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Santorini Walking Photo Shoot: Morning Oia, Evening Imerovigli
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Santorini Walking Photo Shoot: Morning Oia, Evening Imerovigli★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (137)1h–2hA private walking photo shoot in Santorini pairs you with a professional photographer for a morning session in Oia or an evening one in Imerovigli, both framed by caldera views and whitewashed villages. The photographer captures 25+ images per hour while you walk and pose; all photos arrive via online gallery within 2-3 days. Choose your session length—30 minutes, one hour, or two hours—and pick morning or evening depending on your schedule and how crowded you want the streets to be.Is it for me?Pick the morning Oia shoot for bright, direct light and fewer crowds; choose evening Imerovigli if you want softer golden-hour tones and a quieter setting.Free cancellationMost bookedfrom · per group€ 199View ›
Santorini Airport Transfer: Private Car, WiFi & English Driver
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Santorini Airport Transfer: Private Car, WiFi & English Driver★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (136)10m–1hYou’ll step off your flight into Santorini’s warmth and spot your driver waiting—no lines or confusion. Settle into a cool, private car with WiFi, bottled water, and an easy chat with your local driver as you cross the island’s postcard views. It’s less about speed, more about landing softly on Greek time.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefrom€ 19View ›
Santorini Boat Rental: License-Free, Up to 8 People, Full & Half Day
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Santorini Boat Rental: License-Free, Up to 8 People, Full & Half Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (135)5hYou rent a brand-new, stable boat for up to eight people and steer it yourself around Santorini's caldera for a half or full day. No boating license needed. Soda and bottled water are included. You choose which stops to visit—Red Beach, the volcano hot springs, the lighthouse, Aspronisi, or any combination—and set your own pace, anchoring to swim whenever you want.Is it for me?Right for groups of up to eight who want to explore Santorini's caldera at their own pace without hiring a captain or booking a guided tour. Plan for four to five hours on the water for a half day, or longer for a full day—the sun and motion are constant, so bring sunscreen and water beyond what's provided.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 350View ›
Private Santorini Wine Roads Tour: 3 Wineries, Volcanic Wines
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Private Santorini Wine Roads Tour: 3 Wineries, Volcanic Wines★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (134)4hA private four-hour wine tour of Santorini takes you to three wineries for tastings of 12 to 14 volcanic wines, with a light meal at the final stop and pickup in a luxury electric vehicle. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and the pairings; you arrive with no planning done. Dietary needs are accommodated with advance notice.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants to visit three wineries on your own schedule in a private vehicle, rather than joining a shared tour with fixed departure times and other travelers.Free cancellationTop ratedfrom · per group€ 620View ›
Santorini Airport & Port Transfer: Private, Fast & Comfortable
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Santorini Airport & Port Transfer: Private, Fast & Comfortable★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (130)15m–45mYou’ll step into Santorini greeted by your own driver holding a sign with your name, then relax in an air-conditioned vehicle straight from the airport or port to your hotel. Expect cold bottled water, local tips along the way, and zero hassle finding your ride. It’s simple comfort that lets you start soaking up island life right away.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 28View ›
Santorini: Catamaran Cruise, Volcano Swim & BBQ Lunch
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Santorini: Catamaran Cruise, Volcano Swim & BBQ Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (126)4h–6hYou’ll sail Santorini’s wild coast on a small-group catamaran cruise—with hotel pickup—swimming at Red Beach and soaking in volcanic hot springs near Nea Kameni. Share laughs over a fresh BBQ lunch and local wine as you drift past white cliffs and blue-domed churches. Expect salty skin, new friends, and views you’ll remember every time you see white houses against blue sky.Free cancellationKids −49%from€ 85View ›
Santorini Private Catamaran Cruise: Caldera, Beaches & Meal
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Santorini Private Catamaran Cruise: Caldera, Beaches & Meal★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (125)5hYou’ll feel salt on your skin as you sail Santorini’s caldera by private catamaran, swimming at Red Beach or relaxing at White Beach with drinks from an open bar. Enjoy freshly grilled Greek food onboard with your crew guiding you through hidden corners—and leave with that sun-warmed feeling lingering long after.Is it for me?Your captain charts the route around the caldera's volcano, hot springs, and colored beaches based on weather and what interests you most—the flexibility that sets a private sail apart.Free cancellationfrom€ 450View ›
