Private Day Trip to Santorini from Athens: Sightseeing Highlights
Why we love it?
The Private Day Trip to Santorini from Athens offers a comprehensive 12-hour experience for travelers seeking to explore the stunning island of Santorini in a single day. This tour is ideal for those who prefer a personalized journey, as it includes roundtrip private transfers from your hotel to Athens airport and flights to Santorini, ensuring a seamless travel experience. Highlights of the trip include visits to significant sites such as the ancient ruins of Akrotiri, guided by an English-speaking local expert who provides insights into the island's rich history and culture. With bottled water included and all fees covered, this tour stands out for its convenience and focus on delivering an immersive experience in one of Greece's most picturesque destinations.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Roundtrip Private transfer from your hotel to Athens airport with luxury A/C vehicle
- Roundtrip Air tickets from Athens to Santorini with a carry on
- All Fees and Taxes
- English-speaking local tour guide
- 6-hour Santorini Private Tour
Exclusions
- Personal expenses & gratuities (optional)
- Lunch at a seaside restaurant (optional)
- Entrance fees at museums or archeological sites (optional visits for 12 Eur per person)
- Food or drinks not specified
- Wine Tasting of 4-wines (upon booking selection)
Itinerary
Step 1
Begin your full-day private tour early in the morning with a pick-up from your hotel. Your driver will transport you to the Athens Airport, where you will catch your flight to Santorini.
Step 2
Upon arrival at Santorini Airport an experienced local driver/guide will meet you, and then spend the day exploring the world's most iconic island in a deluxe and comfortable minivan.
Step 3
Commence your private tour in Santorini with a pick-up from your hotel or the nearest accessible point, and enjoy a day of exploration on the world's most iconic island in a deluxe and comfortable minivan with an experienced local driver/guide.
First, drive to the island's northern part and welcome the famous village of Oia. Unique in every way with the scenic blue-domed churches and stunning panoramic views, Oia is one of the most instagramic places in Europe and a must-see.
Departing from the north
driving through the eastern coast and dry desert-like land, arrive at another traditional village, Megalochori, located in the island's interior. Stroll the narrow pathways, and capture the lovely tiered bell towers found on the way. This settlement is made of hundreds of tiny whitewashed houses with elegant architecture, beautiful blue-domed churches, and underground cave dwellings. In this picturesque and non-touristic environment, you will delve into the local slow-paced culture.
Step 5
The most exciting part has arrived! Enjoy a wine tasting at a family-owned winery with three centuries of wine-making history and the most-awarded Greek wine in the US. Impress your guide with your wine-tasting abilities and knowledge.
***Gavalas Winery will be substituted with another winery for the months of March and November due to being closed in those months.
Step 6
Next, head to the most famous beach on Santorini, the Red beach, a remarkable natural wonder, and get the opportunity to take amazing pictures of the volcanic scenery and the reddish cliffs.
After a fifteen-minute drive
arrive at the southernmost part of the island and step onto Perivolos black sand beach, with the fantastic seaside restaurants and crystal clear waters.
Back on the minivan
driving between landscapes full of vines, reach the island's highest peak, the monastery of Prophet Elias, at 565 meters. In these tranquil surroundings, taste local products made by the monks who reside in this old monastery built in 1711 and appreciate magnificent views of the whole island.
After this fascinating experience
your day trip ends back at the Santorini Airport, where you will take your flight back to Athens, where we will drive you back to your hotel.
Step 10
Transfer from Athens airport to your hotel
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- We will send you the boarding passes for both flights 2 days before your tour.
- Please confirm that you have received them and that you can use the files on your mobile device or alternatively, we can email them at the front desk of your hotel and ask to print them for you.
- Pickup is done outside or at the closest accessible point to your Athens hotel
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
