Half Day private tour
Enjoy the volcanic picturesque landscapes of Santorini on a private 6-hour tour with a modern and luxury air-conditioned minivan and a private driver guide. Fully customized itinerary with the help of your experienced guide, that will help you explore Santorini at your own pace, and see all that the island has to offer to you on a 6-Hour private tour.
Visit the highlights of this miraculous island and be amazed by the stunning natural volcanic wonders and Santorinian famous idyllic towns and smaller traditional villages.
Santorini is one of the most famous places for it’s volcanic creations around the world, for its black and red sand beaches, its scenic villages, and it’s incredible views of the Caldera lagoon.
This tour allows you to see Santorini at your own pace, with a private and experienced local driver-guide. Your itinerary it would be wise to be planned in advance, at least 2-3 days before the initial day and time, in case we will need to reserve our entrance or seats in some of the attractions. This adventure can be only sightseeing or with an experience included (wine tasting, archeological site, walk in a traditional village, etc), based on your own interests and take you to wherever and whatever suits you better.
Meeting point of you start with your private driver-guide and your vehicle at the location of your choice. Do not hesitate anytime to ask your driver anything you may need or want! Do not afraid to let your driver to take the lead and give you some tips and recommendations—your needs are catered to.
Explore the most iconic and famous sites of Santorini like the village of Oia with its whitewashed houses and winding streets. A picturesque setting. Strike a pose against the backdrop of the deep-blue Aegean Sea and take some memorable photos as your guide tells you about Santorini’s volcanic history! Take a stroll around the streets and enjoy some free time to explore the village. Visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri (3000bC-1700bC), a prehistoric village preserved in volcanic ash and walk between the prehistoric buildings of the city! Visit the Prophet Elias Monastery, the highest place of the island (nearly 2,000 feet or 565 m above sea level). Amaze yourself with the stunning views of the Aegean coast, and meet the resident monks. Hear the monks chant and admire the far-reaching vistas that span the entire region before sampling dessert wine and extra virgin olive oil made onsite. Ask your driver-guide to take you off to the hidden gems of Santorini often missed by visitors, and discover the beauty of Santorini to the fullest.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Spend a day exploring Santorini with a private driver-guide and a luxury and modern a/c minivan or car (According to the number of the persons)
- Flexible itinerary and customized according to your own needs.
- See top Santorinian attractions such as Akrotiri* and the famous caldera villages like Oia or a traditional village like Emporio.
- Enjoy a wine-tasting at a traditional winery with a sunset view.
- Visit and swim at the red and black beach.
- Gain insider knowledge about Santorini’s hidden gems.
- Let your private driver arrange the logistics and scheduling details.
Itinerary
- Visit the picturesque town of Oia, nestled in the cliff sides.
- Photo Stop at the Blue Dome Church with the 3 bells in the artisan neighborhood of “Firostefani”.
- Enjoy scenic views of Mt. Prophet Elias, the highest point of the island, passing through Pyrgos village.
- Drive until the Venetian lighthouse in the south corner of the island and capture the panoramic scenery of Santorini and the nearby volcanic islands. On your way to reach there, you will be rewarded by the different point of view of the caldera’s cliffs and the volcanoes.
- You can optionally enjoy a free time to take a walk on the black sand beach of Perissa and enjoy a swim or have a meal/snack by the sea (extra cost, ask for our recommendations to find the best place)
- Enjoy a wine-tasting at a traditional cave winery (optional stop, upon wine interest, ask for our recommendations).
- Optionally during your private tour, enjoy some free time to incorporate a meal at a local restaurant and taste some of the local specialties and enjoy the famous Greek cuisine (extra cost, on your own). Ask for our recommendations.
- The above itinerary can be adjusted according to your preferences on the spot to include/exclude additional stops as long as the total duration of the trip remains up to 6-Hours
What’s included
- Pickup & return from your Hotel or Cruise port (meeting point at the top of cruise port’s cable car) or Airport.
- Half-day (6 Hours approx.) private tour with private driver-guide.
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury and modern minivan.
- Mineral water (0.5lt bottle per person)
- Pick-up / Drop off from airport/port in case you are coming for a day trip in Santorini.
- Pick-up / Drop-off from the Old port in Fira (on top of the cable car) in case you are coming on the island with a cruise ship.
Not included
- Admission fees (when applicable) to the museums & Akrotiri Excavations (optional stops).
- Gratuitie (optional)
- Wine tasting fees at the wineries (optional stop).
- Food, drinks, and personal expenses, unless specified.
- Guided tours inside museums & ancient sites unless specified.