Santorini Full Day Private Tour: Explore and Capture Unseen Caldera Views and Unearth Hidden Gems
4.7
51 Ratings
Fira
Embark on a full-day private tour of Santorini and uncover hidden gems while capturing breathtaking views of the Caldera. Explore Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Oia, and witness the stunning volcanic landscape along the way.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Firostefani - You will admire the magnificent view of the volcano and Thirasia island and also you will have time for photos.
- Skaros Rock - You will enjoy the unique view of the caldera and you will have the opportunity to see from above the Skaros Rock which is one of the most important corners of Santorini and protected from The UNESCO organization.Skaros is a mountain totally made of lava.
- Oia - You will enjoy the beauty of Oia admiring the unique white churches with the blue domes,the old castle and you will have time for shopping,lunch or dinner(if you choose the sunset time),coffee and traditional Greek desserts.
- Castelli of Pyrgos - Pyrgos is one of the most traditional villages of the island.We will wander on the narrow streets and we will have the opportunity to see the old tradiotional cave houses and the castle.
- Santo Winery - Here you will have the opportunity to taste a big variety of local wines with the most breathtaking view.
- Red Beach - The Red beach is one of the most scenic and interesting beaches on the island, located near Akrotiri village. The reason for its popularity is its colour.Red Beach is without a doubt worth a visit considering that it is a rare sight, probably unique in the whole world, where red is the dominant color. It is enclosed by steep red hills that create a captivating, wild scenery. If you stand on the top you will set eyes on enormous volcanic rocks situated in the sea, small pebbles and sand of various colors, mainly red, all along the beach and appealing dark blue waters. This wonderful palette of contrasting colors will mesmerize you. Another natural marvel the volcano created.We stop here only for photos.
- Perissa Black Sand Beach - Over the centuries, the molten rock from various volcanic eruptions hardened and then eventually broke down due to erosion. Today, beachgoers can lounge in the warm sand, rent a sun chair, and in general enjoy the beauty that the unique color of this sand creates.Here we can have lunch or coffee and shopping.
What's Included
- Personal driver for pickup and guided tour
Additional Information
Our adventure commences from Fira, though we also provide pick-ups from your hotel or cruise ship. We’ll explore the concealed wonders of the Caldera, snapping photos along the way. Our next destination is the picturesque village of Firostefani where we can enjoy the caldera and marvel at the breathtaking view of Thirassia, a gorgeous island formed from remnants of the old Santorini. Highlights include the Volcano, the UNESCO protected Skaros Mountain, and numerous iconic blue-domed churches. Our journey then takes us to Imerovigli for photo opportunities of the caverns that were once homes to the island’s early inhabitants. We’ll then move on to the edge of Imerovigli to see the universally famous Skaros, a UNESCO protected mountain that gives the illusion of floating in midair. En route to Oia, we’ll get to observe the vivid hues of red, black, and yellow volcanic lava on the left side of our mini bus.
Location
Fira
Pick up from and to your hotel/cruise ship or other destination of choice
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(51 Ratings)
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Thomas_s
May 21, 2024
Theodore is excellent - Theodore was an excellent tour guide/driver. Took us all over te island while explaining the local culture. I would highly recommend booking his services thru Viator.
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Denise_o
Jan 4, 2024
Incredible tour of Santorini and Wonderful Guide! - This tour was absolutely wonderful! The landscape of the island was breathtaking, and our guide took us everywhere. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and knew exactly where and when to go. Thank you and I would highly recommend this tour!
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S112tqlesliew
Nov 13, 2023
The most exceptional tour with Niko from Marinakis Tours!! - Our 6 hour private tour All of Santorini was beyond wonderful. Niko was waiting with a sign as we exited the cable car to Oia. He took us to a charming area to shop in small stores and insisted we have a mid morning snack of the best baklava! Then we toured more of gorgeous Santorini, and niko stopped for us to all have lunch at a delicious Greek taverna right next to the beach. We continued on to more of beautiful Santorini, then the ultimate wine tasting at a great winery which not only had delicious wines and charcuterie, but the most stunning views up high above the bluest water. Niko was exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. He absolutely made our day in Santorini most enjoyable and memorable! Thank you Niko!
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Fredat5351su
Oct 23, 2023
Highly recommend for personalized and catered experience! - Nick and Nicola were very accommodating to our schedule, which was really tight! We unfortunately docked when all other cruise ships were docking, so we had to wait a little longer to get up to the tram.
However, Nick did give us a heads up that this was going to be the case, so we were at least mentally prepared for it. This was a huge plus, rather than getting there and being frustrated of this fact.
Secondly, we have someone that was somewhat challenged in their mobility, and Nick happily accommodated and catered to us.
Overall, really good and personalized experience. Was very flexible on what we, as a group, wanted and can do. No pushy agenda or anything. Highly recommend!
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Granalyn_p
Sep 15, 2023
Short Visit - Wished we had more time to explore Santorini. Our guide waited for us for at least 1.5 hours. He also had a little gift for all of us.
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Maryann_c
Sep 10, 2023
The best tour on Santorini - We loved spending time with Nick. He was so friendly and entertaining. He was a marvelous tour guide and made sure we were able to see all the sights plus have some time to relax and just enjoy our time together.
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Shirley_r
Sep 3, 2023
Excelent!!! - Astri, our knowledgeable and kind driver, provided an incredible tour of Greece's Santorini, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience. He picked us up on time, took us to unique places, and ended the tour at the beach. I recommend this company 100%.
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Karan_m
May 28, 2024
Great - Our tour guide was really good. He showed us various spots in Santorini and explained the history of each. Transportation was in a van that was private for us only.
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Dawn_n
Sep 27, 2023
Nice tour, beautiful island. - We had a very nice time. We expected a van but instead we ended up in a 5 seater car. This was not the most comfortable ride. It was extremely hot and we were sitting literally on top of each other. The driver was super nice. He took us to the black sand beach, the red sand beach, and Fira for sunset. He was very knowledgeable. The driver had a friend who owned a beach front restaurant. He got us complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas. We had a delicious dinner on the black sand beach. The driver took a bunch of photos of us at Fira at sunset. We got some amazing photos and then went back to the cable car area to do some shopping before heading back to the ship. I would not attempt to do so many stops in one day again. There just isn't enough time to thoroughly enjoy yourself when you are rushing from one place to another.
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Kevin_k
Oct 7, 2023
Santorini - Oia domes the rest of the trip we experienced the dirty van and our driver was tough to understand his English
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