Santorini: Full Island Tour & Sunset with Local Guide & Pick-up
Description
See the very best of Santorini in just one unforgettable afternoon. This carefully curated Sunset Tour takes you on a journey across the island’s most iconic sights plus hidden gems that less than 1% of travelers ever get to experience. You’ll explore the stunning Red Beach, visit the historic Akrotiri Lighthouse with panoramic caldera views, and ascend to the island’s highest point at the Monastery of Profitis Ilias. Along the way, you’ll stop at the famous Three Bells of Firostefani for that postcard-perfect photo, and finish in the breathtaking village of Oia where you’ll watch the most popular sunset in the World! Perfect for cruise ship passengers, first-time visitors, or anyone short on time, this tour is your chance to see all of Santorini in one seamless, expertly guided experience.
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Itinerary
At Red Beach, you'll see the amazing red cliffs and clear blue waters. We'll walk along the shore, giving you plenty of chances to take great photos. You'll learn about the volcanic activity that created this unique place. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, feel the cool water, and take in the natural beauty of one of Santorini's most famous beaches.
At the Akrotiri Lighthouse, you’ll enjoy a short stop to take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and Santorini’s caldera. It's a peaceful, scenic spot perfect for photos and a deeper appreciation of the island’s dramatic coastline.
At the Profitis Ilias Monastery, we'll enjoy the stunning views from 700 meters above sea level. You'll have time to explore the monastery and learn about its significance in preserving Greek culture. Built in the 18th century, it has played a vital role in the island's religious and cultural history. We'll discuss its contributions to education and local traditions, and you can take in the serene atmosphere and breathtaking panorama that stretches across Santorini.
Visit the iconic Three Bells of Fira and enjoy panoramic views of the caldera.
In Oia, you'll have free time to explore the charming village at your own pace. Wander through its picturesque streets, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, go shopping in boutique stores, or relax with a drink at a café. As the day ends, find a perfect spot to watch the famous Santorini sunset. Oia's beautiful whitewashed buildings and blue-domed churches provide a stunning backdrop for this unforgettable experience.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The Pick-ups start 1 hour before the actuall Tour starts so please be ready in case we need to pick you up earlier. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your adventure in Santorini, we offer direct pick-up from your hotel lobby. Please be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled departure and keep your mobile phone switched on for any necessary communication. If your hotel is not accessible via the main road, we will arrange a convenient nearby meeting point. For any changes or updates to your pick-up location, kindly inform us at least 24 hours in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements efficiently. We're committed to providing a seamless transfer experience from the port to your accommodation. If there are any changes or uncertainties regarding your pickup location, please inform us at least 24 hours in advance to make the necessary arrangements.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcohol beverage is only allowed for adults above 18 years old.
Reviews(78)
This was a great tour!! Highly recommend. Many opportunities for amazing pictures. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Once we booked and paid for this tour, the communication was excellent. Got WhatsApp message from local provider the day before confirming time slot and local pick up. Just prior to pick up, they sent a further message with exact time and a photo of the minibus so as there was little doubt. We were first to be nicked up at 15:45. There was around 14/15 on the tour and pick ups worked smoothly. There were 5 scheduled stops on the tour. All were well worthwhile and gave superb views of Santorini. There was one unscheduled comfort break at Grigoris Bakery - and they had pastries to die for! Irina (hope I have got her name correct) was an excellent tour guide who was clearly passionate about her island. She was full of knowledge about the history, culture and food & wine and told her stories in an engaging way. She made great use of an iPad to display photos to enhance her story telling. She also has great photography skills and took loads of great photos at all the places of interest we stopped at. She said that we would see 80% of Santorini during the tour and I think that felt just about right.
It was a great trip. Nice views at each stop. Learned a lot about Santorini. The only thing that would have made it better is if dinner were included. Maybe eating at a restaurant on a roof top to watch the sunset.
Excellent knowledge of the country. Loved it!!! Our guide was super friendly and made sure that we had fun. Loved seeing all the different parts of the island.
Very inclusive and informative. Guide was fun and engaging. Seemed to enjoy her job which made it inclusive. We saw every speck of the island and a gorgeous sunset.
This was a great tour with quick stops at the major sites on the island. Irene, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about the island as we were transiting between sites. She was able to rearrange the order of the trip to accommodate some of the people from the cruise ships, and also for my dinner reservations. Be sure to plan for the tour to end after sunset!
This tour included important sites one need to see in Santorini . The driver, Bill , was very good and maneuvered difficult roads and routes . The guide, Alex, was attentive and nice and kept everyone’s safety in mind. Overall, this was a pleasant and memorable experience .
The guide was very knowledgeable and fun. We got to see it all!!! And learn a lot of history. Well worth the time and money!!!
We had difficulty because we came from a cruise ship and had to be back at a time that did not allow us to see the sunset other than from the dock. There were others with us that didn’t have that problem. Not the tour providers fault.
Great way to see the island. Our tour guide was great and provided many insights to Santorini and local food and customs
