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Oia is carved out of the cliffs, and visitors can see houses built for Venetian sea captains as well as the more typical "cave houses" of the villagers. You’ll find the pure white buildings with colorful roofs that are typical of Greek architecture, and you’ll probably enjoy poking around the town. But don’t breeze through in an hour—you must stay for the sunset. It’s legendary. Watch from a café, or, better yet, from a boat—you’ll be spellbound.
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1. Santorini tour Luxury experience with Sunset
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Succumb to Santorini’s charms on a 5-6-hour trip to see its highlights. Traveling by luxury, air-conditioned minivan with an expert guide, learn about Santorini’s history and culture as you explore. , enjoy a wine tasting against a sparkling backdrop of the caldera and Aegean Sea, and conclude with free time in Oia, combining it with breathtaking sunset views . Inclusions - Dinner at oia -All Fees and Taxes -Mineral water -Transport by air-conditioned luxury minivan - Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points and all hotels and villas in Santorini -Wine tasting - Professional guide -Entry/Admission - Winery
Inclusions: Dinner, All Fees and Taxes, Mineral water, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points and all hotels and villas in Santorini, Wine tasting, Entry/Admission - Winery
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By db3266
This was by far the best way to get a full view of the gorgeous island of Santorini! Tour guide was awesome!! Very knowledgable and extremely accommodating! Gave my wife and I plenty of time at each stop to take in the breathtaking views!! Unfortunately due to my poor planning, we had to take the tour later in the day, but they were soooo good, it didnt even matter! Still an excellent tour and HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
2. Private Oia Panoramic Scenes: Embrace the most picturesque village of Santorini!
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Admire scenic views of Santorini's famous caldera on this 3-hour panoramic road trip to Oia cultural village by relaxing on a comfortable & air-conditioned van. This private tour includes informative commentary from your local driver/guide. Head to the famous blue dome church in Firostefani village and to the highest spot of the cliffs, where the village of Imerovigli is situated. Pass through the narrowest spot of the Island, before arriving to Oia, the most scenic village of the Aegean Sea. Your private road trip will be completed by returning to the starting point or any location of your choice.
Inclusions: Maps & live commentary, Flexible Pick up & Drop off, Private transportation by air-conditioned & deluxe van, Bottled water, Experienced local driver/guide
Exclusions: Cable car tickets (6 EUR per person, per ride) for cruise ship travelers
Reviewed By GINOULA1979-
We were recommended by some close friends who had visited Santorini before, to join the Classic Santorini Panorama private tour, as we were interested in visiting the most worthseeing spots of the island while being professionally guided. The 6 hour sunset tour we chose, started at noon by picking us up with a luxury van from our hotel. Our private guide, Michael, was a friendly handsome man, who really took very special care of us from the very first moment! His knowledge about the island and the history of each of the places we visited were obvious very soon, as much as the professionalism of the whole tour. We had an amazing time at the well known Black beach were we swam and enjoyed a traditional meal, and then at the unique and really impressive Red beach. Guided through the narrow streets of the picturesque villages of Megalochori and Pyrgos, and the monastery of Profitis Ilias at the top of the cliff with the spectacular views, was an experience that we couldn't get enough! Visiting Oia as the final destination of the tour at the sunset time, left us breathless, as it was much more than anything we had heard about! The whole tour was so comfortable and flexible, really respectful to our needs, that gave us a great experience of our vacation in Santorini island.
3. Santorini Customized Tours
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Our customized tours enable you to shape your experience of the island according to your individual preferences and desires. Through our knowledge, experience, passion and huge respect for the island, you will explore highlights of Santorini with exclusively personalized customer service. Private Tours / Concierge Services
Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Fees : Archeological sites, Museums, Wine Tasting.
4. Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit the most popular destinations!
