Santorini Highlights Tour (Day/Sunset)
Description
Do you wish to explore the best spots of Santorini in half a day? Then this 5-hour car tour is the ideal for you! We will cover the biggest part of Santorini, from the northest to the southest point, visiting the most important places (i.e. villages, mountain, beaches) of the island.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Oia is one of the most important villages of the island of Santorini. Situated at the northest part of the island, Oia is the spot with the most famous sunset and iconic Caldera view.
Blue Dome with the three bells is situated in Firostefani village. Everyday, hundreds of tourists visit this place in order to take some amazing photos at one of the most iconic spot on the island.
Profitis Ilias is the highest spot of the island of Santorini almost above sea level. HereI, you can have an amazing 360 view, understand the topography of the place and take some extraordinary panoramic photos.
Perivilos Beach is the most cosmopolitan and lively beach resort in Santorini. The beach has got deep sparkling waters and is covered in black lava sand. It is a long, well-organized beach with a plethora of facilities. Ideal combination of entertainement and relaxation, the Black Beach of Perivolos can literally meet any desire or need.
The Red Beach in Akrotiri, situated at the southest part of the islandisland, is maybe the only red volcanic beach around the world. This unique place is the result of a series of geological phenomena that occured during the past centuries. This volcanic scenery will definately amaze you!
Akrotiri Lighthouse is located on the extreme southwest part of the island, 18 kilometers away from the capital of Santorini. It is considered one of the first lighthouses in Greece (dated since 1892) and one of the best and most beautiful lighthouses in the whole Cyclades.
Megalochori village is one of the most charming villages of Santorini with records dating back to the 17th century.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We usually pick up our clients from their hotels. Drop off point can also be the hotel or any other point, upon client's request.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No health restrictions
Reviews(52)
Tasos provided us with a wealth of information about Santorini and Greek History. We saw many highlights of Santorini. He took multiple photos of us at all the stops. He adjusted the tour a little to better meet our physical limitations. It was a very interesting and exciting tour!
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed learning about Santorini and Greek history while exploring the island's highlights. It was my pleasure to adapt the tour to your needs and make sure you could enjoy the experience comfortably. I'm also glad you enjoyed the photo stops along the way—creating wonderful memories is an important part of every tour! Thank you again for choosing our tour. Best Tasos
Our Santorini Highlights Tour with Tasos was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Greece. From the moment we met him, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to spend the day with. Over the course of five hours, Tasos took us to some of the most beautiful and iconic locations on the island. We explored the charming village of Oia, where he made sure to help us capture the perfect photos in front of the famous blue domes. He also guided us to the southwestern part of Santorini, including the monastery and lighthouse, offering fascinating insights into the island’s history and culture along the way. We visited the stunning Red Beach, White Beach, and Black Beach, each with its own unique beauty and character. Tasos shared interesting information throughout the tour and was always happy to answer questions, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. What really set this tour apart was Tasos himself. His passion for Santorini, great sense of humor, and warm personality made him feel more like a local friend than a tour guide. If you’re looking for a memorable way to experience the island, we highly recommend this tour and especially recommend asking for Tasos. He made our day in Santorini unforgettable.
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! 😊 It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing the beauty, history, and culture of Santorini. I am delighted to hear that the tour became one of the highlights of your trip to Greece and that you enjoyed visiting the island’s most iconic locations. Your kind words about my guiding, sense of humor, and passion for Santorini mean a great deal to me. My goal is always to create an experience that feels personal, enjoyable, and memorable for every guest. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing to explore Santorini with us. I hope our paths cross again someday, and it would be a pleasure to welcome you back to Santorini in the future! Warm regards, Tasos 😊
Nicholas was a wonderful guide. He took us to all the great spots on the island. He was a lot of fun and gave us interesting facts and history. He took us to a beautiful, uncrowded spot to get pictures of the sunset. Highly recommend him!
Thank you very much for your kind review! 😊 We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Nicholas and that he helped make your visit to Santorini both fun and informative. Sharing the island’s beauty, history, and local stories with our guests is always our goal. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Santorini again in the future!
