Santorini Private Tailor Made Tour Choice of the Guest with Hotel Pickup and Local Driver
by Santorini Road Trips
Choose from 7 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€270Overview
This private tailor-made day trip in Santorini lasts between three and twelve hours and includes hotel, port, or airport pickup and drop-off. A local driver and guide provide private transportation in an air-conditioned deluxe van. Bottled water, maps, and live commentary are included. The itinerary is fully customizable according to the guest’s interests and pace, allowing visits to a variety of locations across the island. Optional stops include the village of Oia with its blue-domed churches, maritime museum, and cliffside views; Imerovigli, located at the highest point of the caldera; and the Three Bells of Fira, known for its cliffside church and views. Guests may also visit the traditional village of Megalochori with its white houses and cave dwellings; the Akrotiri Lighthouse on a high cliff; Red Beach with its red volcanic rocks; and Perissa Black Sand Beach, the island’s longest beach. Other possible visits include the Monastery of Profitis Ilias at the island’s highest peak, where local wine and products are available; the historic village of Pyrgos with its Venetian castle; and the fortified Castelli of Emporio with narrow streets and arches. Cultural and historical sites include the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, a preserved Bronze Age settlement buried under volcanic ash; the Faros Market family farm with homemade wine and local products; and the Santorini Arts Factory museum focused on the island’s cherry tomato production. Wine tasting is available at wineries such as Estate Argyros, featuring vines over 150 years old, and Venetsanos Winery, one of the oldest on the island with views of the caldera. The Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos is located in a natural cave and presents the history of Santorini wine production. The Ftelos Brewery offers a guided tour of its artisanal beer production and tasting of six beers with snacks. Entrance fees, alcoholic drinks, and cable car tickets for cruise passengers are not included. Cruise ship passengers must provide ship and docking details at booking. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sunset in Oia
Optional one-hour visit to Oia, famous for its blue-domed churches, marble-paved streets, and cliffside views. The village includes a maritime museum, Venetian fortress remains, captains’ houses, cave homes once used by ship crews, and neoclassical architecture from when ship owners lived there. The area features many cafes, restaurants, art galleries, and a large shopping district. Visitors can choose an afternoon departure to see the world-famous sunset.
60 min
Imerovigli
Optional fifteen-minute stop at Imerovigli, located at the highest and central part of the Caldera. Visitors can take photos and view the volcano and Skaros rock from this vantage point.
15 min
Three Bells of Fira
Optional fifteen-minute visit to the ‘crown of Fira,’ a traditional village on the edge of the cliffs. Guests can stop at a scenic balcony overlooking the caldera, three bells, and the well-known blue-domed church featured on many postcards of Santorini.
15 min
Megalochori - Traditional Village
Optional thirty-minute visit to Megalochori, a village consisting of hundreds of small white houses with distinctive architecture, narrow alleys, tower bells, blue-domed chapels, and underground cave houses. The village offers a less touristy environment that reflects local culture and lifestyle.
30 min
Akrotiri Lighthouse
Optional twenty-minute stop at the Akrotiri Lighthouse, built by a French company in 1892. Positioned on a high cliff edge above the sea, it provides panoramic views of Santorini’s caldera and is considered one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the Cyclades.
20 min
Red Beach
Optional twenty-minute visit to Red Beach, known for its unique red volcanic rocks and steep hills. This natural beach offers striking volcanic scenery distinctive to Santorini.
20 min
Perissa Black Sand Beach
Optional one-hour stop at Perissa, the longest and most famous beach on Santorini. Visitors can relax on the black lava sand, swim in the Aegean Sea, and try traditional dishes at seaside restaurants.
60 min
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
Optional twenty-minute visit to the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, located at the island’s highest peak. The monastery, built in 1711, offers expansive views of Santorini. Guests can taste wine and local products made by resident monks.
20 min
Pyrgos
Optional thirty-minute visit to Pyrgos, the oldest village in Santorini. Built on a hill, it features a 16th-century Venetian castle and a layout designed to fortify the area with small alleys and circular roads. The village is surrounded by vineyards, blue-domed churches, cave houses with balconies, and pebbled streets.
30 min
Castelli of Emporio
Optional thirty-minute stop at the Castelli of Emporio, a fortified settlement built in the mid-15th century by Venetians to defend against pirates. Visitors can walk through a well-preserved interior with narrow streets, arches, and closely built houses, resembling a labyrinth.
