Small Group Sightseeing Tour: All Santorini’s Treasures
Description
Discover the hidden gems of Santorini, admire its unparalleled beauty, and enjoy a memorable shared experience around the island in a small group of up to 12 participants. Our Small Group Tour is carefully adjusted each day according to the group’s pickup locations and arrangements. While the standard departure times from Fira Town are at 10:30 and 14:00, pickup times and the order of the itinerary may vary depending on the group’s starting locations and daily coordination. All participants will still visit the highlights and locations included in the tour; however, the sequence of stops may differ from the listed itinerary to ensure the smoothest routing and best overall experience for everyone. Our goal is to provide a relaxed, seamless, and unforgettable Santorini experience while creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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Itinerary
The famous iconic blue domed church. Unique photo spot as it offers one of the best vantage points of the sea, soaring cliffs, volcano and the Caldera.
One of the most Beautiful villages of Santorini. Built on the highest point of the Caldera Cliffs. Enjoy a stroll through the picturesque walkways. Iconic spot for taking pictures overlooking the famous blue domed church.
Indulge your senses in Oia's captivating shopping district, where every cobblestone street unveils a treasure trove of unique finds. Browse boutique stores offering exquisite local crafts, upscale fashion, and captivating artwork. As you wander through this charming village, take in panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and the iconic blue-domed architecture. Whether you're in search of handmade souvenirs or high-end fashion, Oia's shopping area invites you to discover the perfect memento while basking in the charm of this picturesque Santorini village.
A charming village with picturesque winding alleys that lead to a traditional paved square with beautiful bougainvillea.
Perissa Black Beach invites you to a unique blend of volcanic allure and coastal tranquility. Nestled on the southern coast of Santorini, its distinctive black sands provide an exquisite backdrop for a leisurely day. Enjoy the option to indulge in a delectable seaside lunch at charming local tavernas, while others can relish the crystal-clear Aegean waters for a refreshing swim. Whether you seek culinary delights or sun-soaked relaxation, Perissa Black Beach caters to diverse preferences against the stunning canvas of volcanic beauty.
Perivolos Beach is one of the most impressive beaches in Santorini and is essentially the southern continuation of Perissa Beach. Together, Perissa and Perivolos form the island's longest continuous beach, stretching for approximately 5–7 kilometers along the southeastern coastline of Santorini.
"Red Beach is one of Santorini's most famous natural wonders, known for its impressive red volcanic cliffs and unique shoreline. Formed by the island's volcanic history, the beach offers a spectacular contrast of red rock, dark volcanic pebbles, and crystal-clear blue waters. It is one of the most photographed locations on the island and a perfect place to appreciate the dramatic geological beauty that makes Santorini so unique."
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your driver will pick you up from your preferred pickup point, provided it is accessible by vehicle. Where access isn't possible, we'll arrange a convenient meeting point nearby. Pickup times vary by location: standard tour departures are 10:30 and 14:00 for guests in Fira Town, while guests staying elsewhere on the island will receive adjusted pickup times accordingly. When booking, please provide: Phone number and email Flight or ferry arrival details Name and address of your hotel If on a cruise: cruise ship name and arrival time ★ CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ★ Santorini's cruise port has NO road access. After tendering ashore, the only way up to the town of Fira is by cable car, and queues can be very long — often over an hour when several ships are in port. For this reason, your driver cannot collect you at the port itself. You have two options: OPTION 1 — MEET AT McDONALD'S, FIRA Take the cable car up from the Old Port and meet your driver at McDonald's in Fira, our standard cruise meeting point. Please allow enough time for the cable car queue. OPTION 2 — SKIP THE CABLE CAR (RECOMMENDED) Choose the "Skip the Cable Car" option at booking and we will bring you by water transfer directly to Amoudi Bay, where your driver will be waiting to collect you. This avoids the cable car queue completely and is by far the smoothest choice for cruise guests on a tight schedule.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
Reviews(246)
Saw lots of places we workout have been able to otherwise. Our guide was awesome. He new how to avoid most crowds.