It was just perfect! Dimitris was an amazing tour guide. We saw most of Santorini's main sites in only 5 hours. The tour exceeded our expectations in every way! Wear comfy shows as there is a decent amount of hill walking. Bring flip flops for the black sand beach.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and that you had such a great experience with Dimitris. It was a pleasure showing you around Santorini and sharing some of the island's most beautiful locations. We hope to welcome you back to Santorini again in the future. 😊
Truly the Ultimate Santorini Experience! From start to finish, this tour with our guide Anastasios was the highlight of our trip to Santorini. It was more than just seeing the sights; it was an immersive, informative, and perfectly organized cultural journey. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Greek culture and history. Every site we visited was brought to life with fascinating stories and context that you simply wouldn't get traveling on your own. We truly felt like we were learning something valuable at every stop. Logistically, the day was flawless. The transportation was top-notch; the car was spotlessly clean and comfortable, which made navigating the island a breeze. He ensured we saw all the key sites in a smooth, well-paced itinerary, maximizing our time without ever feeling rushed. The grand finale was the stunning sunset experience. Our guide took us to a beautiful, castle that offered an unobstructed and truly magical view. It was the perfect, peaceful end to an unforgettable day. If you are looking for a tour guide who combines professionalism, deep cultural insight, and impeccable service, look no further. Highly, highly recommend! Rating: 5/5 Stars
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it became one of the highlights of your time in Santorini. My goal is always to create an experience that blends culture, history, and authentic local life — so it means a lot to know that this came through. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to welcome you again and offer our services in the future. Warm regards, Anastasios
Thanks to Tasos for the great day! He took really great care of us, even if the weather wasn't quite in, he got the best out of it. We also went a little bit away from the crowd that you didn't feel in between. We were really in very nice places. And even if I’m not exactly photogenic 😅 he takes professional photos and really puts his effort into it. He answers all the questions and he really enjoys it. All in all, I recommend the trip 100% I felt super cared for as a solo traveler and saw so many beautiful buildings, the view at the viewpoints is breathtaking, what more could you want? LG Conny from Austria 👋🏼
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for your kind words! 😊 It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and showing you around Santorini. Even though the weather was not perfect, I'm very happy that we were still able to make the most of the day and enjoy some of the island's beautiful hidden spots away from the crowds. I'm especially glad that you felt comfortable and well taken care of as a solo traveler. Creating memorable experiences and helping guests discover the authentic beauty of Santorini is exactly why I love what I do. Thank you again for your recommendation, and I hope that one day we will have the chance to meet again here in Santorini! Best regards Tasos
Had an excellent tour! Panos was incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic guide, taking us to the key spots in Santorini. He even brought us to a perfect sunset spot that was less crowded, with a stunning view.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m really happy to hear you had such a great time with Panos and got to enjoy that special sunset spot. Our goal is always for guests to leave Santorini full of wonderful memories. Hope to see you again one day on the island!
Tasos was an amazing guide and a great driver on the island. His knowledge of the history of Thira is second to none. The tricks he played allowed us to the front of all the queues and saved us a lot of time. Highly recommended.
Thank you Glyn for your kind words! I try my best to give my visitors an unforgettable experience and to convey the history of the island.
Great tour! This stands out from generic big-group-tours and you can get specialized and spot on recommendations. Tasos has great historical knowledge of the place and clearly knows what he is doing, as he can seamlessly make little adjustments to the plan if something happens. You can expect a very efficient experience, as we avoided all big crowds (whenever possible).
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review! 🌟 I’m truly glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the flexibility, insights, and personalized experience. Avoiding the big crowds and helping you experience Santorini in the best way possible is always my goal. It was a real pleasure guiding you, and I hope we’ll meet again one day
In a full 5 hours you will be taken to all the places you have to go on Santorini. Each group also gets a nice photo, so you can keep a good memory. The drivers have a wealth of knowledge about each location, the history of Santorini, The jokes were fun and it was a quick five hours.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed every moment of your 5-hour tour and that you felt you were able to see all the “must-see” spots of Santorini. We’re especially happy that the photos and stories from your guide made the experience even more memorable. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Santorini again in the future!
