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5 hours
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Welcome to our effortless and time-efficient Santorini tour, crafted exclusively for cruise travelers! We understand that your time on this breathtaking island is limited, so we’ve designed this experience to maximize your adventure while avoiding long, hot waits for the sky tram.
If it’s your first visit to this Greek paradise, get ready to be spellbound by its beauty! Our carefully curated shore excursion takes you through the iconic villages of Firostefani and Oia, offers stunning panoramic views from Finikia, lets you wander the charming streets of Megalochori, and relax on the pristine shores of Perivolos Beach.
Book now with a 24-hour risk-free cancellation Join us for a seamless, stress-free, and unforgettable Santorini experience!
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be aware that the order of the tour itinerary may be subject to change due to factors such as traffic, crowds, and unexpected circumstances. Nevertheless, we will visit all the destinations listed in the tour itinerary
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Modern a/c transportation
Timely return guarantee
Small group tour
Full refund guarantee if your ship bypasses Santorini
Skip sky tram boat transfer
Optional lunch during beach stop
Certified English speaking guide
Lunch
Athinios Port Santorini
Welcome to our time-saving and hassle-free Santorini tour, designed exclusively for cruise passengers with limited time ashore. We know your time is precious, so we've crafted this experience to maximize your exploration while avoiding the long, hot waits for the cable car. As soon as you step off your cruise ship's tender in the Old Port of Fira, we will be waiting to pick you up—bypassing the long lines for the cable car entirely! Instead of standing in the sun, you'll enjoy a scenic and relaxing transfer to Athinios Port with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and Santorini’s stunning Caldera - the perfect way to start your Santorini adventure!
Picturesque Blue Dome Santorini
Admire a picture-perfect blue-domed church tucked inside the traditional village of Finikia . Expect quiet lanes, pastel houses, and bougainvillea—great for serene photos
Pickup included
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cassandra C,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
Anna the guide was terrific! I loved not dealing with crowds. I would have liked more time to relax at the beach. I do blame some of the issue was people on the van that didn't follow directions. We wouldn't have seen nearly the amount of the city without this tour.
Randall S,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
What a wonderful way to see Santorini without the crowds and fighting the cable car! We had such an enjoyable boat ride as we made our way from the cruise ship...so easy to find our tour. Lena was great at explaining life on Santorini and showed us so many sights...from the lighthouse to the black sand beaches. The time at each stop was just right and we had plenty of time for lunch and sights. The tour ended in Santorini where we could shop, enjoy a drink and the sunset. I can highly recommend this tour.
Terri L,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
I’m not altogether sure that skipping the cable car is such a great idea. We took a tender from the ship to the port, then had to wait for another boat to take us to where the bus is, and it took a long time. That cable car looks like a great adventure but then again everybody may not like it. Santorini is beautiful, but there’s really not that much to do. Our guide Tasos was very sweet and did a good job. Our stops were not that impressive so I’m not too sure what to think about Santorini …maybe a do over is in order!
lamont g,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
Tasos was a great tour guide. Guided us through the very crowded streets with tons of tourists without incident. He knew all of the best spots for us to get pictures and offered to take the pictures to get the best results and positioned everyone. Gave great explanations of the region and welcomed us graciously.
Terry R,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
For a one-day cruise pitstop, too much was crammed into this tour so it was hard to enjoy much. It was advertised as a small group tour with a max of 16 but there were more people on our 'mini' bus. Also, there were about 12-15 other mini buses, as well as large buses running tours at the exact same time, pretty much going to the same places. Too many people! Two tenders takes a long time, and on the way back we had to wait for the large ferry to unload and load before we could get on our boat for our tender. Oia was jammed with people and it was HOT. Unfortunately this took away from the beauty of the town that would be best enjoyed by staying at one of the small resorts for a few days. We were disappointed, but did have a drink and nice snack overlooking the water and resorts. The pitstop was very short - 1 hour. The two additional 'photo stops' should have been omitted to allow more time in the other destinations. Every other tour was also there taking photos individually of every group on their buses so this was way too time consuming and felt super kitschy. We wish we would have gone straight to the black sand beach to relax and have a nice lunch (which we did...but again, it was for 1 hour or less). The area was nice. It was also nice to walk through the other small village on this tour, but at the end of tour, we just wanted to get back to the cruise ship. The tour was as advertised, the guide and driver were fine, and the vehicle was comfortable, but there was a lot of driving time with surprisingly little to see along the drive. This is our family's opinion (two 60 year olds and one 26 year old). Also of note, we generally prefer private tours but because it was too complicated (maybe impossible) to get to the other port via private tender to 'skip the cable car' we opted for this tour.
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