Santorini First-time Visitors Private Tour with Wine Tasting
Description
Enjoy a 5-Hour private tour suitable for new visitors and for cruise ship travelers who would like to experience the best of what Santorini has to offer. Visit some of the most scenic destinations such as: The famous blue domed church and the three bells in Firostefani village, the island's highest point and the monastery on its peak as well as the stunning Oia village. Savor a selection of 4 local wines accompanied by a cheese platter on a traditional winery, followed by leisure at the volcanic Kamari black beach. Your local driver/guide will be sharing his expertise providing you with several information throughout the entire trip. Select the departure time of your choice and enjoy a flexible and memorable private experience on a deluxe and air-conditioned van.
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Itinerary
Visit Firostefani, the so called "crown of Fira" an old fashioned village situated on the rim of the cliffs with magnificent views. Stop at the scenic balcony and gaze the wild beauty of the caldera itself along with the three bells & the famous blue domed church, seen on every postcard of Santorini.
Embrace the best of Oia village. Unique in every way with iconic blue domed churches, scenic pathways, stunning views and the most spectacular sunset. One of the most photographed places in Greece, Oia is situated on the top of an impressive cliff and offers a spectacular view over the volcano and the Aegean sea. The village has several cultural attractions such as: The Maritime museum, traces of a Venetian fortress and Captains houses. You may as well explore the large shopping area and relax in one of the several open-air cafes. The world famous sunset in Oia is available by choosing an afternoon departure.
Follow a wine exhibition in Argyros Estate winery. Under the guidance of specialized Wine Educators. get detailed information about the Estate Argyros Winery produce and the particularities of the vineyards of Santorini. For all wine lovers, this tour offers a nice introduction to the indigenous grapes of Santorini and the story of Estate Argyros, featuring a selection of 4 current vintage wines, accompanied with an assortment of fine Greek cheese and bread sticks.
Discover Kamari, a cosmopolitan beach resort on the south east of Santorini with several beach cafe-bars and restaurants. The long stretch of beach lies under an impressive mountain. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea and stroll through the stone pebbled pedestrian along the beach.
Head up to the Mountain of Prophet Elias and admire the most breathtaking view from the island's highest peak. From this vantage point, you will enjoy a striking view of the entire island. The Mountain's name is Profitis Ilias (Prophet Elias), coming from the Monastery with the same name on its peak, built in 1711. Whilst in this stunning and peaceful environment, you may as well taste wine and local products made by the monks, who reside at the monastery.
This charming village is surrounded by vineyards, blue domed churches, narrow cave houses with charming balconies and pebbled paths.
Enjoy a 5-Hour private journey on a deluxe and comfortable vehicle. Your experienced local driver/guide will pick you up at the time and place of your choice and share his knowledge of Santorini’s culture, traditions and curiosities. Your private experience with us will be flexible and customized to suit your preferences.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotels & Airbnbs: Pickup is at the lobby or the nearest location accessible by vehicle. Cruise Ship Passengers: The primary pickup point is at the top cable car exit, where your guide/driver will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Alternatively, pickup can be arranged at Athinios Port or Amoudi Port, provided that travelers arrange a water taxi at their own expense. Airport & Ferry-Boat Travelers: Pickup is at the arrivals terminal, where your guide/driver will be holding a sign with your name.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The itinerary can be customized to suit your preferences
Reviews(144)
We had our tour with Mario a few hours after arriving in Santorini, and he helped us to quickly understand the magic and allure of this Mediterranean paradise, from our southern starting point of Perissa to the famous northern area of Oia. Mario was friendly and helpful throughout the tour. I’d highly recommend this tour for a great overview of Santorini, especially early into an extended stay. Turns out we liked the laid back vibe of Perissa more than the pace of Oia, but I can’t knock the beauty of any part of the island.
A huge thank you from all of us at Santorini Road Trips for your fantastic review!Marios is passionate about sharing the hidden gems and unique stories of Santorini, and it means a lot to know you had such a great time together. Your feedback inspires us to keep creating memorable experiences every day. Warm regards, The Santorini Road Trips team.
Dimitri was an excellent guide for our tour of Santorini. He was extremely knowledgeable of the history of the area and each city or village. He allowed us to go at our own pace yet adhering to the itinerary. He was very personable and knew several of the local people. I would highly recommend this tour, especially for first time visitors to Santorini.
