• Santorini, Greece

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Top Travel Specialist since 2008
Condé Nast Traveler since 2008
Top Travel Advisor since 2009
Travel+Leisure since 2009
 

Santorini Island Activities & Tours

Santorini Tours, Sailing Trips, Excursions

Awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind, and breathtaking are just a couple of the words that describe the incredible island of Santorini. Arguably the most famous and most popular island in Greece, this Cycladic island offers an excellent selection of Santorini sightseeing opportunities.

Striking raw landscape and unique volcanic soil have given Santorini very distinctive character both culturally and environmentally. Enjoy a Santorini tour and journey into the island’s rich historic past together with a True Greece certified guide during the Santorini Akrotiri Tour, explore a picturesque village atop the famous caldera and learn about the island’s individual character on the Oia Hidden Treasures Walk, delve into the delicious world of food and wine during the Santorini Authentic Cooking Lesson and the Santorini Wine Roads tours. Complete your island discovery on the Sailing Trip in Santorini – an experience that will expose you to the incredible landscapes of this fascinating island.

The island of Santorini and all of the interesting Santorini tours will no doubt leave you with memories for a lifetime!

 
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  • Food & Wine
  • History & Mythology
  • Sailing & Outdoor

Caldera Hike

Enjoy a guided walking tour along the only inhabited caldera in the world! Starting from the capital town of Fira and ending in picturesque Oia, you will enjoy extraordinary views, visit unique places of interest and capture exceptional photographic moments. Together with your local guide, follow along Santorini's most impressive path along the rim of the famous volcanic caldera and then continue your exploration through a few of the traditional whitewashed settlements. Take in the fresh air as you relish in the beauty of the super volcano that inspired the myth of Atlantis. This walk takes approximately 4 and a half hours and is 6 miles/10 km in length. It is a moderately graded walk that will surely be one of the highlights of your Santorinian experience.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • English speaking escort.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included:

  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).
  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Hiking/Walking equipment.

Duration: 4 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • Sailing & Outdoor

Oia's Hidden Treasures Walk

Discover Oia’s secret spots and the beauty of the surrounding villages. Wander through this town’s enchanting alleys, explore the blue domed, whitewashed churches, and visit a picturesque village sculpted into the banks of a ravine. This walking tour will give you the opportunity to enjoy amazing views, learn about Santorini’s rich history, and visit some of the wonderful lesser known spots of the greater Oia area. You'll discover this world famous town and experience its breathtaking beauty through the eyes of a local. This experience also includes a visit to a local wine estate where you'll enjoy a wine tasting session of high quality volcanic wines. Approximately 4 and a half hours and 3 miles /5 km in length, this an inspiring easy grade walk.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • English speaking escort.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included:

  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).
  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Hiking/Walking equipment.

Duration: 4 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • Sailing & Outdoor

Santorini Authentic Cooking Lesson

With more than 300 days of sunshine radiating over its volcanic soil, Santorini yields a bounty of unusual herbs and vegetables, which are all grown virtually without water. You will be welcomed to one of the best restaurants of Santorini and enjoy a sampling of different wines and local delicacies. Then you will take part in a one to one learning experience on how to prepare an entire Greek menu: an appetizer, a salad, a main course, and a dessert. Later you will be able to enjoy your creation accompanied by a bottle of local Santorini wine. This experience will surely provide you with plenty of culinary ideas to surprise everyone back home.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Traditional Lunch (including wine).
  • All taxes.

Not Included:

  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 5 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No.

  • Food & Wine

Santorini Hidden Treats

Enjoy on an off-the-beaten-track adventure and experience the hidden treats of Santorini! As you take a trip back in time and listen to stories about Santorini’s volcanic history, you'll have the unique opportunity to see this famous island from a different perspective and treat your senses to the flavors of local products. Sip traditional Ouzo and Mastiha at a family owned distillery and then visit the oldest lighthouse in Greece for an incredible panoramic view of the volcanic caldera. Stroll around a deserted village and lose yourself in time, then walk on the world renowned black sand beach. Your experience will end with a sampling of delicious volcanic wines at a traditional family estate winery.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • All taxes.

Not Included:

  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).
  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).

