About this experience
Succumb to Santorini’s charms on a private tour to see its highlights. Traveling by luxury, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide, learn about Santorini’s history and culture as you explore. Stop at Red Beach, view the Minoan ruins at Akrotiri independently, see Oia
Private best of Santorini tour, with air-conditioned transport
Explore the ancient ruins at Akrotiri and admire the scarlet-colored bay of Red Beach
Visit Oia Benefit from a flexible itinerary with personalized attention from a private guide
Next available dates
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points and all hotels and villas in Santorini
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private tour
- Local english speaking guide
- Bottled water
Not included
- Gratuites
- Entrance fees to Akrotiri (€ 20)
Itinerary
- 1
Grab your camera and get ready - such landscapes are not to be found everywhere... While Santorini has several of the sort, Red Beach’s landscape is truly unique: Dark blue waters, with the mountain towering above them, crimson and black, composing a unique landscape. This interesting and special morphological character puts the Red Beach among the fascinating shores in the world.
- 2
Among Santorini’s sights, the prehistoric settlement discovered in Akrotiri holds sway. It consists of one of the most important archaeological sites in the Aegean. It stands on the southwestern tip of the island, 15km away from the Phera. Excavation started there systematically in 1967.
- 3
Visit Perissa and Perivolos black sand beach and swimming in the Aegean sea. Lunchtime optional at the traditional restaurant.
- 4
Visit the highest spot on Santorini and taste local products from the monastery.
- 5
It lies around 30 minutes by road from Firostefani, and it will truly bewitch you since being indeed overwhelming. The main road divides it into two territories: the one, towards Caldera, has impressive underground edifices, while the other is adorned with captain-houses (capetanospita). At the settlement’s side lies the castle, with its remaining parts offering unique views of the infinite blue and the famous sunset.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 09:00 · 10:00 · 11:00 · 12:00 · 13:00 · 14:00 · 15:30 · 16:00
Know before you go
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 5 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
From AED 350 per person
