Private Shore Excursion: Best of Santorini Customized Tour
55 Reviews | 4 hours | Private
Overview
Perfect for cruise visitors, this private shore excursion showcases the best of Santorini at your own pace. Once the island captures your heart, it never lets go.
Choose your preferred departure time and meet your private driver-guide at your accommodation or cruise port (upper cable car station). Enjoy a 4-hour customized tour in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, fully tailored to your interests.
Perfect for cruise visitors, this private shore excursion showcases the best of Santorini at your own pace. Once the island captures your heart, it never lets go.
Choose your preferred departure time and meet your private driver-guide at your accommodation or cruise port (upper cable car station). Enjoy a 4-hour customized tour in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, fully tailored to your interests.
- See Santorini your way on a private custom shore excursion.
- Make the most of your limited time with a fully personalized itinerary tailored to your interests.
- Enjoy hassle-free pickup and drop-off.
- Customize your itinerary to suit your personal preferences.
What's included
✓ Complimentary bottled water
✓ Private driver-guide (English-speaking local expert with insider knowledge of Santorini
✓ Convenient hotel, port, or airport pickup and drop-off anywhere in Santorini
✓ Private transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle across Santorini
What's not included
╳ Entrance fees to museums (optional, based on your preferences)
╳ Meals, beverages, and wine tastings
╳ Tips and gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
✓ Complimentary bottled water
✓ Private driver-guide (English-speaking local expert with insider knowledge of Santorini
✓ Convenient hotel, port, or airport pickup and drop-off anywhere in Santorini
✓ Private transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle across Santorini
What's not included
╳ Entrance fees to museums (optional, based on your preferences)
╳ Meals, beverages, and wine tastings
╳ Tips and gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
Pick-up
We offer pick-up from the following locations for this experience:
We offer pick-up from the following locations for this experience:
- Hotel pickup from your accommodation in Santorini.
- Santorini International Airport (JTR): pickup at the arrivals terminal.
- Athinios Port: pickup at the arrivals terminal.
- Cruise port: the meeting point is at the upper cable car station, where your guide will be holding a sign with your name.
Itinerary
➤ Firostefani
After pickup from your chosen location, we begin in Firostefani. Enjoy a stroll through the village to the famous blue-domed church viewpoints, with time to explore independently. Along the way, learn about Santorini’s geological formation, history, and origins.
➤ Oia
Visit the iconic village of Oia, known for its cave houses, Venetian castle, and breathtaking views. Walk through its charming alleys to the famous blue-domed viewpoints, with free time to explore at your own pace.
➤ Black Beach
Continue to one of Santorini’s unique volcanic black sand beaches and a scenic viewpoint—perfect for photos of this striking landscape.
➤ Profitis Ilias (optional visit)
Ascend to Santorini’s highest point at 567m, offering panoramic views over the island and the Aegean Sea. Visit the monastery, enjoy traditional sounds of Byzantine music, and sample handmade local products.
➤ Akrotiri (optional visit)
Explore the ancient Minoan city of Akrotiri, preserved by volcanic ash since 1600 BC and often called the “Minoan Pompeii.
➤ Local Winery (optional visit)
End the tour at a traditional winery, where you can taste award-winning Santorini wines and learn about the island’s unique winemaking tradition.
Please note: This itinerary is provided as an example only. Sights and attractions may be adjusted on the day to suit your personal interests.
Important Note – Archaeological Sites
At sites like Akrotiri Archaeological Site, only licensed guides or official Greek archaeologists are permitted to provide guided tours inside; your driver-guide will not accompany you within the site but can arrange a convenient drop-off if you wish to explore independently. Entrance is €20 per adult, and visits typically last 40–60 minutes (optional visit).
➤ Firostefani
After pickup from your chosen location, we begin in Firostefani. Enjoy a stroll through the village to the famous blue-domed church viewpoints, with time to explore independently. Along the way, learn about Santorini’s geological formation, history, and origins.
➤ Oia
Visit the iconic village of Oia, known for its cave houses, Venetian castle, and breathtaking views. Walk through its charming alleys to the famous blue-domed viewpoints, with free time to explore at your own pace.
➤ Black Beach
Continue to one of Santorini’s unique volcanic black sand beaches and a scenic viewpoint—perfect for photos of this striking landscape.
➤ Profitis Ilias (optional visit)
Ascend to Santorini’s highest point at 567m, offering panoramic views over the island and the Aegean Sea. Visit the monastery, enjoy traditional sounds of Byzantine music, and sample handmade local products.
➤ Akrotiri (optional visit)
Explore the ancient Minoan city of Akrotiri, preserved by volcanic ash since 1600 BC and often called the “Minoan Pompeii.
➤ Local Winery (optional visit)
End the tour at a traditional winery, where you can taste award-winning Santorini wines and learn about the island’s unique winemaking tradition.
Please note: This itinerary is provided as an example only. Sights and attractions may be adjusted on the day to suit your personal interests.
Important Note – Archaeological Sites
At sites like Akrotiri Archaeological Site, only licensed guides or official Greek archaeologists are permitted to provide guided tours inside; your driver-guide will not accompany you within the site but can arrange a convenient drop-off if you wish to explore independently. Entrance is €20 per adult, and visits typically last 40–60 minutes (optional visit).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, please cancel at least 48 hours before the experience start time. Learn more about cancellations.
☑ By booking, you also agree to Kallisti Tours terms & conditions.
For a full refund, please cancel at least 48 hours before the experience start time. Learn more about cancellations.
☑ By booking, you also agree to Kallisti Tours terms & conditions.
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