)

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travel time between attractions are included in the total tour duration.
  • Operated by a business

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