Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Scenic Tour of Santorini, including Oia and Mt Profitis Ilias Monastery

Location:Santorini, Greece
Duration:4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
TOUR Code:5389PRTJTRPRSAN01

From USD $113.12 View price calendar

Activity Info

While you’re in port in Santorini, discover the beauty of the island on a private shore excursion. Your private guide will lead you around the island on a scenic sightseeing tour, showing you rocky landscapes, vineyards and fabulous views of the beautiful coastline. Visit the highest peak of the island, Profitis Ilias, where a monastery of the same name sits. Discover the small village of Oia, built on a steep slope of the volcanic caldera, and wander around its little shops that offer traditional, handmade products. Then in Fira, the capital of Santorini, enjoy a short cable car ride to the pier.

Highlights

Private sightseeing shore excursion of Santorini
Visit the beautiful towns of Oia and Fira
Enjoy views from Mt Profitis Ilias, the highest peak of the island
Learn interesting facts about Santorini from your private guide
Covered by Viator's worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

When you arrive in the Santorini port, meet your local guide for a private shore excursion around the island. Your tour starts as you board a small boat and head toward Athinios, enjoying the views and the sea breeze on the way.

In Athinios, a private car will be waiting to take you on a short trip to Profitis Ilias, Santorini's highest peak. Admire the rocky landscapes and vineyards as you drive to the top of the mountain. At 1,853 feet (565 meters) above sea level, the monastery boasts great views and is one of the oldest monasteries on the island. Beginning in 1806, the monastery ran a Greek school for almost 40 years. Today, it holds an important collection of bibles and icons of the Greek Orthodox religion.

Next, proceed to the northernmost tip of the island to visit Oia. This small, dramatic village, built on a steep slope of the caldera, is home to dwellings that are nestled in niches hewn into the volcanic rock. As you walk through its narrow cobbled streets with your guide, you will come across many shops that offer a varied collection of handmade ceramic art, paintings and jewelry. Perched on the edge of the cliffs, Oia also offers spectacular views of Fira (Santorini's capital) and the volcano that gave birth to the island. Finally, make your way to Fira, where you’ll enjoy a short cable car ride down to the pier, where your ship is docked.

You may request that your private guide schedule free time during your tour so you can get a snack or lunch (own expense). Please do this as soon as you meet your guide, before the tour starts.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Santorini port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

Schedule Details

Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Scenic Tour of Santorini, including Oia and Mt Profitis Ilias Monastery

Departs:

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Departure Point: Santorini port

Departure Time:

Tour start time will be adjusted to your ship's arrival. You must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Duration:

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Return details:

Santorini port

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Port pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Transport by private vehicle
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fees (approx. 3 euros)

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
A moderate amount of walking is involved

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