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5.0 based on 260 reviews
Explore the entire island with a flexible 6-Hour private tour. Travel in the comfort of a deluxe and air-conditioned minivan with an experienced local driver/guide. Visit the most known and “do not miss” destinations in Santorini as well as non touristic sights. Seize the opportunity to admire unique views and take memorable pictures of blue domed churches, steep cliffs and volcanic landscapes. Stroll around the picturesque pathways in a traditional settlement and be involved with the local culture and lifestyle. Later on the trip, relax and swim in the black sandy beach and optionally savor Greek recipes in a seaside restaurant. Breathtaking views as well as local wine & handmade Santorinian products will be available at the Monastery of Prophet Elias on the islands's highest peak. Departure time is flexible. The afternoon tour may include an amazing sunset experience from the village of Oia or a less touristic one from the lighthouse and the highest island's point.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Experienced local driver/guide, Private transportation by air-conditioned & deluxe van, Maps & live commentary, Flexible Pick up & Drop off
Exclusions: Cable car tickets (6 EUR per person, per ride) for cruise ship travelers, Lunch in a seaside tavern (optional)
Reviewed By reyesandrea015
I booked this excursion with a group of girls and we all LOVE IT!! I would highly recommended. Everything outstanding and the attention to detail was phenomenal.
5. Santorini Winter Panorama
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4.8 based on 4 reviews
Explore Santorini's most important landmarks with this 7 hours trip. Experienced staff. Small groups offering a memorable experience.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine Tasting at Venetsanos winery is included in the rate.
Exclusions: Lunch at Perivilos Beach is not included.
Reviewed By Jajets
My daughter and I went on this tour with only four other people. The tour itself is well planned out for lots of sightseeing. I would have given this tour a much higher rating if we would have had a different guide. We had hoped it would be someone of Greek descent as everyone on the island were so friendly and kind. We had a girl from Belarus who was rude to all of us the entire day. She ordered us around as if we were in the military. Other than her required information to us, there was zero interaction. It was. . . “Hurry up!” “Go!l “Do NOT be late!” We overheard her tell people that it was her last day and she could not wait to be done with us. Never in all the small group tours I have taken, have I been treated so poorly. She RUINED the trip for us. Definitely not worth the 50 euros for such treatment.
6. Santorini Full Day Tour
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
On this bus tour, travel to the highest point of the island and take a cruise to visit the majestic islands of the area such as Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, and Therasia.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Guided tour of Santorini, Boat trip, Pickup from meeting points
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Volcano entrance fee 4,00 Euro per person
Reviewed By Andreas C
We booked via Cretan Holidays our stay in Heraklion, a car rental and one excursion.We received top quality products, quick responce, exceptional customer service!
7. Santorini - The pearl of the Aegean
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Make your dream come true in one of the most amazing destinations worldwide! Santorini is a small, circular archipelago of volcanic islands located in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km south-east from Greece's mainland. It is the most active volcanic center in the Aegean Arc, though what remains today is largely a caldera. The name Santorini was given to it by the Venetians in the 13th century and is a reference to Saint Irene. Before then it was called Kallisti, Strongili or Thera. Today, Santorini is the only inhabited Caldera (volcano cauldron) in the world. Unlike other islands in Greece, the towns and villages sit densely on top of the massive cliffs of the Caldera and from a distance appear like snow capping the towering mountain tops. The colored strata of the volcanic rock of these cliffs are spectacular in themselves: chocolate brown, rust red, yellow ochre, white and cream will never let you forget.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Ferry ticket, Transfer from the meeting point or hotel + back, island excursion with live tour guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea
Reviewed By Tania L
