Santorini · CRUISE SHIP SHORE EXCURSIONS
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The 15 cruise ship shore excursions below are the ones worth booking in Santorini right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s there for a reason.
Small-group Santorini cruise tour to Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos black sand, with AC and on-time ship return.
“Wonderful experience! Informative, and so much fun. Even our driver sang to us. Highly recommend Ana as a tour guide.”
Cruise-ready Santorini tour that skips the cable car with boat transfers, small group stops in Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos.
“Glad we skipped the cable car because the power was out and there was a huge delay. Not really impressed with Santorini. We were on our own in Oia. A tour of the town would have been nice.”
A small-group Santorini highlights day with Fira, Oia, Pyrgos, black sand and Red Beach viewpoints, plus WiFi onboard and easy pickup.
“My Husband and I did a wonderful private 5 hour tour with Lee. (Can’t spell his Greek name) we saw every inch of the beautiful island, from Oia to the lighthouse, the highest point at the monastery and everywhere in between. Santorini is our absolute favorite in the Greek islands.”
Private Santorini shore excursion with flexible stops, port pickup, and local driver guidance, from Oia sunsets to Akrotiri ruins.
“Michael, our driver/tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and provided an amazing, customized experience.”
A fast, air-conditioned Santorini loop hitting Oia, blue-domed viewpoints, Pyrgos, Perissa black sand, and Akrotiri Lighthouse in 4.5 hours.
“Efstratios was a great tour guide and we really enjoyed it. We saw almost all the island . Thank you and we will be back soon.”
A 6-hour small-group Santorini mix of villages and wine, with volcanic views, guided walks, and a included tasting with food pairing.
“The views are spectacular but the crowds were overwhelming! The first part of the tour was boring. Oia was overcrowded and unbearable.”
Santorini shore excursion with private Mercedes pickup, Oia and Prophet Elias views, plus volcanic wine tasting at Venetsanos.
“Marios was a wonderful tour guide. Skip the line tour, inc glorious private areas. Great historical knowledge. And to end a wonderful day the vinery was superb.”
3 hours on an ATV through Santorini’s black sand, village lanes, vineyards, and views, plus lunch, safety gear, and Fira pickup.
“Instructor was very good! A little hard to understand but very nice and made sure we felt safe! Could have gotten a little more seafood since it was an expensive tour! I wish we would have stopped more and discussed what we were seeing!”
Private Santorini shore tour with Lost Atlantis and Akrotiri, Oia and Fira viewpoints, Red Beach, Santo Wines, and easy transfers.
“This was just an expensive cab ride. No useful content, no guidance at historic locations. Why was this billed as an "historic Santorini" tour? This was merely transportation to one old site, and to one view spot.”
A private 3.5-hour Santorini caldera tour with pickup and big photo stops in Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Oia.
Mini-group Santorini cruise tour with air-conditioned bus, cable car meeting point, and photo stops in Firostefani, Oia, and Perivolos.
“We were told to meet at 2:45 and that a boat would be picking us up. We were at the port an hour early and no one was around. When 2:45 pm came we looked for the company. No one was around. We finally found a young guy holding a sign. He said he had been there but we were in that spot multiple times. He said that the boat came and went at 1:30, and we would have to take the cable car to the top. The line was over 2 hours long. He told us we could walk up and it would take 15 min. It was a…”
5-hour private Santorini shore excursion with Oia views, black-sand beaches, caldera talk, wine tasting chance, and Prophet Elias monastery.
“Panos was an OUTSTANDING tour guide with historical knowledge that far exceeded our expectations!!! Panos made our experience to his island the most glorious experience we had on our entire trip! We were on a 10-day cruise with Santorini being our first stop! Everything and everyone after that paled in comparison to the incredible tour we had with Panos!!! It was my birthday and because of him, I will never forget this year!!!!! You have truly found a treasure in employing him and he has certainly set a standard in my mind that will be near impossible to reach or exceed!!! BRAVO PANOS!!!!!!”
A 5-hour Santorini shore excursion with pickup, an English guide, and classic stops from Firostefani to Oia and Perivolos black sand.
“Johanna was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, entertaining and patient. My family and would come back again”
A 5-hour Santorini private tour with narrated stops in Oia, panoramic views, Red Beach, plus optional wine and Akrotiri.
“This was a very nice tour. Santorini has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. Our tour guide met us promptly at the designated meeting point. She and the driver took my family of four to all the highlights in and around Santorini. We had lunch outside at a beautiful little restaurant next to the black sand beach on the Meditranian sea. The tomato balls were my favorite. So delicious! The Greek beer was also very good. The scenery was amazing! I highly recommend this tour. Our guide was fantastic.”
Small-group Santorini cruise tour in 5 hours, Firostefani, Oia, Profitis Ilias, Megalochori and Perivolos, with flexible timing.
“Santorini is beautiful & this tour allowed us to experience most of the island. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, & extremely accommodating. Would recommend!”
