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Santorini Full Day Private Tour: Explore and Capture Unseen Caldera Views and Unearth Hidden Gems
4.7
55 Ratings
Fira
Embark on a full-day private tour of Santorini and uncover hidden gems while capturing breathtaking views of the Caldera. Explore Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Oia, and witness the stunning volcanic landscape along the way.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Firostefani - You will admire the magnificent view of the volcano and Thirasia island and also you will have time for photos.
- Skaros Rock - You will enjoy the unique view of the caldera and you will have the opportunity to see from above the Skaros Rock which is one of the most important corners of Santorini and protected from The UNESCO organization.Skaros is a mountain totally made of lava.
- Oia - You will enjoy the beauty of Oia admiring the unique white churches with the blue domes,the old castle and you will have time for shopping,lunch or dinner(if you choose the sunset time),coffee and traditional Greek desserts.
- Castelli of Pyrgos - Pyrgos is one of the most traditional villages of the island.We will wander on the narrow streets and we will have the opportunity to see the old tradiotional cave houses and the castle.
- Santo Winery - Here you will have the opportunity to taste a big variety of local wines with the most breathtaking view.
- Red Beach - The Red beach is one of the most scenic and interesting beaches on the island, located near Akrotiri village. The reason for its popularity is its colour.Red Beach is without a doubt worth a visit considering that it is a rare sight, probably unique in the whole world, where red is the dominant color. It is enclosed by steep red hills that create a captivating, wild scenery. If you stand on the top you will set eyes on enormous volcanic rocks situated in the sea, small pebbles and sand of various colors, mainly red, all along the beach and appealing dark blue waters. This wonderful palette of contrasting colors will mesmerize you. Another natural marvel the volcano created.We stop here only for photos.
- Perissa Black Sand Beach - Over the centuries, the molten rock from various volcanic eruptions hardened and then eventually broke down due to erosion. Today, beachgoers can lounge in the warm sand, rent a sun chair, and in general enjoy the beauty that the unique color of this sand creates.Here we can have lunch or coffee and shopping.
What's Included
- Personal driver for pickup and guided tour
Additional Information
Our adventure commences from Fira, though we also provide pick-ups from your hotel or cruise ship. We’ll explore the concealed wonders of the Caldera, snapping photos along the way. Our next destination is the picturesque village of Firostefani where we can enjoy the caldera and marvel at the breathtaking view of Thirassia, a gorgeous island formed from remnants of the old Santorini. Highlights include the Volcano, the UNESCO protected Skaros Mountain, and numerous iconic blue-domed churches. Our journey then takes us to Imerovigli for photo opportunities of the caverns that were once homes to the island’s early inhabitants. We’ll then move on to the edge of Imerovigli to see the universally famous Skaros, a UNESCO protected mountain that gives the illusion of floating in midair. En route to Oia, we’ll get to observe the vivid hues of red, black, and yellow volcanic lava on the left side of our mini bus.
Location
Fira
Pick up from and to your hotel/cruise ship or other destination of choice
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(55 Ratings)
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865johnv
Jul 12, 2024
Top notch city tour highly recommended - We loved the tour with Nick! He really took us around all the popular spots in the island, explained a lot about local activities and helped us with some amazing photos. We are all incredibly pleased with his energy and knowledge of how to navigate through the busy areas so we could do everything efficiently without rushing. We could take our time where we liked to browse shops and get refreshments. He coordinated with our hotel so he would be handed off smoothly. He gave us great recommendations for places to eat and his favorite places to go. Certainly a great person to connect with and feel like you have your cousin showing you the city. We will certainly be using the service while we are in town to go to other places. Thank you from your Brazilian family!
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Michaelsg7943og
Jun 23, 2024
Santorini with Marinakis Tour Company and a family of 8 - Nikolas Marinakis was amazing 👏. He went above and beyond the call of duty. Friendly, personable and spoke good English. He took us to Oia, fantastic view of Santorini. We went to a great little coffee bar and had pizza, snack, mojitos, coffee and ice cream. He then took us yo a blacksand beach where my kids and I swam and frolicked in the water. My youngest had a blast in the sand building a volcano. I highly recommend him. Mari , who was also very nice and helpful, gave us a reasonable price for the tour for a party of 8. Greece 🇬🇷 was gorgeous.
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Diana_m
Jun 19, 2024
Outstanding - Electra was amazing! Huge shout out to this girl for making our day in Santorini one we will remember for many years to come! Thank you Electra! We will be back!
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Michaelhi945da
Jun 17, 2024
Great Tour - So many beautiful places in one day. Great tour with Nicolas. He was willing to teach us about the island while driving us to every beautiful lookout and peak on the island. Worth every penny. Don’t hesitate on this one
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Thomas_s
May 21, 2024
Theodore is excellent - Theodore was an excellent tour guide/driver. Took us all over te island while explaining the local culture. I would highly recommend booking his services thru Viator.
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Denise_o
Jan 4, 2024
Incredible tour of Santorini and Wonderful Guide! - This tour was absolutely wonderful! The landscape of the island was breathtaking, and our guide took us everywhere. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and knew exactly where and when to go. Thank you and I would highly recommend this tour!
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S112tqlesliew
Nov 13, 2023
The most exceptional tour with Niko from Marinakis Tours!! - Our 6 hour private tour All of Santorini was beyond wonderful. Niko was waiting with a sign as we exited the cable car to Oia. He took us to a charming area to shop in small stores and insisted we have a mid morning snack of the best baklava! Then we toured more of gorgeous Santorini, and niko stopped for us to all have lunch at a delicious Greek taverna right next to the beach. We continued on to more of beautiful Santorini, then the ultimate wine tasting at a great winery which not only had delicious wines and charcuterie, but the most stunning views up high above the bluest water. Niko was exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. He absolutely made our day in Santorini most enjoyable and memorable! Thank you Niko!
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Fredat5351su
Oct 23, 2023
Highly recommend for personalized and catered experience! - Nick and Nicola were very accommodating to our schedule, which was really tight! We unfortunately docked when all other cruise ships were docking, so we had to wait a little longer to get up to the tram.
However, Nick did give us a heads up that this was going to be the case, so we were at least mentally prepared for it. This was a huge plus, rather than getting there and being frustrated of this fact.
Secondly, we have someone that was somewhat challenged in their mobility, and Nick happily accommodated and catered to us.
Overall, really good and personalized experience. Was very flexible on what we, as a group, wanted and can do. No pushy agenda or anything. Highly recommend!
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Karan_m
May 28, 2024
Great - Our tour guide was really good. He showed us various spots in Santorini and explained the history of each. Transportation was in a van that was private for us only.
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Kevin_k
Oct 7, 2023
Santorini - Oia domes the rest of the trip we experienced the dirty van and our driver was tough to understand his English
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