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Santorini Shore Trip - Santorini Highlights
 



This 4 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:
  • Pick up from Hotel or Port of Santorini
  • Private Vehicle English Speaking Local Guide
MEETING INSTRUCTIONS- All passengers arriving into Santorini will take tender boats from the ship to the Old Port. After arriving to the Old Port, walk approximately 50 feet to the cable car and purchase your tickets (12 Euro per person round trip). Take the cable car up the mountain. At the exit, you will meet your guide holding a sign with your group name written. To allow time for this process, we recommend starting your tour 90 minutes after the ship's scheduled arrival.
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Tour Number:
GSANT-03

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Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $192 Per Person (Private Tour)
3 People - $156 Per Person (Private Tour)
4 People - $118 Per Person (Private Tour)
5 People - $110 Per Person (Private Tour)
6 People - $92 Per Person (Private Tour)
7 People - $92 Per Person (Private Tour)
8 People - $80 Per Person (Private Tour)
9 People - $81 Per Person (Private Tour)
10 People - $73 Per Person (Private Tour)
11 People - $76 Per Person (Private Tour)
12 People - $70 Per Person (Private Tour)



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Santorini Shore Excursion

This Santorini shore trip explores locations on the northern side of the island including the cliff hugging village of Oia, the famed Blue Dome Church, one of the island's white washed villages and the highest peak on the island. Short stops in the towns of Pyrgos and Imerovigli are included.

You will transfer from the ship by colorful local kaiki (tenders) to Fira old port where you will need to take cable cars (tickets not included) up the mountain side to meet your local guide along with the driver and private vehicle.

Your first stop is the northern most tip of the island to visit the village of Oia. This dramatic village, built on a steep crest of the caldera, has many of its dwellings nestled into niches hewn from the volcanic rock.

The village was once the home of wealthy seafarers, a fact still evident in their two story mansions painted pastel colors. Your guide will walk with you among the narrow cobbled streets where you'll come across many tiny shops of local ceramic art, paintings and semi precious jewelry.

Next is a stop in Firostefani to see the famed Blue Dome church which is seen on so many postcards and brochures about Santorini.

Next you drive to the highest point, Prophet Ilias, on the island to enjoy the wonderful views from this vantage point as your guide explains the island's unique situation. From here you gain a full understanding of the unique volcanic shape. This is also the location of the Greek Christian Monastery which is perched on the mountain top.

Before the tour is complete you visit the whitewashed village of Pyrgos which is one of the most often photographed villages on the island.

Another stop is Imerovigli which has the remains of an ancient castle and stunning views of the caldera where you will see some homes which were built right into the volcanic rock.

Finally you are brought to the capital of Santorini, Fira. You may choose to remain in town at your leisure, or return immediately to the ship by taking the cable car to the pier far below the cliff's edge.

MEETING INSTRUCTIONS- All passengers arriving into Santorini will take tender boats from the ship to the Old Port. After arriving to the Old Port, walk approximately 50 feet to the cable car and purchase your tickets (12 Euro per person round trip). Take the cable car up the mountain. At the exit, you will meet your guide holding a sign with your group name written. To allow time for this process, we recommend starting your tour 90 minutes after ship's scheduled arrival.

Mobility: NO wheelchairs

If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Santorini shore excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Santorini shore trip using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Drive to Oia Village - 30 Minutes
  • Visit Oia village - 45 Minutes
  • Visit Firostefani - 15 Minutes
  • Visit Prophet Ilias - 1 Hour
  • Visit Villages of Pyrgos and Imerovigli - 1 Hour
  • Return to Fira - 30 Minutes