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Santorini 4-Hour Private Tour: Wine Tasting & Cliff Views
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Santorini 4-Hour Private Tour: Wine Tasting & Cliff Views★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (53)30m–1hA private 4-hour Santorini tour with an English-speaking guide and Mercedes minivan transportation covers Oia's cliff-side cave houses and blue domes, Pyrgos at the island's highest point, and a working winery where you taste four volcanic wines with snacks while overlooking the caldera. Pickup is included; children from age 12 are welcome. The fixed duration fits a cruise port call or a free afternoon without eating the whole day.Is it for me?Four hours is short enough to fit a cruise port call or a free afternoon without consuming your whole day, but long enough to move past the postcard stop at Oia and actually stand at the island's highest point and taste wines at a working winery. If you have only a few hours in Santorini, this tour builds a real sequence; if you have a full day, a longer tour will give you more time at each stop.Free cancellationfrom€ 180View ›
Santorini Port to Hotel & Airport: Direct Shuttle Service
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Santorini Port to Hotel & Airport: Direct Shuttle Service★★★★★★★★★★ 4.51 (51)10m–35mYou arrive at Athinios Port, collect your voucher at the Holiday Tours office by the exit, and board an air-conditioned shuttle to your hotel or airport. Bottled water is included, the driver meets you on schedule, and you skip the taxi lines entirely. Takes the guesswork out of getting from the port to where you're staying.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving by ferry and want to avoid the taxi negotiation at the port — the driver is already waiting, the price is fixed, and you go straight to your hotel or airport without arranging anything else.Free cancellationBest valuefrom€ 22View ›
Snorkeling in Santorini: Sea caves, cliff jumping & sunset
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Snorkeling in Santorini: Sea caves, cliff jumping & sunset★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (47)7hSea kayaking and snorkeling on Santorini's south coast combines paddling through sea caves, snorkeling near Black Mountain, cliff jumping at White Beach, and a picnic with local organic products—all in one seven-hour outing with hotel pickup and a professional English-speaking guide. The experience requires at least moderate fitness and swimming ability; no prior kayaking experience is necessary.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or directions to the starting point—the vehicle collects you from your accommodation and returns you there at the end, which settles the logistics for anyone staying elsewhere on the island without transport.Free cancellationfrom€ 135View ›
Santorini Flying Dress Photoshoot & Blue Domes with Video
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Santorini Flying Dress Photoshoot & Blue Domes with Video★★★★★★★★★★ 4.47 (45)1h 15mYou arrive in Oia, choose your flying dress color from 16 options, and spend a few hours being photographed by a professional who knows where the light hits and where the crowds thin out. You get 50 edited photos, two social-media videos, and your partner included at no extra charge. Pickup from Oia or Imerovigli is built in; photos arrive within seven days.Is it for me?Book this if you want professional photos in Santorini without arranging the logistics yourself — the photographer handles the route, the timing, the editing, and the dress, leaving you to show up and be photographed.Free cancellationKids −25%from€ 200View ›
Santorini Airport & Port Transfer: Private Mercedes Vehicle
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Santorini Airport & Port Transfer: Private Mercedes Vehicle★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (44)You get picked up at Santorini airport or port by a named driver holding a sign with your name, travel in a modern air-conditioned Mercedes, and go straight to your hotel or destination without intermediate stops. The price is fixed before arrival, infant seats are available, and the company tracks your flight to adjust timing if needed. Book in advance with your flight number and pickup time to lock in the service.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing or departing Santorini and want to skip the taxi queue and shared shuttle wait — the driver meets you by name, the vehicle is reserved for your group alone, and the price doesn't change based on traffic or negotiation at the curb.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −58%from€ 20View ›
Santorini Caldera Walk: Hiking Experience Fira-Oia
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Santorini Caldera Walk: Hiking Experience Fira-Oia★★★★★★★★★★ 4.44 (43)4hThe Fira-to-Oia caldera walk is a 10 km hiking tour across Santorini's clifftop path, starting from your hotel and ending in the northern village of Oia. You'll pass through Firostefani and Imerovigli on a mix of paved pedestrian streets and dirt trails, with an English-speaking guide leading the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is bottled water.Is it for me?Book this walk if you're staying in Santorini without a rental car or if you want a guide who knows the route and the towns along the way. The pickup from your hotel means you don't have to navigate to Fira on your own or figure out how to get back at the end of the day—the walk itself is the focus, not the logistics around it.Free cancellationInfants freefrom€ 135View ›
Santorini Morning Caldera Cruise: Swim, BBQ & Volcanic Beaches
