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(435)
Our Guider Georgery is very knowledgeable and the whole trip is enjoyable. He was very attentive and patience
This was a fantastic tour and a great way to see Santorini. We chose to do this on our first day on the island, and it helped us plan the rest of our trip highly recommend.
The moment Gregory picked me up to the moment I was dropped off back my experience was exceptional. Had an incredible day. Saw and learned so much. High value for my money. Highly recommend rhis tour.
Gregory was a fun and informative way to learn and see the History of Santorini. Good Driver, on time his bus was clean and comfortable. We chose him based on his reviews and we were not disappointed.
Highly recommend this tour. We saw all the highlights of the island, great combo of castles, beaches, towns, amazing views. It was a wonderful way to see Santorini!
This was an amazing 10-hour tour with our brilliant guide, Gregory. We visited different parts of Santorini and were given plenty of time at each stop to explore and take photos. Gregory has a wealth of knowledge and a true passion for this beautiful island; we learned so much interesting information from him about both local life and history. We were so pleased that we decided to pay the extra fee for the interactive and extremely fun musical show at Symposion. If you are unsure about booking it, honestly, go for it—you will not be disappointed! The included wine tasting was also a lovely part of the tour. We tried some wonderful wines and had the opportunity to purchase them at the end. The sunset in Oia was the perfect end to the day. We had plenty of time to look around Oia before finding a prime spot to view the sunset, and Gregory gave us some great tips on where to go. I couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough, and having Gregory as our guide was the best decision we made! Thank you Gregory!
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.
