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Santorini Highlights Private Bus Tour

5 hours
Private: Only you & your group
English, French, Italian or Spanish
Tour assistant
Free pickup & drop-off You will be picked up from your stay or the nearest accessible point, by minibus
Electronic voucher (e-Ticket) Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity
Free cancellation Up to 100% refund according to the cancellation policy
Book Now & Pay Later Secure your spot while keeping your plans flexible. Pay a few days before your experience.
Starting timePlease advise your preferred departure time or the arrival time of your cruise ship upon booking.
A private bus tour is a special way of exploring Santorini both as a solo traveler and when traveling with family or friends. It offers the perfect combination of sightseeing and learning about the beautiful island from highly knowledgeable and experienced tour guides.

On this private tour, you’ll be picked up from the airport, port, or your hotel and escorted to the most popular attractions in Santorini Island by a luxury minivan or minibus. On this five-hour tour, a personal driver or local guide will accompany you.

Your guide will await you in Santorini to start your private sightseeing tour. They will discuss the whole itinerary with you and you may request a change in the schedule if needed. Typically, your guide will suggest you explore Prophet Elias Mountain first, which is the highest point of the island. There, you will learn the history and interesting facts about Prophet Elias Monastery along with enjoying scenic views of the island from the top.

Optionally, your next destination can be the Akrotiri Excavations, a well-preserved prehistoric settlement in the Aegean (entrance fees and a site-guided tour are not included). So, if you’re a history lover or just someone who admires ancient structures and monuments, you’ll get the chance to explore the place on your own, feel the imposing atmosphere, and have a great time. Not far away from there lies the beautiful Red Beach. By walking down a path for approximately 20 minutes, you will discover the impressive volcanic scenery there, and have the chance to capture numerous pictures of the landscape or yourself, which will be added to your summer albums.

This will be followed by a rather short stop at Perivolos Beach where you can simply unwind and relax on the black sand by the serene waters. The local guide will then drive you to Oia while stopping at one of the famous wineries of Santorini along the way. You can taste and savor the flavor of the local products, including Visanto wine. (Please note that for a visit to the wineries, you will need to proceed to a reservation at the winery of your choice). From there, you will be taken to the Blue Dome Church in Firostefani, which offers breathtaking views of the volcano.

Finally, you will arrive at the northern side of Oia where you can enjoy a wholesome lunch while taking in the exquisite beauty of the island. You can also shop around for some local souvenirs to gift to your loved ones back home or decorate them in your room as a keepsake. This will mark the end of your private tour. From there, you will be transferred back to your hotel, port, or airport for your departure.

What you will see/visit
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Tour Details
Inclusions
  • Transportation from/to your stay with an A/C mini-bus
  • Professional coach driver
  • All taxes
  • Flexibility to customize your itinerary on the spot, to include additional stops for shopping or relaxing
  • Local guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
What to bring
  • Digital Camera
  • Sunscreen
Exclusions
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees for Akrotiri (12€ approx./person)
  • Guided tour of the Akrotiri excavations
Additional info
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Please note that for a visit to the wineries, you will need to proceed to a reservation at the winery of your choice
  • To reach the famous Red Beach, it is necessary to walk for approximately 20 minutes
  • Since it is a private tour, you have the flexibility to tailor the itinerary with the assistance of your guide. It is important to keep in mind that the amount of time you spend at each location will impact the time available for visiting other places on your itinerary
Reviews by real customers
5.0
Excellent based on 45 reviews
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vicky h. United States, 17 Oct 2023
Enjoyable bus tour

Loved the private small group! Our guide, Fani, was awesome! She was very knowledgeable and aimed to please the group with whatever we wanted to see or do, Our driver was great also!

ES
Elaine S. United States, 16 Oct 2023
Amazing

Our driver made our first visit to Santorini amazing. Booked us a beautiful spot for dinner, A great experience!, Excellent!

MJ
Myrna H J. United States, 27 Sep 2023

A great experience!Fani is great and knowledgeable...and the places we visited was great ..our only regret is we choose the wrong time..it was too hot and too crowded especially in Oia...we were all gear up with our color blue dresses to match the white houses and blue dome unfortunately we can't get some group photos but we tried...the place Fani took us for mea was great..and taking us to the highest point of Santorini is an expetience...thanks to a well exoetienced bus driver too

JP
JeffAnne P. United States, 25 Sep 2023
Private tour

We were fortunate to have Nicole as our guide on our trip to Santorini. We were a party of 5 and transportation was provided that was comfortable for all. Her knowledge of the area and recommendations for places to see were right-on. Seeing all the blue domed homes/churches were one of the things we wanted to see and we were not disappointed! A winery built in a cave was more than we could imagine. The final spot was a monastery will incredible views. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Santorini! , A great experience!, Well organized!, Our guide was awesome!

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Good to Know

Voucher

Once your booking is complete, you will receive the voucher, which includes the meeting point, time and supplier’s contact information, at your email address. You need to have it with you, in paper form or in digital form.

Cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled date, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled date, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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