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Private Santorini Half Day Highlights 4-Hour Tour & Native Driver

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Spend 4:00 hours with a friendly local guide while exploring the sunset tour in Oia on this private tour. Witness stunning sights on the island while seeing the sun setting over the ocean. Venture into Prophet Elias, Pyrgos, Megalochori, Imerovigli, and Oia. Enjoy a romantic trip or an adventurous atmosphere with friends or family. This tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan.
- Embark on this incredible journey and immerse yourself in all the magic and charm of the island.
- Visit picturesque villages with traditional houses, churches with blue roofs and walking paths, historical sites, breathtaking landscapes, and seascapes.
- Watch the spectacular sunsets against the majestic sky.
- A private custom tour means individualized attention.
- Cover ground quickly in Santorini by private transportation.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Private tour
  • Gratuites
  • Food and drinks
  • Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers
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Meeting and Pickup

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• Please advise the activity provider which pickup point you will choose. • You will receive an email with detailed pickup instructions. Be sure to check your spam folder for the email. • The meeting location for cruise ship travelers is at the exit of the cable car upper station. • Cruise ship passengers are tendered out at Santorini Old Harbor, which is inaccessible by car. • The guide will hold a sign with your name written on it. If you need custom transportation, please contact us to arrange it. • Time for this tour is flexible if we have availability. • The tour is private for groups of 1 up to 15 people. • If you are coming to Santorini from Athens on a day trip, the tour can offer you a complimentary airport, port pickup, and drop-off service upon request. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. • Your tour guide will be happy to assist you with general information on lunch spot suggestions, but lunch prices and wine tasting are not included in the tour. • Please provide complete information about your custom pickup service (hotel or villa name, flight number, ferry or cruise ship name, host number, email, and phone traveler number).

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Oia

Oia is by far the most famous village in Santorini and one of the most unsurpassed in beauty. Of course, there is no shortage of attractions that will intrigue the visitor-a magnificent sunset, houses built in niches inside the volcanic rock, Churches with blue roofs, inspiring views, and an idyllic atmosphere will richly reward the visitor of this unique place.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Dome Imerovigli

Continuing North-West from Fira, we reach Imerovigli. Located at about 300 meters above sea level, Imerovigli is very often referred to as the” balcony of the Aegean sea", and it definitely lives up to this name by offering the most spectacular view of the Aegean sunset. Other attractions include many churches in typical Cycladic architecture, especially the Church of ay-Stratis and the Monastery of Saint Nicholas, as well as The Skaros Rock, where the remains of a medieval fortress are preserved.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Megalochori - Traditional Village (pass by)

(Optional) The sights of Megalochori are two impressive churches standing on the village's central square. The Church of the Introduction of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with a wooden iconostasis and Byzantine icons of the Russian school, and the church of Agia Anargiri celebrate July 1, the day of a big holiday in the village. The village has been mentioned in written sources since the mid-17th century. It also appears on the map of 1801. The broader area's findings indicate that it has been inhabited since the early Cycladic and Late Cycladic periods.
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Monastery of Profitis Ilias

On the top of the mountain Profitis Ilias (prophet Elias), the highest point of Santorini at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level, there is a monastery of the same name. Even those who do not like to take photos will not resist the desire to take a few pictures from this amazing vantage point.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castelli of Pyrgos

(Optional) The village of Pyrgos shows all the magic of Santorini and the signature panoramic views on both sides of the island, but also retains the features of Venetian rule. Traditional Cycladic houses and paths surround the old Venetian castle, offering the best of both worlds and making the village of Pyrgos a place not to be missed.
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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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • The meeting location for cruise ship travelers is at the exit of the cable car upper station.
  • Cruise ship passengers are tendered out at Santorini Old Harbor, which is inaccessible by car.
  • The driver will hold a sign with your name on it. If you need custom transportation, please get in touch with us to arrange it.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Santorini Half Day Highlights 4-Hour Tour & Native Driver?

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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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned car or van
  • Pickup and drop-off at all car-accessible locations in Santorini
  • Local English-speaking driver guide
  • Gratuites
  • Food and drinks
  • Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise the activity provider which pickup point you will choose.
  • The meeting location for cruise ship travelers is at the exit of the cable car upper station.
  • Cruise ship passengers are tendered out at Santorini Old Harbor, which is inaccessible by car.
  • The driver will hold a sign with your name on it. If you need custom transportation, please get in touch with us to arrange it.
  • Time for this tour is flexible if we have availability.
  • Departures are available from April to November every year.
  • Departures are available from April to November every year
  • We pick up guests from all Santorini hotels and Airbnb. If your accommodation is not on the pickup list, don't worry—we can pick you up. Please advise us manually after completing your booking.
  • If a hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location within a short walking distance.
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  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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