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The Best Santorini Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

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Free cancellation available
Price is $92 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Step off your cruise ship and explore Santorini on a small-group shore excursion designed specifically for cruise passengers. Visit top sights like Oia and Firostefani’s famous blue-domed churches while enjoying panoramic island views and local insights from an expert guide. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 19 guests for a personalized experience. The tour departs conveniently from the Fira cable car exit and is carefully timed to match cruise schedules, ensuring a smooth, stress-free adventure.

Activity location

  • Firostefani
    • Firostefani, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station
    • 10 Ipapantis
    • 847 00, Thira, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Private Tour with a Driver
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Private Car + Driver: Includes an English-speaking driver and a personal vehicle for a duration of 4-5 hours
Duration: 5 hours: The tour is 4-5 hours long depending on the traffic at the port. Our goal is to make sure we get you back to the port on time
No tour guide: The driver can provide general overview, but please note drivers are not certified tour guides.
Starting point:
Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station, Ipapantis 10, Thira 847 00, Greece

Language options: English
Price details
$786.73 x 1 Adult$786.73
Paid at activity$11.60
Total
Price is $798.33
Ticket for Skip Cable Car Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

SKIP CABLE CAR TOUR!: For select cruise ships only: on the busiest docking dates in Santorini we offer a special tour, skipping the cable car
Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a shared tour. It allows to skip the cable car which on some dates can take many hours.
Pick-up by Boat: Upon arrival by your ship’s tender to the Santorini harbor, we will pick you up by our boat, skipping the cable car.
Return by Boat: At the end of the tour, we will return you to your tender pick-up point by boat, once again avoiding cable car lines.
Included in tour price: This option already includes the private boat transfer in the price. There are no additional costs with this option.
Book an early tender!: Please book an early tender directly with your cruise ship's staff to ensure timely arrival.
Starting point:
Santorini Old Harbor, Fira 847 00, Greece

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$149.69 x 1 Adult$149.69
Paid at activity$11.60
Total
Price is $161.29
Private Tour - Driver + Guide
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Private Guide + Vehicle: This private tour provides a personal guide and vehicle, with a flexible itinerary tailored to your wishes.
Duration: 5 hours: The tour is 4-5 hours long depending on the traffic at the port. Our goal is to make sure we get you back to the port on time
Designed to your wishes: A private tour has a fully customizable itinerary - you can spend your time as and where you wish!
Starting point:
Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station, Ipapantis 10, Thira 847 00, Greece

Language options: English
Price details
$1,048.97 x 1 Adult$1,048.97
Paid at activity$11.60
Total
Price is $1,060.57
Private Skip Cable Car Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Skip the cable car!: Private guided tour and shared boat transfers from the Old Port to the Athinios Port and back - bypass the cable car!
Private tour&shared boat rides: The boat transfers are shared with other guests. The private tour starts at Athinios Port where you meet your guide & driver.
Starting point:
Santorini Old Harbor, Fira 847 00, Greece

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$1,077.98 x 1 Adult$1,077.98
Paid at activity$11.60
Total
Price is $1,089.58

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Local English-speaking tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small Group Shore Excursion (limited at 19 guests)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One complimentary bottle per person
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guaranteed return to ship on time
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities (Optional: Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Cable car ticket (one way)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Full refund if ship is unable to dock

Activity itinerary

Athinios Port Santorini (Pass by)
If your cruise ship docks at Athinios Port, you'll first take a short transfer to Fira via local transportation or cable car before beginning your guided tour. The excursion is timed to fit your ship’s schedule, with pickup arranged near the Fira cable car exit for easy access.
Firostefani
  • 1h
Embark on a half-day tour showcasing Santorini’s most iconic sights, including the stunning village of Firostefani. Enjoy panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and Caldera, and don’t miss the chance to photograph the island’s famous blue-domed church nestled in this peaceful cliffside neighborhood.
Oia
  • 1h 30m
Next, explore the charming village of Oia, known for its iconic whitewashed buildings and postcard-perfect sunsets. Wander through its narrow streets, browse local shops, and capture photos of the stunning views that make this spot world-famous.
Profitis Ilias
  • 30m
If time permits, you'll visit Prophet Ilias, the highest point on the island, and explore the historic monastery located there. Please note that the monastery is closed from 15 October until spring due to seasonal availability.
Megalochori - Traditional Village
  • 30m
Continue on to Megalochori, one of Santorini’s most charming villages, where you can admire its unique blend of traditional Cycladic architecture and quiet, narrow streets. This peaceful stop offers a glimpse into the island’s authentic past, away from the usual tourist crowds.
Perivolos Beach
  • 1h
Head to Perivolos Beach, known for its striking black sand, where you'll have some free time to relax or take a swim. Afterward, enjoy a meal at a local restaurant (at your own expense) and pick up souvenirs to remember your unforgettable Santorini experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Firostefani
    • Firostefani, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station
    • 10 Ipapantis
    • 847 00, Thira, Greece
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    Thira Santorini Port
    • 847 00, Órmos Athiniós, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Santorini Old Harbor
    • 847 00, Fira, Greece

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