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Santorini Day Trip with Private Minivan and Driver
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Santorini Small-Group Shore Excursion: Oia, Prophet Elias & Black Beach
Why we love it?
This 5-hour Santorini Shore Excursion offers a small-group experience tailored for cruise passengers and first-time visitors to the island, combining comfortable air-conditioned transport with a knowledgeable local driver-guide. The tour begins with a pickup near the Fira Cable Car Station and includes stops at the Three Bells of Fira, where you can enjoy views of the cliffside caldera and iconic blue-domed church. You’ll then explore Oia Village, known for its whitewashed cave houses and stunning Aegean vistas, before ascending to the Monastery of Prophet Elias, Santorini’s highest point, for panoramic photos of the archipelago. The route continues past the medieval village of Pyrgos Kallistis and concludes with an hour of free time at Kamari Black Sand Beach, allowing for optional swimming or relaxation by the volcanic shore. The itinerary is designed to fit within cruise schedules, ensuring a timely return to Fira.
Inclusions
- Shared Small Group Transportation
- Air-conditioned minivan or minibus appropriate to the group size
- Pickup and drop-off at the designated meeting point
- Professional English Speaking local driver / host.
- Free time at Oia and Kamari Beach
- Panoramic island views and photo stops
- Bottled water, only if it is always provided
Exclusions
- Fira cable-car tickets
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Beach towels and swimwear
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
Itinerary
Three Bells of Fira
Start your excursion with Santorini's most famous postcard view! Stop at the iconic Three Bells of Fira viewpoint in Firostefani to admire the blue-domed chapel hanging over the volcanic caldera cliffs. Free time for photos and scenic views.
Oia Village
Head to the crown jewel of Santorini—Oia. Enjoy free time walking through marble-paved alleys, admiring whitewashed Cycladic architecture, boutique shopping, and taking photos of the world-famous cliffside blue domes.
Monastery of Prophet Elias
Journey to Mount Profitis Ilias, the highest peak on the island (567 meters above sea level). Marvel at the historic 18th-century Orthodox Monastery and capture breathtaking 360° panoramic photos of the entire island of Santorini.
Pyrgos Kallistis Village
Enjoy a scenic drive through Pyrgos, the island's former medieval capital. Admire the traditional Cycladic stone houses, church steeples, and hilltop Venetian castle ruin (Kasteli).
Kamari Black Sand Beach
Conclude your tour on the distinctive dark volcanic coastline of Kamari Beach. Take advantage of free time to swim in the Aegean Sea, walk along the black volcanic sands, or relax at a seaside cafe for local snacks and drinks.
Meeting / Pickup
Upper exit of the Fira cable-car station
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants seats available
- Public transportation nearby
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Swimming is optional and subjected to weather and sea condition
- Meeting point is at the upper exit of the Fira cable-car station. Cruise passengers arriving by tender should take the cable car from the Old Port to Fira town. Our team will contact travelers before the tour with detailed meeting instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 2 days before start
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