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Santorini Private Sightseeing Tour: Discover Oia, Blue Dome Church, and Unique Beaches
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104 Ratings
Oia
Embark on a private sightseeing tour of Santorini and uncover the enchanting beauty of Oia, the iconic Blue Dome Church, and the stunning Black and Red beaches. Indulge in a glass of wine at a local winery and capture breathtaking views from Prophet Elias Monastery.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Oia - Begin your sightseeing adventure in the north of the island, at the scenic village of Oia: one of Santorini’s most visually striking locations, the village has long inspired artists with its beauty, and sits overlooking the island’s caldera.
- Firostefani - Make a short stop in Firostefani to see the famous Blue Dome Church, the subject of so many Santorini postcards.
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site - Santorini is also home to its own ancient ruins: the site of Akrotiri, an ancient Minoan village that was buried by the island’s colossal volcanic eruption. Don’t miss the chance to see the incredible, well-preserved remnants of the settlement for yourself. (optional visit)
- Perissa Black Sand Beach - Head south to admire the Black beach. Enjoy an optional lunch at a seaside restaurant, such as fresh seafood with a Greek salad, on the beach.
- Monastery of Profitis Ilias - Head to Profitis Ilias, which is the highest hill in Santorini. From its top (567 m) enjoy the panoramic view of the Aegean Sea. There, you will get to visit a Greek Orthodox chapel, listen to the sounds of Byzantine music and get a taste of their hand-made products. (optional visit)
- Santo Winery - Lastly, wind your tour down with an indulgent stop at a local winery. Santorini has produced its own wine since ancient times, and sampling its varietals is the perfect way to get a taste of the island’s history. (optional visit)
- Santorini - The above itinerary is provided as an example only. The sights and attractions provide an idea of things to do during your tour and can be adjusted on the day to suit your personal interests.
Note that bespoke itineraries and custom additions to the tour are also available. Your tour will conclude when your private driver drops you off at your accommodation, cruise ship port, airport, or any other preferred location.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private guide/driver
- Air-conditioned transport in European-sized vehicle
- Convenient hotel/port/airport pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees at museums (optional visits)
- Tips (recommended)
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embark on a private exploration of the enchanting Santorini with this Sightseeing Tour. Following a convenient pick-up service from your hotel, airport, or port, create your ideal tour outline with a well-informed local tour guide and pay a visit to attractions such as the stunning village of Oia, the striking Blue Dome Church, and the Black and Red beaches. Relish a delectable glass of the local wine at a winery and snatch breath-taking photos from the vantage point of the Prophet Elias Monastery.
- Meeting point for cruise passengers is top of cruise port’s cable car (upper station).
Location
Oia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(104 Ratings)
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Mobile27657013140
Nov 19, 2023
An amazing tour of a spectacular island! - We booked the Santorini Private Sightseeing Tour prior to visiting Santorini by cruise ship. Kallisti Tours had great communication from the minute we booked, and they took away any apprehension we had as first-time visitors to the island. On the day of our visit, we were fortunate enough to get Theo for our guide. He greeted us promptly at the top of the cable car, and from there the experience just got better and better! From the blue domed chapels to the black sand beaches to a spectacular front-row seat at a local winery to view a breathtaking sunset, Theo made sure we had the very best of everything. We sampled local Gyros - and they were the best we had during all of the stops in Greece! We book private tours frequently, and we can honestly say if you are considering this tour, and are fortunate enough to get Theo, you will enjoy one of the best experiences possible!
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Del_r
Nov 19, 2023
One of the BEST private tours ever! - We opt for private tours when we cruise quite a bit - and this one was by far one of the best we have ever taken. Theo was our guide, and as a life-long native of Santorini he made us feel like we were special guests the whole time. We saw everything, including some of the most spectacular vistas we have ever seen! From the blue domed chapels to the black sand beach, he introduced us to the island and all its charms - we even enjoyed the best authentic Gyros we had during our entire time visiting Greece. Theo capped off the day with amazing seats at the Santo winery with views of the caldera and one of the best sunsets ever. A tip if you arrive by ship: TAKE THE CABLE CAR UP AND BACK DOWN! The path is long and steep, and the donkeys make a mess of it. We made it a point to be first off the ship and had a very short wait going up. BUT, we probably enjoyed the sunset at the winery a bit too long and got back a bit late. The line for the cable car was long and we decided to walk down MISTAKE! It was a challenge avoiding the donkey poop on every step, not to mention a rigorous physical exercise even though we were walking downhill.
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Catherine_d
Oct 18, 2023
Wonderful way to see the highlights of Santorini - Michael was a great tour guide! He was totally flexible in customizing the tour to what we were more interested in. So worth it to have a local to take you around and give you some context for the places you're visiting...and actually it would be worth it just to not have to navigate the roads and the traffic! Michael was very friendly, informative, and patient (when we were getting behind schedule ;) Highlights were Akrotiri, Santo Wines (not originally on the itinerary!) and getting a legit local-approved gyro for lunch in his home village. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and highly recommend him to anyone who wants to get to know the island a little better.
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M1583snchristinel
Oct 10, 2023
Wonderful - Teddy was a fabulous guide - satisfied everyone even though everyone wanted something different- so helpful and trying to please everyone- knowledgeable and made changes on the fly - we were a tough group that day
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Ann_o
Oct 8, 2023
Fun in the sun! - What a great experience. We had a large group and they were able to accommodate all of our interests. We were able to experience some smaller towns for leisure shopping with fewer crowds, relax at the beautiful black beach and went to a fantastic winery at the top of the mountain. Wonderful day and great experiences. Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and very accommodating! Highly recommend! Ann O’
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Robert_c
Oct 2, 2023
One of the Best Tours We've Been On - Santorini is beautiful, and our guide showed us the entire island. We loved Akrotiri and all the towns he took us to. He was incredibly accommodating, knowledgeable, and informative. Highly recommended.
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Rital159
Sep 12, 2023
An Excellent Tour - This was an excellent tour. Our tour guide, Michael was very informative and seemed to have a great love for his home...He was very accomodating and made a point of explaining the historical facts behind the beautiful sights that we were seeing. He is very kind and positive in his approach.
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Raclaire_w
Sep 12, 2023
Saturday in Santorini, Greece - Our tour guide was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about Santorini since he was a native and he shared some of his family’s history. The views were breathtaking. Our tour guide was flexible with our requests and very patient with those of us with mobility issues. All in all everyone had a great day.
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Jessica_b
Aug 17, 2023
Excellent excursion - Viator placed us with Kallisti Tours and our guide, Michael, was fantastic! Great experience! Michael was attentive, courteous, professional, spoke great English and had lots of local knowledge.
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Sylvia
Jul 19, 2023
Perfect tour for visitors with limited time. - My family and I enjoyed an amazing private tour of Santorini. Michael was our guide, and as expected, he knew the the right places to take us. He patiently waited for us as we made our way to Fira by cable car and drove us to sights that we wouldn’t have had the time to visit if we explored on our own. Our absolute highlight was lunch at an authentic Santorini restaurant which Michael recommended.
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