Santorini Island Tour for cruise travelers
This tour blends iconic Santorini sights with lesser-known gems. You’ll explore Pyrgos, a peaceful medieval village with ancient castle ruins, and walk through Firostefani and Imerovigli for panoramic cliff views. The visit to Oia offers free time to immerse yourself in its charm, with colorful cave homes and breathtaking caldera views. The tour merges Santorini’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, offering both well-known landmarks and off-the-beaten-path experiences. With plenty of time to wander, explore, and discover, you’ll capture the essence of this beautiful island.
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Santorini Island Tour for cruise travelers
What's included in Santorini Island Tour for cruise travelers
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Santorini
The whitewashed villages and blue-domed churches of Santorini are some of the most photographed sights in Greece, and walking these iconic streets is a remarkable experience. On a hilltop set back from the caldera's edge, you'll find Pyrgos, a medieval village less touched by tourism, where narrow streets lead you to the remains of an ancient castle. Continue to Firostefani where you'll begin your 30-minute walk to Imerovigli for astounding views from the clifftops. Then take a half hour drive to Oia where you'll have ample time to explore this one-of-a-kind village. The beauty of this whitewashed town accented with colorful pastels of cave homes built into the cliffs, all overlooking the splendor of the bay and the ever-changing perspective of the caldera. Finally, drive back to Fira where you can take a stroll on the promenade passing pretty churches and more remarkable vistas in route to the cable car that will bring you down the cliffside and back to the tender port.
Inclusions
- English speaking Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
- Cable car ticket
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This excursion involves total walking for more than two hours on cobbled streets and uneven ground. We recommend you wear comfortable non-slip walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. In addition to the extensive amount of walking on this tour, there is a 10-minute walk from the bus parking area in Oia.
- At the end of the tour in Fira, guests must be able to walk 0.5 mile in town to reach the cable car station. Long waiting and queuing time are expected to enter the cable car station during peak season.
- After booking, our team will reach out to you to provide further details to coordinate your arrival.
- What to Bring: passport or ID card, sunscreen, cash or credit card
- What to Wear: hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes
- Tour sequence may vary
- Cable car ticket is not included.
- Santorini is a tender port. There are 2 ports in Santorini, Fira Old Port (where the cable car is, which takes you to Fira town) and Athinios (ferry and commercial pier). Please make sure to take the right tender and disembark to Fira Old port and not Athinios, as you'll will need to take the cable car to join the tour (cable car ride is couple of minutes).
- Give yourself enough waiting time as you might encounter long lines to enter the cable car. After embarking on your cruise ship, we suggest asking the cruise ship Guest Relation Officers for more details on how to have a priority disembarkation to be able to join the tour at 9:30.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Pickup: Outside Cable Car Station, Fira. Meeting: 30 minutes before tour. Details sent 48 hours prior via email/WhatsApp/Viber. Look for a sign with your name and Greek Travel Advisors logo. Take the tender to Thira Old Port (not Athinios) for the cable car. Expect long lines at the cable car.