Santorini: Private Highlights Tour with Winery & Oia Pickup
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Santorini: Private Highlights Tour with Winery & Oia Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (125)4h–7hYou’ll wander Santorini’s winding lanes with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story—from Oia’s blue domes to volcanic beaches where lunch tastes like summer itself. Taste wines grown in ancient soil and pause at a hilltop monastery where time feels slower than anywhere else. Let yourself get lost in small moments—there’s room for them here.Free cancellationInfants freefrom€ 49View ›
Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Boat Tour with Transfer
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Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Boat Tour with Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.10 (125)3hA guided boat tour from Fira to Santorini's volcano and hot springs, lasting three hours with round-trip transfer, a live guide in English or Greek, and swimming noodles provided. The boat stops at the active volcano for 1 hour 15 minutes so you can climb to the smoking craters, then moves to the thermal hot springs at Palaia Kameni for 30 minutes of swimming in naturally heated water. Entrance to the volcano is optional and paid separately at checkout.Is it for me?The morning departure and fixed three-hour schedule mean you can fit the volcano and hot springs into a free afternoon without building the day yourself — the boat, the timing and the guide are all arranged. If you prefer a later start or a longer time at each stop, look for an afternoon or full-day option instead.Free cancellationKids −50%from€ 45View ›
Santorini Caldera: Volcano Scuba Dive & Beginner Lesson
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Santorini Caldera: Volcano Scuba Dive & Beginner Lesson★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (124)2h 30mYou’ll slip into Santorini’s caldera waters right off Caldera Beach with a patient local instructor by your side. Learn basic scuba skills on shore before your first breaths underwater, then follow your guide past reefs and curious fish during a 35-minute dive—all equipment included. Tea and snacks back on land give you time to soak it all in before heading out again.Free cancellationfrom€ 90View ›
Santorini: Horseback Volcano Trails & Eros Beach Ride
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Santorini: Horseback Volcano Trails & Eros Beach Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.52 (124)1h 30mYou’ll ride gentle horses from Santorini’s hilltop stables through volcanic canyons and old vineyards down to secluded Eros Beach. With a local guide leading, feel the island’s wild side—hooves in black sand, salty breeze on your face—and pause for photos before relaxing at the stables’ café with views you won’t forget.Free cancellationfrom€ 85View ›
Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Volcano, Hot Springs & Red Beach Swim
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Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Volcano, Hot Springs & Red Beach Swim★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (121)5hA catamaran cruise departing from Ammoudi Bay in Santorini that sails past the volcano, stops for a 30-minute swim in the hot springs, anchors at white beach and red beach for swimming and snorkeling, and serves a Greek BBQ meal and open bar on deck. The itinerary changes with weather and sunset timing. Pickup from your hotel is included in one option.Is it for me?Book this if you want a structured afternoon with set departure and return times, multiple swimming stops, and a full meal included—perfect when you're anchored in Santorini for just a few hours.Free cancellationKids −50%from€ 95View ›
Santorini: Cruise Passenger Tour with Fast Boat & Oia Village
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Santorini: Cruise Passenger Tour with Fast Boat & Oia Village★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (120)4h–5hYou’ll skip long sky tram waits and glide into Santorini by boat with a small group and local guide. Wander Oia’s winding streets, pause in Megalochori’s quiet square, and sink your toes into Perivolos Beach’s black sand—all before heading back to your ship right on time. It’s more than just sightseeing—it’s feeling like you belong here for an afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefrom€ 45View ›
Santorini: Oia, Firostefani & Black Beach Small Group Tour
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Santorini: Oia, Firostefani & Black Beach Small Group Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (118)3h–5hYou’ll wander Santorini’s famous Oia with a local who knows its quieter corners, take in caldera views from Firostefani, stroll Megalochori’s village lanes, and unwind on Perivolos Black Beach — all in a relaxed small group with transport and guide included.Free cancellationfrom€ 60View ›
Scuba Diving in Santorini: PADI Discover Course
