SHORE EXCURSIONS · GREECE
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The 15 most popular santorini shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
A small-group Santorini shore excursion for cruise days: Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos black sand, with easy timing.
Most Popular“Wonderful experience! Informative, and so much fun. Even our driver sang to us. Highly recommend Ana as a tour guide.”
Skip Santorini cable-car lines with boat transfers and a small-group half-day to Oia, Megalochori, Black Beach, and blue domes.
“It was fantastic to get off from the cruise ship tender and simply hop on the tour boat, totally skipping the funicular line!”
Cruise-friendly 4-hour Santorini tour to Oia: Three Blue Domes photos, Fort Londsa strolls, and the Fira cable car back to port.
Santorini half-day tour with Oia, Firostefani views, Megalochori village, and Perivolos Black Beach, plus sunset options and Wi-Fi.
“Nick was so knowledgeable and always knew where to capture the best photos. He was a great photographer as well. Warm and friendly as well as fun to be with. We learned a lot about Santorini and its history. In the 5 hours with Nick we always felt safe and never hoped for the tour…”
Private Santorini shore tour with port pickup, a custom route, and stunning caldera viewpoints plus volcanic beaches and optional wine stops.
“Theodore was amazing! He taught us so much about the island and its history. He tailored the tour for our interests and we had a blast. Since he was local, he knew the best places to bring us. He was thoughtful about the entire experience and made it a special day. He was kind, too.…”
Skip Sky Tram lines on a 5-hour Santorini port tour with scenic Caldera stops, classic villages, Oia time, and optional lunch or beach break.
“Due to windy we couldn’t take boat to the first stop. They gave us 20 euro each for cable car. But we paid a lot more to skip the cable car line. We were lucky to be the first ones off our cruise ship. Someone couldn’t make it due to >2hrs cable car line. Anna…”
6-hour Santorini small-group tour with volcanic views, Megalochori, St Nicholas walk, and Anhydrous wine tasting included.
“Santorini is very hectic; the extreme shortfall of cable car capacity vs the volume of cruise ship passengers results in a frustrating experience at the island. That said, this excursion provides a variety of experiences across the island, from the highest point, to the beauty of Oia, to a fun wine tasting. Megalachori was underwhelming;…”
A Santorini shore excursion with Oia and Firostefani photo stops, Prophet Elias views, and volcanic wine tasting at Venetsanos Winery.
“Highly recommend this tour if you only have a short time in Santorini. Our tour guide Michael Angelo was very informative and knew all the right spots to take us for great pictures. The wine tasting was also great! Got a lot of information about the wine of Santorini.”
Private Santorini half-day tour visiting Messaria, Megalochori, Emporio, Vlychada, Akrotiri, and Faros Market with pickup and WiFi.
“The private tour was the best way to experience Santorini.”
Cruise-to-Santorini shore tour with a boat transfer that skips the cable car, plus a guided loop of Oia, Finikia, and the Black Beach.
“Outstanding tour, water transfer to old port and our guide Elena was amazing. She took us to many sights, had the chance to try local wine at the black beach as well as eat some street food. I highly recommend her. We say so many cool sights. Comfortable transportation. Great bus driver!”
A fast, well-planned 5-hour private Santorini stop with Oia views, black-sand beaches, caldera geology, and a mountain monastery visit.
“Excelente! Nuestra guía María habla español & teníamos este tour en inglés y fue súper!”
5-hour Santorini cruise tour with Firostefani, Oia, Profitis Ilias and Perivolos beach. English guide, pickup, mobile tickets.
“Santorini port was pure chaos. Too many people all trying to visit. Port authority stopped tendering due to capacity. We were supposed to visit 5 stops and only had time for 2 at a much shorter time at each. Experience was not what we paid for. Don’t waste your time”
A customizable 5-hour Santorini shore excursion with private van pickup, narrated stops in Oia and beyond, and optional wine and Akrotiri.
“This was a very nice tour. Santorini has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. Our tour guide met us promptly at the designated meeting point. She and the driver took my family of four to all the highlights in and around Santorini. We had lunch outside at a beautiful little…”
A private 5-hour Santorini shore trip with Fira views, Oia strolling time, Megalochori charm, and both Red and black-sand beaches.
“Stavros was a knowledgeable guide and fit the tour to meet our interests. He took us to the obligatory tourist stops for photo ops but also lesser crowded areas.”
3-hour Santorini private tour with A/C pickup, monastery views, Red Beach, Oia and Fira, plus Perissa swim time for your group.
“Fantastic personalized tour with Tasos. Great local knowledge with hidden gems! We would 100% would recommend this tour.”
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