30 min
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Optional visit to the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, a 4000-year-old Bronze Age settlement that was buried under volcanic ash. Guests can walk among the ancient walls and observe remains of a Minoan town including three-story buildings, well-preserved frescoes, and an advanced drainage system. This settlement thrived for centuries before being destroyed by a volcanic eruption.
60 min
Faros Market
Optional thirty-minute visit to a family farm near Akrotiri where guests can sample homemade wine and local products without preservatives or additives. Tastings include fava, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, olive paste, and traditional sweets. Visitors can also see the wine cellar and grape-stomping tank.
30 min
Windmills of Emporio
Optional fifteen-minute visit to eight traditional windmills located on a hilltop above Emporio village. The area includes a whitewashed chapel on the cliff edge and offers open views suitable for panoramic photos and sunsets.
15 min
Santorini Arts Factory
Optional one-hour visit to the Santorini Arts Factory, a former tomato processing facility converted into a museum. Visitors learn about the island’s cherry tomato, which is smaller and sweeter due to volcanic soil and water scarcity. The tour includes viewing old equipment and tasting tomato paste.
60 min
Estate Argyros
Optional one-hour visit to Estate Argyros winery, which houses some of Santorini’s oldest vines, over 150 years old. Guests can follow a wine exhibition and taste several boutique wines made from local grape varieties, accompanied by a cheese platter.
60 min
Venetsanos Winery
Optional one-hour visit to Venetsanos Winery, established in 1947 and one of the island’s oldest. Visitors learn about winemaking techniques and taste wines paired with local tapas at a private table overlooking the caldera.
60 min
Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos
Optional one-hour visit to the Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, located in a natural cave with 300 meters of corridors shaped like a maze. The museum details the history of Santorini wine production from 1660 to 1970. Wine tasting occurs in a specially designed room.
60 min
Ftelos Brewery
Optional seventy-five-minute visit to Ftelos Brewery, which produces artisanal beer using local ingredients. The tour includes a guided walk through the facilities, viewing the production area behind glass, and watching bottling and tank cleaning. Guests taste six beers paired with a snack while learning about brewing.
75 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Santorini Private Tailor Made Tour Choice of the Guest with Hotel Pickup and Local Driver
by Santorini Road Trips
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€270Overview
This private tailor-made day trip in Santorini lasts between three and twelve hours and includes hotel, port, or airport pickup and drop-off. A local driver and guide provide private transportation in an air-conditioned deluxe van. Bottled water, maps, and live commentary are included. The itinerary is fully customizable according to the guest’s interests and pace, allowing visits to a variety of locations across the island. Optional stops include the village of Oia with its blue-domed churches, maritime museum, and cliffside views; Imerovigli, located at the highest point of the caldera; and the Three Bells of Fira, known for its cliffside church and views. Guests may also visit the traditional village of Megalochori with its white houses and cave dwellings; the Akrotiri Lighthouse on a high cliff; Red Beach with its red volcanic rocks; and Perissa Black Sand Beach, the island’s longest beach. Other possible visits include the Monastery of Profitis Ilias at the island’s highest peak, where local wine and products are available; the historic village of Pyrgos with its Venetian castle; and the fortified Castelli of Emporio with narrow streets and arches. Cultural and historical sites include the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, a preserved Bronze Age settlement buried under volcanic ash; the Faros Market family farm with homemade wine and local products; and the Santorini Arts Factory museum focused on the island’s cherry tomato production. Wine tasting is available at wineries such as Estate Argyros, featuring vines over 150 years old, and Venetsanos Winery, one of the oldest on the island with views of the caldera. The Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos is located in a natural cave and presents the history of Santorini wine production. The Ftelos Brewery offers a guided tour of its artisanal beer production and tasting of six beers with snacks. Entrance fees, alcoholic drinks, and cable car tickets for cruise passengers are not included. Cruise ship passengers must provide ship and docking details at booking. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sunset in Oia
Optional one-hour visit to Oia, famous for its blue-domed churches, marble-paved streets, and cliffside views. The village includes a maritime museum, Venetian fortress remains, captains’ houses, cave homes once used by ship crews, and neoclassical architecture from when ship owners lived there. The area features many cafes, restaurants, art galleries, and a large shopping district. Visitors can choose an afternoon departure to see the world-famous sunset.
