Santorini Highlights: Private Shore Excursion

Discover Santorini’s gems: Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Oia. Perfect for cruise passengers. Enjoy breathtaking views, history, and iconic blue domes.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Firostefani - Begin the journey in Firostefani, a charming village celebrated for its iconic blue-domed church. Take in the stunning views of the volcanic caldera while exploring the island’s rich history and culture.
  • Imerovigli - Proceed to Imerovigli, often referred to as the “balcony of the Aegean.” This village, perched at the highest…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Free time in Oia for a quick snack and shopping
  • Transfer in a fully air-conditioned and comfortable minibus
  • Photo stops at the most famous sights
  • Full refund in case of a change to your cruise schedule
  • Commentary from your driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Cable Car fees (10 euros each)
Additional Information

The perfect Shore Excursion for cruise travelers!
Experience the best of Santorini with a relaxing 3-hour small-group tour, crafted specifically for cruise passengers eager to maximize their time on land.
The adventure starts in Firostefani, where you’ll find the renowned blue-domed church, one of the island’s most iconic sights. Capture beautiful photos…

Location
Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station
Ipapantis
Your driver/guide will be waiting for you at the top of the cable car exit with a sign with your name. You can reach the top either with the cable car or by taking the stairs up. We recommend booking an early tender, as the cable car queues get long. We ARE NOT responsible for the cable delays.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dale_h
Jun 7, 2026
We had a very nice trip... - We had a very nice trip into Santorini. Anna was our guide, and she was terrific. It wasn’t a long tour, but we were able to get a good feel for the area and I’m definitely glad we did it.
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Vicki_t
Jun 3, 2026
Great souvenir... - Great souvenir opportunity in Oia and great island history from guide. Beautiful picture opportunities!
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Margaret_d
May 27, 2026
Great Tour! - Elisa was wonderful and very informative. Felt like we were with. Family!! Great details provided. Water at just the right time!
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Sunshine05934412892
May 22, 2026
Perfect Santorini photo tour - Our driver and guide were wonderful and we saw the most amazing views and took the most spectacular photos would highjy recommend
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Saeryn
May 19, 2026
Great tour and driver. - Gina the tourguide and Chris the driver were great. She took us around and even had time to help us take photos. It's quite busy around Oia but they kept a good track of us the whole time. Would recommend!
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Andrewp_texas
May 18, 2026
Private Santorini Mercedes Minivan Tour - Our tour guide George was fantastic! He took us to the best photo spots and knew exactly how to navigate the little side streets to avoid the crowds. His restaurant recommendation, including what to order, was absolutely A+. We had incredible views of the famous three domes, and George made the tour so interesting with all of his knowledge and explanations along the way. A small private tour with George from Santorini Karavas Travel was 100% worth it. Highly recommend!
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K1146uhjonathanh
May 17, 2026
Great tour! - The trip with Alex was great. Very knowledgeable and gave a lot of history and information about the island.
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Curious28224618854
May 17, 2026
Great experience - Joanna & Chris were AMAZING!!! We learned alot about Santorini & had a great experience! Thank you!
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Dennismp377xx
May 17, 2026
Very knowledgeable tour guide, and great photos - Joanna and Chris did a great job explaining the history of Santorini and its surrounding islands. We really enjoyed our experience. Joanna obviously knew a lot about the island as long time resident of Santorini and she did a great job sharing her knowledge with the group. I would recommend this excursion for anyone looking to see and know more about Santorini, and get some great photos.
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Dawn_e
Jun 1, 2026
Walking tour - Guide was full of great information, very attentive to the needs of the group and very kind. Thanks!
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From $66
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).