Thank you for your lovely review! One of the biggest advantages of exploring Santorini with a local guide is discovering places and viewpoints that can be difficult to find on your own, while also knowing how to make the most of the day and avoid the busiest crowds whenever possible. We're delighted to hear that your guide helped make your experience so enjoyable. There's nothing better than being able to relax, take in the scenery, and enjoy the island without worrying about where to go next. Thank you for spending part of your Santorini visit with us. We hope your day on the island was filled with wonderful memories and spectacular views. Warm regards, The VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini Team
What an amazing way to see Santorini! Everything went flawlessly, and our guide, Demetri, was so informative, kind, and accommodating. We saw all of the Santorini highlights plus some hidden gems. I highly recommend this tour.
Wow! What a fantastic tour of Santorini! It felt like we saw nearly all of the island. Our tour guide, Nikos, was so fun and perishable. I highly recommend!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time exploring Santorini with us. One of our goals is to give guests a true feel for the island in a single day, so it's wonderful to know you left feeling like you had experienced so much of what Santorini has to offer. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Nikos. His enthusiasm, local knowledge, and friendly personality help create memorable experiences, and we're delighted he made your day so enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to discover Santorini with us. We hope the memories of your visit stay with you for a long time to come! Warm regards, The VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini Team
Very disappointing 6 hours! The driver Sakis was late for pick up due to personal reasons which we understood. However he then picked up 6 cruise passengers so the two of us had to sit up front with the him. The view was good but the middle seat was narrower because of the hand brake and seat belts and it had no leg room! My husband was squashed it next to me and it was most uncomfortable. The VIP Exclusive vehicle was fine for 6 but not for 8 passengers for 6 hours! We booked in February so not last minute! My only request was to post some cards if we passed a mailbox or post office but was told by Sakis that it was an outdated method of communicating and there were no mail places on Santorini! Back on Google maps at the hotel I found a few and a post office very near his office in Oia where we visited! Surely he could have looked this up! I also loved the local curved roofed houses and wanted a photo but he wouldn’t stop so had to get a photo on the move through the windscreen! Meanwhile we hung about whilst the cruise passengers stayed longer in some stops to go shopping . Sakis was fine with this and so were we but he was definitely keener to please the cruise passengers than consider my requests. His information was interesting but this tour was not good value for money and I wouldn’t recommend it.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the views around the island and found the information shared during the tour interesting. As this is a small-group experience, seating arrangements can vary depending on the final group composition on the day. Guests are free to choose their seats when boarding, and our goal is always to accommodate everyone as comfortably as possible within the vehicle used for the tour. Regarding your postcards, we understand this was something you wished to do during your visit. Oia does have postal services available; however, it appears that the request was raised after the group had already departed from the area. As with all small-group tours, balancing individual requests with the overall itinerary and schedule for all participants can occasionally be challenging. We were also surprised to read that you felt your photographic requests were overlooked, as Sakis regularly assists guests with photos throughout the day and recalls taking several pictures for you during the tour. While we're sorry to hear that the experience did not fully match your expectations, we appreciate your comments and thank you for choosing to explore Santorini with us. Warm regards, The VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini Team
George was awesome! We had the best time and he let us set the pace of our tour and what we wanted to do!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fabulous day exploring Santorini with George. One of the great benefits of a smaller tour is the flexibility to adapt the experience to what guests enjoy most, and we're so pleased that you felt comfortable setting the pace and making the day your own. George will be thrilled to hear your kind words. His friendly personality and genuine passion for the island help create memorable experiences for our guests. Thank you for choosing to spend part of your Santorini holiday with us. We hope the memories of your day on the island stay with you long after your trip has ended. Warm regards, The VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini Team
You might be on the fence and second guessing all your choices. Book this one! We did the private tour with water taxi. Everything was exactly as expected. The tour company (Katherine) and the water taxi service (Popi) were very communicative. They were quick to respond to messages with questions as well as sent WhatsApp communication the day prior and morning of with times and meeting locations. Water taxi choice - We only had two cruise ships in port. the time might have been equal wait for the tram and water taxi. Any more ships and I’d highly recommend water taxi. Note - Sit in the back if it’s choppy or you’ll get wet. The tour has a structure to it but you can adjust as you please for shopping and site seeing with a private guide. Giannis our tour guide was amazing and able to take us to get the pictures we wanted as well as shopping while still avoiding most of the crowds.