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Santorini Morning Caldera Cruise: Swim, BBQ & Volcanic Beaches★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (39)5hPicture yourself sailing Santorini’s caldera, swimming at volcanic beaches, tasting fresh BBQ on deck, and soaking up local stories—this cruise is easygoing and unforgettable.Free cancellationKids −36%from€ 125View ›
Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs: Boat tour from Fira port
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Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs: Boat tour from Fira port★★★★★★★★★★ 4.32 (38)3hA three-hour boat tour from Fira port in Santorini visits the active volcano and natural hot springs, with a local guide, time to climb to the craters, and a swim in the thermal waters of Palaia Kameni. The tour departs daily at 11am and returns by 2pm, designed for cruise passengers with limited time. A guide in English or Greek leads both stops; swimming noodles are provided.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Greek, so book this tour if you're comfortable following commentary in one of those languages. The fixed 11am departure and 2pm return make it ideal for cruise passengers; if you're staying on the island and need flexibility, a later or private departure might suit you better.Free cancellationKids −50%from€ 30View ›
Santorini Private Tour: Oia, Blue Domes, Black Beach & Wine Tasting
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Santorini Private Tour: Oia, Blue Domes, Black Beach & Wine Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (37)5hYou’ll wander Oia’s quiet lanes, take in island views from Profitis Ilias, relax at Black Beach, and taste Santorini wines in an underground cave—all with a friendly local guide.Free cancellationKids −31%from€ 170View ›
Santorini Volcano Cruise & Hike: Private Boat, Thermal Springs
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Santorini Volcano Cruise & Hike: Private Boat, Thermal Springs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (36)3hA private cruise from Ammoudi Port in Santorini combines a volcano hike, thermal spring swim, and a stop at the Agios Nikolaos Islet in one outing. The 10-meter motor boat carries snorkeling equipment, bottled water, and a restroom; you choose between a 3-hour or 4-hour departure (daytime or sunset). The volcano entrance fee is separate and paid in cash on the island.Is it for me?Book the 4-hour option if you want time for both the volcano hike and a full exploration of the thermal springs and Agios Nikolaos without rushing; the 3-hour cruise works if you're choosing between the hike and the snorkeling rather than doing both.Free cancellationfrom€ 300View ›
Private 4-Hour Santorini Tour: Oia, Skaros Rock & Wine Tasting
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Private 4-Hour Santorini Tour: Oia, Skaros Rock & Wine Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (35)4h–5hYou’ll explore Santorini’s best spots—Oia’s winding lanes, Skaros Rock’s epic views, Firostefani’s famous domes, and finish with local wine overlooking the caldera—all in comfort with a friendly guide who knows every shortcut.Free cancellationKids −45%from€ 175View ›
Santorini Private Tour: Lighthouse, Beaches & Oia Sunset
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Santorini Private Tour: Lighthouse, Beaches & Oia Sunset★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (33)4h–5hYou’ll feel Santorini’s wild edges at Akrotiri lighthouse, walk barefoot on Red and Black beaches, explore Pyrgos village’s winding alleys, and watch sunset in Oia with a local guide leading the way. With private transport and bottled water included, you’ll catch moments—quiet or joyful—that stay with you long after leaving the island.Free cancellationfrom€ 140View ›
Santorini: Private Catamaran Cruise, Volcano & BBQ
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Santorini: Private Catamaran Cruise, Volcano & BBQ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (32)4h–6hYou board at Vlychada Marina and spend the day swimming at Red Beach and the volcano's warm waters, snorkeling in clear seas, and anchoring for a freshly grilled BBQ with unlimited local wine and beer. The captain tailors the route to weather and your pace, optional stops include Thirasia Island and the seals' caves, and hotel pickup and drop-off handle transport so you don't have to arrange it yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Santorini highlights—Red Beach, the volcano, the caldera—in one day without renting a car or booking separate transport and meals. The private catamaran means the captain adjusts the route to your pace and the weather, which is what makes a full day of swimming, snorkeling, and dining possible without the rigid schedule of a group tour.Free cancellationfrom€ 450View ›
Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise with Dinner from Old Port
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Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise with Dinner from Old Port★★★★★★★★★★ 4.38 (29)6h 5mA 6-hour sailing cruise from Santorini's old port visits the active volcano at Nea Kameni, the thermal springs at Palea Kameni, and the island of Thirasia, with dinner and wine on board and views of the sunset from the water. The boat departs from the old port in Ornos (accessible by cable car, on foot, or by donkey); a separate option includes hotel pickup from elsewhere on the island. A professional guide in English, Spanish, French or Greek leads the volcano walk; the thermal springs are open for swimming.Is it for me?Book with transfers if you're arriving without a rental car or prefer not to navigate the steep old port on your own; book without transfers if you're staying near Ornos and want to head straight to the port. Either way, the 6-hour span means you can fit this into an afternoon without losing a full day, and the dinner on board means you're not eating separately afterward.Free cancellationKids −50%from€ 112View ›