60 min
Imerovigli
Optional fifteen-minute stop at Imerovigli, located at the highest and central part of the Caldera. Visitors can take photos and view the volcano and Skaros rock from this vantage point.
15 min
Three Bells of Fira
Optional fifteen-minute visit to the ‘crown of Fira,’ a traditional village on the edge of the cliffs. Guests can stop at a scenic balcony overlooking the caldera, three bells, and the well-known blue-domed church featured on many postcards of Santorini.
15 min
Megalochori - Traditional Village
Optional thirty-minute visit to Megalochori, a village consisting of hundreds of small white houses with distinctive architecture, narrow alleys, tower bells, blue-domed chapels, and underground cave houses. The village offers a less touristy environment that reflects local culture and lifestyle.
30 min
Akrotiri Lighthouse
Optional twenty-minute stop at the Akrotiri Lighthouse, built by a French company in 1892. Positioned on a high cliff edge above the sea, it provides panoramic views of Santorini’s caldera and is considered one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the Cyclades.
20 min
Red Beach
Optional twenty-minute visit to Red Beach, known for its unique red volcanic rocks and steep hills. This natural beach offers striking volcanic scenery distinctive to Santorini.
20 min
Perissa Black Sand Beach
Optional one-hour stop at Perissa, the longest and most famous beach on Santorini. Visitors can relax on the black lava sand, swim in the Aegean Sea, and try traditional dishes at seaside restaurants.
60 min
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
Optional twenty-minute visit to the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, located at the island’s highest peak. The monastery, built in 1711, offers expansive views of Santorini. Guests can taste wine and local products made by resident monks.
20 min
Pyrgos
Optional thirty-minute visit to Pyrgos, the oldest village in Santorini. Built on a hill, it features a 16th-century Venetian castle and a layout designed to fortify the area with small alleys and circular roads. The village is surrounded by vineyards, blue-domed churches, cave houses with balconies, and pebbled streets.
30 min
Castelli of Emporio
Optional thirty-minute stop at the Castelli of Emporio, a fortified settlement built in the mid-15th century by Venetians to defend against pirates. Visitors can walk through a well-preserved interior with narrow streets, arches, and closely built houses, resembling a labyrinth.
30 min
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Optional visit to the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, a 4000-year-old Bronze Age settlement that was buried under volcanic ash. Guests can walk among the ancient walls and observe remains of a Minoan town including three-story buildings, well-preserved frescoes, and an advanced drainage system. This settlement thrived for centuries before being destroyed by a volcanic eruption.
60 min
Faros Market
Optional thirty-minute visit to a family farm near Akrotiri where guests can sample homemade wine and local products without preservatives or additives. Tastings include fava, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, olive paste, and traditional sweets. Visitors can also see the wine cellar and grape-stomping tank.
30 min
Windmills of Emporio
Optional fifteen-minute visit to eight traditional windmills located on a hilltop above Emporio village. The area includes a whitewashed chapel on the cliff edge and offers open views suitable for panoramic photos and sunsets.
15 min
Santorini Arts Factory
Optional one-hour visit to the Santorini Arts Factory, a former tomato processing facility converted into a museum. Visitors learn about the island’s cherry tomato, which is smaller and sweeter due to volcanic soil and water scarcity. The tour includes viewing old equipment and tasting tomato paste.
60 min
Estate Argyros
Optional one-hour visit to Estate Argyros winery, which houses some of Santorini’s oldest vines, over 150 years old. Guests can follow a wine exhibition and taste several boutique wines made from local grape varieties, accompanied by a cheese platter.
60 min
Venetsanos Winery
Optional one-hour visit to Venetsanos Winery, established in 1947 and one of the island’s oldest. Visitors learn about winemaking techniques and taste wines paired with local tapas at a private table overlooking the caldera.
60 min
Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos
Optional one-hour visit to the Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, located in a natural cave with 300 meters of corridors shaped like a maze. The museum details the history of Santorini wine production from 1660 to 1970. Wine tasting occurs in a specially designed room.
60 min
Ftelos Brewery
Optional seventy-five-minute visit to Ftelos Brewery, which produces artisanal beer using local ingredients. The tour includes a guided walk through the facilities, viewing the production area behind glass, and watching bottling and tank cleaning. Guests taste six beers paired with a snack while learning about brewing.
75 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.