What a fantastic review—thank you! We especially loved your opening line: "Book it!" 😊 There is no better recommendation than hearing that a guest felt everything matched their expectations from start to finish. We're delighted that the water taxi service, communication, and private tour experience all came together seamlessly for your visit. Santorini can be busy, especially on cruise ship days, so being able to avoid the crowds and still enjoy the island's highlights is exactly what we aim to provide. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Giannis, who will be thrilled to know he helped you find those perfect photo spots while keeping the day relaxed and enjoyable. Thank you again for trusting us with your Santorini adventure. We hope your photos bring back wonderful memories for years to come! Warm regards, The VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini Team
Excellent guide. Very patient. Paced it according to our endurance
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide's patience and flexibility. We always strive to make our tours comfortable and enjoyable for every guest, and it's wonderful to know that the pace was just right for you. Thank you for choosing to explore Santorini with us, and we hope to welcome you back one day! Warm regards, The VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini Team
Amazing private tour. We had a wonderful time in Santorini.we asked to ha e a lunch spot on the beach and they picked an eonderful spot and made the reservations for us. Nikos was out driver and exceptional care given to assist us.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! A perfect day in Santorini often includes great views, wonderful company, and delicious food by the sea, so we're delighted that we could help arrange the beachside lunch experience you were hoping for. There is something truly special about enjoying fresh local cuisine with the sound of the waves just a few steps away. We're also thrilled to hear that Nikos took such great care of you throughout the day. Providing attentive service and creating a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere are things he does naturally, and we're sure he will be very happy to know that his efforts helped make your visit memorable. What we love most about private tours is the ability to personalize the day around our guests' wishes, and it's wonderful to know that the experience felt tailored to exactly what you were looking for. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your Santorini visit. We hope the memories of your day on the island—and that special lunch by the beach—stay with you long after your holiday has ended. Warm regards, The VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini Team
The tour was not only all inclusive of the highlights of the island but it also included much of the history of the island and its inhabitants. Our guide was an amazing as was the entire tour. If you want to see Santorini, this is how you do it!
Thank you for such a wonderful review! One of the things that makes Santorini so fascinating is that behind every breathtaking view there is a story, a tradition, and a history stretching back thousands of years. We're delighted that the tour allowed you to experience not only the island's famous highlights but also gain a deeper understanding of the people and history that have shaped Santorini into what it is today. Your comment, "If you want to see Santorini, this is how you do it!" truly made our day. There is no greater compliment than knowing a guest felt they experienced the island in a meaningful and memorable way. We're also thrilled to hear that your guide helped make the day so enjoyable. The passion our guides have for sharing Santorini is what transforms a sightseeing tour into a genuine island experience. Thank you for spending your time with us and for sharing your recommendation with future travelers. We hope Santorini left you with memories that will last a lifetime. Warm regards, The VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini Team
Highly recommended. Both the booking and the excursion went smoothly. Would say it is the best way to see the island. Traffic and parking difficulties would make it difficult to get around on your own.
Thank you for your kind recommendation and for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that both the booking process and the tour itself were smooth and enjoyable. Santorini is a beautiful island, but as you mentioned, navigating the traffic and finding parking can sometimes take away from valuable vacation time. That's exactly why we aim to provide a relaxed and hassle-free way for our guests to experience the island's highlights. It's wonderful to know that the tour helped you make the most of your visit and that you felt it was one of the best ways to explore Santorini. Thank you again for choosing to spend your time with us. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Santorini in the future. Warm regards, The VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini Team