Dear Stan, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review!We are truly proud to hear such kind words about our local guide Dimitris and your experience with Santorini Road Trips.Comments like yours give us the motivation to keep getting better every day for all those who visit Santorini and Greece.
Our guide Mario was awesome. We had a great tour of the island and he showed us all the best highlights!
Seeing that you had a 5-Star experience is the best thing we could hope for.Your review means a lot to us,and our local guide Mario will be more than happy and proud for his service towards you. We look forward to serving you for many years to come. Best regards, The Santorini Road Trips team
Michael was an excellent guide and driver. He had an itinerary ready for us, but also asked what we wanted to see on the island. He was knowledgeable of the history of Santorini, as he has lived there his whole life. I strongly recommend navigating this busy island with a local guide!
It's always amazing to read that we've been successful in our goal of providing our customers with the best possible experience.It fills us with pride to know that our service is valued by our community.Our local guide Michael and the whole team of Santorini Road Trips strive to be the best we can be every singe day.Thank you so much again. Best regards, The Santorini Road Trips
Just finished a fantastic summary tour of Santorini with Kostas and Santorini tours. My family, six adults and an infant, spent four hours with Kostas and got an excellent overview and history of the island. Kostas was extremely knowledgeable, tremendously flexible, and a very good person to spend time with. We’d highly recommend using Kostas and his company.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review!We are truly proud to hear such kind words about our local guide Kostas and your experience with Santorini Road Trips.Comments like yours give us the motivation to keep getting better every day for all those who visit Santorini and Greece. Warm regards, The Santorini Road Trips team
Dimitri was the best tour guide on Santorini! He knew so much history about the island, having been born and raised there. Not only was the history lesson fascinating, the wine tasting tour was wonderful. Having been on different wine tours around the world, the Santorini wine making process is completely different from anywhere else. And the wines there are amazing! Since we are still on the island, we will be booking another excursion with them soon!
Many thanks for your lovely 5-star review!Dimitri our local guide takes pride in what he does,and your recognition means a lot to Santorini Road Trips.We hope your memories from the trip stay with you for a long time,and we'd be honored to welcome you again someday. Best wishes, The Santorini Road Trips team
Our travel agent found this tour, and it did not disappoint! Our guide Mike quickly became our best friend, and hustled for our three hour time window to ensure we saw a lot- the views & experience of Santo Winery was a highlight! Our ship had to depart two hours earlier than planned due to wind, and Mike went above and beyond to help reschedule our non-tour affiliated dinner reservations too. Very highly recommend this company, and especially Mike, for your Santorini experience!!!!
Thank you kindly for your generous 5-star review! We are delighted to khow that your experience with Santorini Road Trips met your expectations. Mike,as one of our most valued local guides,takes pride in providing memoroble experiences.We are looking forward to welcoming you again in the future. Warm regards, The Santorini Road Trips team.
We had an amazing experience on this private Santorini tour with Michael. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for us. He tailored the itinerary exactly to what we wanted and made the entire day feel effortless and relaxed. Michael was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, and his driving made us feel comfortable and safe throughout the tour. He showed us beautiful spots around the island and made sure we got the most out of our time in Santorini. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip, and we would highly recommend this tour, especially with Michael as your guide!
Dear Sue, Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review.Our local Michael is passionate about creating a personalized experience .We're delighted you enjoyed your time, and all of us at Santorini Road Trips hope to welcome you again in the future. Best wishes, The Santorini Road Trips team
This is one of the best tours we’ve done in any country.Thanos was a great tour guide show us all the hidden spots. We were late getting to our meeting spot by an hour, but still took his time with us showed us the whole island. I would highly recommend this tour and tour guide. It felt like we knew his family by the end of the tour had so much information to pass on to us.
We would like to thank you for your excellent review for our local guide Thanos and your private experience with Santorini Road Trips. We would like to wish you the best of health and we hope we will see you again in the near future. Best regards, The Santorini Road Trips team
We did this tour with Mike and it was honestly the highlight of our trip to Thira (Santorini). Mike is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He brought us to so many amazing places and gave us so much information about Santorini. The scenery we got to see was spectacular. He was great with the kids and he was happy to bring us anywhere we wanted to go. It was a really relaxing and memorable experience for my whole family. I would highly recommend everyone do this tour.
Dear Trish, Thank you so much for such high praise!We're so happy that your tour with our local guide Mike was one of the best experiences you 've had.He'll be thrilled to hear your feedback! Best wishes, The Santorini Road Trips team
