Embark on your private Santorini tour with a convenient pickup from your hotel or the nearest accessible location. Spend the day exploring this iconic island in comfort and style aboard a deluxe minivan with an experienced local driver/guide.Begin your journey by heading to the island's center, where you'll marvel at the breathtaking views from Fira's three bells in Firostefani. Your guide will assist you in capturing memorable photos and share fascinating myths and stories about Santorini's volcanic caldera.Next, venture to the northern tip of the island, soaking in the panoramic vistas and making brief stops for more photo opportunities.Arriving at the famous village of Oia, immerse yourself in its charm, characterized by blue-domed churches and stunning panoramic views. Spend an hour and a half exploring the town with your guide, discovering its hidden gems like the castle and windmills.Continue your journey to the traditional village of Megalochori, nestled in the island's center. Wander through its winding paths, adorned with whitewashed cottages and blue-domed churches, immersing yourself in the local culture away from the tourist crowds.Conclude your tour with a visit to the southernmost tip of the island, where you can relax on the black beach of Perivolos. Enjoy the pristine waters and excellent beachside restaurants before heading back to your initial meeting point.After an enriching half-day experience, your private Santorini tour concludes with a drop-off at your pickup location.
Private Santorini Highlights Tour: Explore Oia, Fira & Black Beach
Inclusions
- Hotel/port/airport pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Transport by luxury A/C vehicle
- Bottled water
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses & gratuities (optional)
- Cable car tickets (6 EUR per person, per way) for cruise ship travelers
- Entrance fees at museums (optional visits)
- Lunch
Tour Plan
Itinerary
2:00 PM - Check in Eco Homestay with a Swimming Pool or Luxury hotel in Can Tho City.
2:15 PM - Explore MUA XUAN Nature Reserve
Our friendly guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive for about an hour to reach Mua Xuan Nature Reserve.
Mua Xuan Nature Reserve: Cruise gently along waterways, covered by water hyacinth and water lettuce, creating a magical and tranquil wetland escape. Next, discover colorful plants and rare tropical birds such as herons, kingfishers, coucals, and swamphens. Then, climb the viewing tower for breathtaking views of the entire reserve and take a peaceful 30-minute forest walk to refresh your body and mind. Every step reveals a living, breathing ecosystem full of color, movement, and wonder.
Bamboo Basket Village: Meet artisans who traditionally transformed bamboo and rattan into long-lasting works of art and passed them down through generations. By watching, you understand what it means to matter, to be connected, to leave something beautiful behind.
Time: from 2:15 pm until 7 pm.
7:30 PM - Enjoy a cozy, rustic home-style Vietnamese dinner.
Inclusions:
Drinks: coconut, water
Fruits: local fruits
English-Speaking local guide
Transportation: longtail boat, car
Local dinner
6:30 AM - Our friendly guide arrives to pick you up for the day’s journey, which includes:
Cai Rang Floating Market: Feel the warmth of smiling faces as you float among lively boats filled with pineapples, watermelons, and vegetables while enjoying warm ‘shaking’ rice noodle soup and rich Vietnamese coffee right on the water.
Local Rice Noodle Factory: Step into a family factory and see how they make rice noodles by hand, just as locals have done for generations.
Wild Canals: Take a tranquil boat ride through the canal, water coconut palms, green plants without rush and let nature recharge your soul deeply.
Organic Cocoa Farm: Discover chocolate made with passionate hands and a legacy of tradition. The rich, pure cocoa will remind you of what truly authentic means.
Tropical Fruit: End your wonderful day of nature, culture and flavor with a feast of juicy pineapple and mango.
12 PM - Check out and end our wonderful experience at the hotel.
Inclusions
Local breakfast: noodle soup, bread.
Drinks: coffee, chocolate.
Fruit: mango, pineapple.
English-Speaking local guide
Transportation: Sampan boat.
Meeting / Pickup
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
Please Note
- We provide pickup from most of the Santorini hotels, on the premise they are accessible by car. If the hotel is not accessible, we provide pickups at the the closest accessible point.
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 2 days before start
Non-refundable after 2 days before start
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4 Comments
4.4
Exploring the floating markets and nature reserves around Can Tho in Vietnam made for an unforgettable experience that perfectly blended romance with adventure. Our accommodations were charming and comfortable, though a little more attention to dining options would have enhanced the overall journey.
4.4
Waking up in our cozy riverside lodge and sipping coffee while watching the vibrant life of the market unfold was the highlight of our trip.
4.4
We had an amazing time delving into the lush beauty of the nature reserve and soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the floating market. The meals were a delightful highlight, featuring fresh local dishes that truly brought the flavors to life; however, a little more variety in the options would have been great.
4.6
From the moment we set off on our adventure in Can Tho, the lush landscapes and tranquil waters enchanted us. Exploring the nature reserve was a joy, with each moment revealing a new aspect of the local wildlife and stunning surroundings. Our overnight stay added a magical touch, allowing us to wake up to the gentle sounds of the Mekong River. We particularly loved the floating market experience – the vibrant colors and bustling energy made for unforgettable memories. One small suggestion would be to provide a bit more information about the local culture during the tour, as it would deepen the experience even further. Overall, this was a fantastic way to bond with friends while immersing ourselves in the beauty of the region.