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Scuba Diving in Santorini: PADI Discover Course★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (118)3hDiscover Scuba Diving is a 3-hour introductory course in Santorini for complete beginners, taught by a PADI Professional who stays with you the entire time. You'll learn basic skills in shallow water, then take a guided dive to explore the seafloor. The course includes full scuba equipment, instruction, small groups of no more than 4 people, and photos or videos of your first dive. Children from age 10 are welcome; allow at least 12 hours between your dive and any flight home.Is it for me?The dive center is on Santorini itself, so you don't need a car or a boat transfer to get there—it's accessible by public transport or a short taxi ride from wherever you're staying. If you have a free afternoon or morning and want to try diving without committing to a full certification course, this 3-hour introduction lets you experience it and decide whether to go deeper.Free cancellationfrom€ 120View ›
Santorini Shore Excursion: Red Beach & Akrotiri Tour with Guide
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Santorini Shore Excursion: Red Beach & Akrotiri Tour with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (117)5hA half-day or full-day sightseeing tour of Santorini with a local Greek guide who knows the island intimately, covering Red Beach, Oia, Akrotiri, Perissa Beach, the Monastery of Profitis Ilias and other villages. The tour includes hotel or port pickup, private air-conditioned transport, and a guide fluent in English. You choose between a 3-hour, 4-hour or 5-hour option depending on how many stops suit your schedule.Is it for me?Choose the 5-hour option if you want all five stops and the villages in between; pick the 3-hour tour if your ship departure or schedule leaves only a morning or afternoon. The local guide's knowledge of timing means the route avoids crowds at Oia and other popular spots, so you see them at their best rather than shoulder-to-shoulder with other tours.Free cancellation-10%Infants freefrom€ 82View ›
Santorini Flying Dress Photoshoot: 70+ Dresses, Blue Domes
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Santorini Flying Dress Photoshoot: 70+ Dresses, Blue Domes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (116)1h 30mA 1.5-hour private photoshoot in Santorini where you wear one of 70+ flying dresses—including glitter and cloud options—while a professional photographer shoots you in Oia, Imerovigli or another village of your choice. You receive 15-25 fully edited photos, free pickup from Oia or Imerovigli, and an assistant on set; the photographer sends previews within 1-2 weeks and delivers edited images within 1-2 weeks after you approve the selects.Is it for me?Book this if you want candid movement shots through actual streets rather than posed portraits at landmarks—you'll explore Oia or Imerovigli with a photographer capturing you in real light, and add a dress per person if your group wants everyone photographed separately.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 590View ›
Santorini Flying Dress Photoshoot: 30-Min Express Package
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Santorini Flying Dress Photoshoot: 30-Min Express Package★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (116)45mYou choose a gown from an exclusive catalog, arrive for a 30-minute photoshoot with a personal assistant to manage the fabric, and receive eight edited images within 25 days. The package includes creative direction from a Santorini-based photographer, bottled water, and unlimited rights to use the photos. Partners and children can attend at no additional charge.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants a polished, professional photo of themselves in a dramatic dress without arranging the logistics themselves—the catalog, the assistant, the timing, and the editing are all handled, so you show up and the rest unfolds.Free cancellationfrom€ 400View ›
Santorini Flying Dress Photoshoot: 20 Edited Photos
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Santorini Flying Dress Photoshoot: 20 Edited Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (115)30mA flying dress photoshoot in Santorini pairs you with a private photographer and styling assistant who guide you through poses against the caldera views of Oia, Firostefani, Imerovigli or your chosen location. The photographer edits and delivers 20 digital images, and you choose whether to add makeup or raw photo files at checkout. Duration runs 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on your package.Is it for me?You're doing the posing and wearing the dress while the photographer and assistant handle the technical work—this is a directed session, not a self-guided one, so you show up ready to move and let them capture it. Book this if you want polished, edited photos without the editing work, or add raw files at checkout if you'd rather do that part yourself.Free cancellationfrom€ 180View ›
Santorini: ATV Tour Oia, Pyrgos Castle & Volcanic Beaches
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Santorini: ATV Tour Oia, Pyrgos Castle & Volcanic Beaches★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (114)3h 30mYou’ll feel Santorini’s wild side on an ATV tour: ride past whitewashed Oia, climb up Pyrgos castle ruins with your guide’s stories echoing around you, breathe in the thyme-scented breeze at Profitis Ilias monastery, and stand barefoot on volcanic beaches that don’t look like anywhere else. It’s not always smooth—but you’ll remember how it felt.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 153View ›
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