Akrotiri Private Guided Tour with an Archaeologist
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Akrotiri Private Guided Tour with an Archaeologist★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (28)1h 15m–1h 30mA private guided tour of Akrotiri, Santorini, led by a licensed archaeologist through the ruins of a prehistoric town preserved under volcanic ash. The guide walks you through the site's narrow streets and explains how the 1613 BC eruption destroyed an advanced ancient culture and inspired the myth of Atlantis. The tour runs roughly 90 minutes and includes the archaeologist's narration; entrance to the site is available as an add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you want an archaeologist's reading of the ruins rather than a general tour guide's overview—someone who can explain what the ash layers reveal about daily life and why historians connect Akrotiri to the Atlantis story. The private format means the guide adjusts the depth and focus to what you actually want to know.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 180View ›
Snorkeling in Santorini: Private Fishing & Sunset Dinner
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Snorkeling in Santorini: Private Fishing & Sunset Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (26)5hA five-hour private snorkeling and fishing activity on a 52ft wooden boat off Santorini's south coast, led by a local female captain. You fish (or watch), swim in clear water, snorkel among the catch, and eat dinner made from what the boat brought in, with local wine and sunset views of the volcanic coastline included. Children from age 3 are welcome; pickup is included.Is it for me?The captain speaks English, Italian, Arabic or Greek, so language is not a barrier to following the fishing instruction or the commentary on the coastline. Families with children from age 3 can book comfortably; kids older than 10 can fish alongside the captain if they want hands-on time with the equipment.Free cancellationfrom€ 400View ›
Akramitis Mountain hike Rhodes: 360 views from the summit
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Akramitis Mountain hike Rhodes: 360 views from the summit★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (26)4h 30mAkramitis Mountain is a guided day hike on Rhodes starting from the traditional village of Monolithos and ascending 9.1 km to the second-highest peak on the island. The hike takes 4.5 hours total, with 3.5 to 4 hours of actual hiking across rocky and soft terrain, a stop at a historic chapel for a traditional Greek snack, and a descent through shaded pine forest. A local English-speaking guide, hiking equipment, snacks, photos and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; pickup is available on some dates. The hike suits travelers with moderate fitness; it is not recommended for those with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health, and children must be at least 10 years old.Is it for me?Book a private tour if you want to set the day yourself and hike at your own pace; Friday shared departures work better if you prefer a group and want to meet other travelers. Either way, the 4.5-hour format means you can fit the full summit experience into a single morning or afternoon without rushing the descent or cutting the views short.Free cancellationfrom€ 65View ›
Santorini Snorkeling: Paddle & Turquoise Waters
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Santorini Snorkeling: Paddle & Turquoise Waters★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (24)2h–3hStand-up paddleboard and snorkel in Santorini with a certified instructor guiding you over crystal-clear waters to dramatic cliff-lined shores and a remote mountain. The adventure includes paddleboards and snorkel gear, a light snack and bottled water, life jackets, a rescue boat escort, and GoPro footage of your session. Groups of 4 or more can set flexible start times; the experience accommodates up to 7 people and suits all skill levels from age 12 onward.Is it for me?Two to three hours on the water leaves room for other activities in your day, and the small group size (under 7 people) means you're not waiting for a large tour to assemble or moving at a pace set for strangers.Free cancellationfrom€ 120View ›
Santorini Private Photo Tour: 3 Hours with Personal Photographer
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Santorini Private Photo Tour: 3 Hours with Personal Photographer★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (23)3hA 3-hour private photo tour in Santorini pairs you with a local English-speaking photographer who shoots at Oia, Firostefani, Imerovigli and other villages you select, then delivers 70 edited digital photos. Luxury air-conditioned car transport is included, and you pick the time of day and locations that matter to you. All taxes and service fees are built in.Is it for me?Book this if you want professional photos of yourself in Santorini without hiring a separate photographer for the day—the photographer handles the composition and direction while you focus on being in front of the camera, and the edited images arrive ready to share. Choose the morning or golden-hour slot if you want the light that makes the white villages glow.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 600View ›
Santorini Athinios Port Transfer: Driver meets you at the gate
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Santorini Athinios Port Transfer: Driver meets you at the gate★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (23)You’ll skip taxi lines and get straight to your hotel or airport with a friendly local driver who knows every shortcut on Santorini. It’s easy, reliable, and takes all the hassle out of arriving on the island.Free cancellationfrom€ 30View ›
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