Duration: 4 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • Food & Wine

Sailing Trip In Santorini

Step aboard a luxurious catamaran for an unforgettable sailing trip around the spectacular island of Santorini - embark on an experience that won't be ‘just another boat ride!’ During this tour you will sail past the impressive White & Red beaches, the Hot Springs, the Venetian lighthouse and visit remote locations where you will be able to take a refreshing swim and snorkel in the clear blue waters. Enjoy a freshly prepared meat and seafood barbecue (chicken, pork, jumbo prawns, squid) served with a Greek appetizer, salads and dips, accompanied by white wine, beer and soft drinks. This magnificent sailing trip runs for approximately five hours and will be one of the highlights of your Greek island experience.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Barbecue Lunch (including beverages).
  • Snorkeling Equipment.
  • All taxes.

Not Included:

  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 5 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No.

  • Sailing & Outdoor

Santorini Wanderlust Walk

Experience the absolute splendor of Santorini while strolling through some of the most scenic and quiet villages of the island. During this tour you will visit a traditional winery to taste some local volcanic wines, as well as visit a unique microbrewery for a fresh beer tasting experience. Explore the countryside of Santorini where you will meet locals and listen to stories about the local professions and crafts that use to be in practice here. Discover amazing cave houses and capture the essence of Santorini as it used to be. This tour is approximately 4 and a half hours and 2.5 miles / 4 km in length. It is an easy grade walk that will expose you to an unseen part of local life in Santorini.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • English speaking escort.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included:

  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).
  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Hiking/Walking equipment.

Duration: 4 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • Sailing & Outdoor

Santorini Wine Roads

Discover the secrets of wine making on the unique volcanic island of Santorini. Stroll through vineyards that produce some of the most distinctive wine varieties in the world, despite growing on land that receives very little rain and is practically infertile. Visit three family estate wineries and enjoy a unique tasting of distinctive volcanic wines. Under the guidance of the sommelier, you will enjoy a wine presentation paired with Cycladic cheese and local delicacies. Learn about the unique viticulture and the indigenous grape varieties of the island and end your experience with a scenic tour around the island of Santorini.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Light appetizers.
  • All taxes.

Not Included:

  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).
  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).

Duration: 4 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • Food & Wine

Santorini Akrotiri Tour

Akrotiri is a Minoan Bronze Age settlement that was destroyed in the volcanic eruption around 1627 BC. Buried in volcanic ash, the remains of fine frescoes and various other objects have been very well preserved. Visit this archaeological site together with your True Greece guide and marvel at the exquisite frescoes depicting scenes from nature and everyday life. This site gives evidence of a strong city that once thrived here and is said to be the inspiration behind Plato’s story of Atlantis. Having learned the history and listened to the stories, you will surely leave with a feeling that you have really discovered a lost city. Be sure to take your camera as you tour will end with a visit to the Faros Lighthouse located on the southernmost tip of Santorini – its views are especially spectacular.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included:

  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).
  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).

Duration: 6 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No.

  • History & Mythology

Santorini Winery Experience

Since ancient times, the rich volcanic soil and distinctive microclimate of Santorini have been ideal for the cultivation of vineyards and the production of wine. Discover the secrets of wine making here and learn about how some of the most distinctive wine varieties in the world are made, despite growing on land that receives very little rain and is practically infertile. Explore a local winery and observe the unique way in which the vineyards are pruned and the wine is produced. After this brief introduction to the rich wine making tradition of Santorini take part in a wine tasting where you will have the pleasure of sampling several local varieties complimented by an assortment of traditional Cycladic appetizers and spoon desserts.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Light appetizers.
  • All taxes.

Not Included:

  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).
  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).

Duration: 2 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • Food & Wine

Santorini Greek Food & Wine Tasting

Discover the secrets of wine making on the unique volcanic island of Santorini. Stroll through vineyards that produce some of the most distinctive wine varieties in the world, despite growing on land that receives very little rain and is practically infertile. Together with your sommelier explore wineries where modern technology and innovative ideas have harmoniously combined with thousand-year-old traditions for a unique wine making process. During this tour you will visit a wine museum and a well-known wine estate before sampling 12 different types and styles of wine under the guidance of an experienced sommelier. Your experience will be complemented with a delicious meal at a traditional taverna where you will also sample local wine. This tour will surely bring the wonderful flavors of Santorini to life!

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Lunch (including wine).
  • All taxes.

Not Included:

  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 5 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No.

  • Food & Wine

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