Santorini Full Day Tour: Fira, Oia Sunset & Beach (Small Group)
Description
Explore Santorini in one complete day with a carefully designed itinerary that includes Fira, traditional villages, beach time, cultural experiences, and ends with the famous sunset in Oia—all in a comfortable small group.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Start your day in Pyrgos, one of Santorini’s most traditional villages, built on a hill with panoramic views over the island. Walk through narrow streets and reach the Venetian castle at the top for breathtaking views of Santorini.
Visit the charming village of Megalochori, known for its authentic architecture and peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy a walk through its picturesque alleys and visit the Symposion cultural center, where you will discover traditional Greek musical instruments and mythology. Kindly note that we skip this stop from 15 of October to the end of March.
Stop at Akrotiri for stunning views of the caldera from the southern part of the island. This is a perfect photo stop overlooking volcanic landscapes and the Aegean Sea.
Enjoy free time at Perivolos Beach, one of Santorini’s most famous black sand beaches. Relax by the sea, swim in crystal-clear waters, or have lunch at a beachfront restaurant (optional).
Explore Emporio, one of the oldest villages in Santorini and home to a well-preserved Venetian castle. Walk through narrow medieval pathways and discover a quieter, authentic side of the island.
Explore Santorini’s capital, shops, and caldera views.
Stop in Firostefani to capture photos of the iconic Blue Dome church, one of the most famous landmarks in Santorini, with stunning views of the caldera and Skaros Rock.
End your tour in Oia, Santorini’s most famous village. Enjoy free time to explore its narrow streets, admire the unique architecture, and witness the world-renowned sunset over the caldera.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected locations around Santorini. If your accommodation is located in a pedestrian area or inaccessible by vehicle, the nearest pickup point will be arranged. Cruise ship travelers should meet at the McDonalds in Fira. Please check the time of last tender. The activity ends after sunset. Pickup from Athinios Ferry Port is not available. Pickup starts approximately 30–45 minutes before departure depending on location. Exact pickup details and timing will be sent by email one day before the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is smart casual
- 15 October to end of March We do not visit the music workshop of Symposion
- There are walking guided parts during this tour in Pyrgos and Emporeio Village
- Children under 7 years old can not attend the music presentation at Symposion
- Includes Fira + Oia + beach in one tour
- Ideal for first-time visitors
Reviews(429)
Sadly, tourism in Santorini is down, and this tour was canceled. Santorini Getaways Tours put me in another tour, which was great, the half day tour.
Gregory was an excellent tour guide. He is a local to Santorini and knows the place in and out and took us through so many interesting places. The tour itinerary was paced perfectly for me, including tours within two Venetian castles, a nice music session in a local music center, all in addition to the regular tourist spot visits like the beach, Fira market, winery, view of the Caldera, photo sts at Firostefani and finally the beautiful sunset at Oia. A great experience getting to experience the scenic beauty of the island and well as learning about the history, geography and daily life of the people living there.
A HUGE THANK YOU! Gregory was Fantastic, Excellent, Helpful & Extremely knowledgeable! He was friendly considerate and picked us up at the gate of AirB&B and made U turn (with a huge van) to drop us off at the doorstep of AirB&B. He really didn’t have to. Tour was worth every Euro. Best Tour guide EVER! Thank you: Euxaplotw (ef-khah-ree-STOH!
Incredible tour, and great explanation. There is a good mixture of sole time and guided sessions. Good for everyone.
Great tour. Gregory is probably one of the most knowledgeable guides we had. Kind and considerable and organized. Unfortunately did not get to go to Fira but overall had a terrific time.
Was a very nice day. The guide was very nice, and professional. He tell us a lot of interesting information and stories about the island and people. Was a great full day. I recommend 100%.
Dear Gabi Thank you for your amazing 5-star review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your experience with us in Santorini. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back on another tour in the future.
I really lovely day from start to finish, our driver was great and really helpful.i would definitely recommend this trip to everyone 😊
The food was AMAZING!! We really enjoyed the beautiful sunset! The crew was super nice!! 10/10 highly recommend
An intense full day but with a relaxed pace. All visits were interesting and beautiful, and everything was as described.
This was an incredible tour. Gregory was a wonderful guide and the sites were incredible. We hit Firostefani and Oia right at the perfect time for sunset. Unlike other tours, I didn't feel rushed at all and had plenty of time at each stop. Also, they added a musical instrument stop that was INCREDIBLE. I can't recommend it enough.