I did the Gramvousa and Balos tour with my family on may 31st and we had a terrible and stressful experience. We waited for almost 25 mins to be picked up in the morning and the boat was overcrowded. These things I could set aside and forget given it was maybe beyond the control of the bus driver to pick us up at scheduled time, or that it is tourist season and the boats might be overcrowded. What I have a problem with, is that it WASN’T ADVERTISED that on both Gramvousa and Balos in order to get to the beach, visitors need to walk over treacherous and dangerous volcanic rocks and there would be no designated walking path. We were also not warned that we need hiking boots to get off the boat as the rocks are absolutely not suitable for beach footwear. It only says for visitors who want to hike up to the fortress to wear walking shoes. It doesnt say the volcanic rocks aren't appropriate for small children and older individuals. The free time we had on Gramvousa island was 1 hour and in Balos 2 hours which was 2 hours LESS THAN ADVERTISED. I travelled with a 2 year old child who fell twice on the rocks in Balos and could've seriously injured himself had he hit his head. My other 2 family members who are women close to 70 year old couldn't even see the Balos lagoon because it was dangerous to walk 200m over the dangerous rocks. One of them nearly twisted her ankle and the other hurt her back while trying to balance on the rocks so they had to go back to the boat and wait over 2 hours for the boat to leave Balos. The tour was not as advertised and actually not disclosing crucial information about the volcanic rocks visitors have to walk over in order to reach Gramvousa and Balos beach is not only misleading but dangerous for the health of visitors. The tour guide by the name Sergio was rude when I expressed my concerns about the safety of the tour and that there was even a man who got seriously injured and was bleeding down his leg. Sergio told me how I wasn't climbing the Himalayas and that I didn't need hiking shoes. As a matter of fact, I did trekking in the Himalayas and I felt safer trekking there than walking 200m to Balos beach. And why I felt safer? Because I had proper footwear. The tour was terrible and my family members could not even access the highlighted parts of the tour, such as the lagoon. I will take this matter to the Greek ministry of tourism. I sent an email to the tour organizer, Viola, after the incident expressing my concerns, and I also asked for a refund. I got NO reply. Just shows how sketchy and unprofessional these people are.
8. Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia
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4.4 based on 133 reviews
Explore Santorini island on this full-day tour by bus to the most famous and attractive places on the island such as the Akrotiri Exchavation Site, the Red and the Black Sandy Beach, Emborio Village, Wine Museum and of course Oia. Learn about the history of the island, admire the architecture of its traditional villages, leisure at its volcanic beaches and live Oia’s sunset experience! All you need to see and experience on the island before going back home.
Inclusions: Driver-guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only), Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance Fees to Archaelogical Site, Lunch or Dinner
Reviewed By cindySoho
Great tour to go on if you want to see the other islands off Santorini. Transport picks you up near your hotel and takes you to the port. A short sail will take you to the volcano, where there is a bit of a trek to get up to the dormant crater. Then off to the hot springs, water was a little chilly during October. Lastly is a trip to Thirasia, where you can have lunch and explore the island. Before disembarking, the boat sails along the inside coastline from Oìa to the port.
9. Santorini Traditional Villages and Oia Sunset Tour
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Do not miss the opportunity to admire the hidden beauties of Santorini volcano island in one tour. Explore Mesa Gonia, Pyrgos and finally, the wonderful Sunset from Oia. Free pickup and drop off included and the company of your tour escort.
Inclusions: Pickup from meeting points, Transportation, Tour escort/host
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Andreas C
We booked via Cretan Holidays our stay in Heraklion, a car rental and one excursion.We received top quality products, quick responce, exceptional customer service!
10. Oia Sunset and Traditional Villages Full Day Tour
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3.3 based on 6 reviews
Take a break from Santorini’s black sand beaches on a full-day tour of its Minoan excavations, traditional villages, ancient capital and buried settlements. End the day at Oia and watch the sunset from the islands northernmost tip.Following a pick-up from your hotel, transfer by air-conditioned coach to the archaeological site of Akrotiri (**please note that every Tuesday the archaeological site of Akrotiri will be closed**). Explore an ancient city that was frozen in time after a volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago. Step inside with your guide and learn about the Minoan city before the devastating event occurred.Meet your guide again in the early evening for the transfer to Oia, a quintessential Greek village that’s known for its sugar cube houses and blue-domed churches. Join the legions who flock to Oia to watch the sunset, and stroll down streets nestled into the side of the cliffs overlooking the spectacular caldera.Follow your guide to the ruins of a Venetian castle.
Inclusions: Guide , Hotel pickup/Drop off
Exclusions: Gratuities , Personal expenses, Akrotiri Entrance Fees
Reviewed By 706kristinaf
We were 4 but the guide only had two on her paper so first they drive off and later they came back and realiser it was us they were waiting for. Everything else was super.
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