Santorini Full-Day Private Tour of Caldera, Oia, Firostefani, Megalochori, Red and Black Beaches
by Santorini Caldera Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€344Overview
Santorini is a volcanic island known for its caldera, traditional villages, and distinctive beaches. This private full-day tour lasts about seven hours and covers key points around the island in a luxury vehicle with a private guide-driver. The tour begins with a visit to Firostefani, a village just north of Fira, offering views of the capital, sea, and volcano. Then it continues to Oia, a village on the northwest edge of Santorini’s caldera, where the guide shows the whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, narrow lanes, and the view of the sunset over the caldera. Next is Megalochori, a traditional village with stone streets, historic buildings, notable churches, and local vineyards. The tour includes stops at the Red and Black volcanic beaches. The Black Beach, near Perissa and Perivolos, features black volcanic sand and pebbles, beach bars, water sports, and the option for lunch at a seaside restaurant. The Red Beach is another volcanic beach on the island, known for its unique coloring. Additional stops include the Akrotiri Lighthouse, built in 1892 and rebuilt after World War II, emitting a white light visible for 24 nautical miles, and a visit to the Monastery of Prophet Elias at the highest point of the island, 567 meters above sea level. The monastery dates to 1711 and includes a museum with ecclesiastical books and Byzantine icons. Visitors can walk the gardens and take in panoramic views. The tour is fully customizable to traveler preferences and includes onboard WiFi, bottled water, air conditioning, maps, and health safety supplies. Gratuities are not included. The itinerary times may vary due to traffic.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Firostefani
Firostefani lies north of Fira and was once a separate settlement but is now part of the capital. Its name means "The Crown of Fira" due to its position at the highest point of Fira. The village offers views over the capital, sea, and volcano. It features several restaurants, cafes, shops, and a mini market. Some of Santorini's notable hotels and traditional rooms are located here, combining calmness with lively nightlife.
35 min
Oia
Oia is a scenic village on Santorini's northwest edge, stretching nearly 2 km (1.2 miles) along the northern Caldera rim at 70 to 100 m (230 to 330 feet) above sea level. Built on the steep Caldera slope, its houses and restaurants are set into niches on the seaward side. There are 300 steps leading down to the port, narrow passageways, and a central square. The area includes whitewashed, blue-domed churches and traditional Cycladic houses, offering views of the Caldera sunset.
80 min
Megalochori - Traditional Village
Megalochori is a quiet traditional village 9 km southwest of Fira with about 300 permanent residents. It has stone-paved streets and notable buildings including neoclassical houses, stately homes, and old cave houses with wooden doors and high fences once used for pirate protection. The village center has two churches with elaborate steeples. Megalochori is known for its vineyards and wineries. Two remote beaches, Plaka and Thermi, named after local churches, are accessible only on foot or by boat. Traditional taverns and cafes serve local dishes under natural tree shade.
40 min
Akrotiri Lighthouse
In the traditional village of Akrotiri stands the Lighthouse of Santorini, built in 1892 by a French company, making it one of Greece's oldest. It ceased operation during World War II and was rebuilt in 1945 by the Greek Navy. The lighthouse has a square tower rising 10 meters above the warden's house and emits a white light every 20 seconds visible up to 24 nautical miles. Visitors can enjoy views of the sea and sunsets. Nearby are the ruins of the ancient Minoan settlement, contrasting the quiet village with the rugged natural surroundings.
30 min
Perissa Black Sand Beach
The Black Sand Beach is on Santorini's southern coast, consisting of Perissa and Perivolos beaches forming one long stretch. The beach surface is black volcanic sand and pebbles, giving the beach its name. It features numerous beach bars, restaurants, and facilities, including water sports such as windsurfing, canoeing, and a diving center. Visitors may spend one hour and thirty minutes here for swimming and lunch at a seaside restaurant.
90 min
Profitis Ilias mountain
Profitis Ilias mountain is located less than five kilometers (3.1 miles) from Pyrgos village and is the island's highest point at 567 meters above sea level. At its summit is the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, one of Santorini's oldest Orthodox landmarks, founded in 1711 by two monks, Gabriel and Ioakeim. Built like a fortress, it operated a school from 1806 to 1845 teaching Greek language and literature. The Monastery now houses a museum with rare ecclesiastical books, Byzantine icons, and sculptures. The site features gardens, over 700 olive trees, and offers panoramic views.
30 min
Santorini
This stop includes an overview of the island, covering traditional villages, the red and black beaches, caldera sunsets, and traditional vineyards and wineries. Visitors will see blue domes suitable for photos with caldera views and visit hidden scenic spots and postcard-worthy locations that represent Santorini's character. The experience is provided with private services, an experienced guide, and comfortable vehicles in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Meeting point
Meet us at the cable car entrance located at the top of the Old Port of Fira.
End point
Meet us at the cable car entrance located at the top of the Old Port of Fira.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Santorini Full-Day Private Tour of Caldera, Oia, Firostefani, Megalochori, Red and Black Beaches
by Santorini Caldera Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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.€344Overview
Santorini is a volcanic island known for its caldera, traditional villages, and distinctive beaches. This private full-day tour lasts about seven hours and covers key points around the island in a luxury vehicle with a private guide-driver. The tour begins with a visit to Firostefani, a village just north of Fira, offering views of the capital, sea, and volcano. Then it continues to Oia, a village on the northwest edge of Santorini’s caldera, where the guide shows the whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, narrow lanes, and the view of the sunset over the caldera. Next is Megalochori, a traditional village with stone streets, historic buildings, notable churches, and local vineyards. The tour includes stops at the Red and Black volcanic beaches. The Black Beach, near Perissa and Perivolos, features black volcanic sand and pebbles, beach bars, water sports, and the option for lunch at a seaside restaurant. The Red Beach is another volcanic beach on the island, known for its unique coloring. Additional stops include the Akrotiri Lighthouse, built in 1892 and rebuilt after World War II, emitting a white light visible for 24 nautical miles, and a visit to the Monastery of Prophet Elias at the highest point of the island, 567 meters above sea level. The monastery dates to 1711 and includes a museum with ecclesiastical books and Byzantine icons. Visitors can walk the gardens and take in panoramic views. The tour is fully customizable to traveler preferences and includes onboard WiFi, bottled water, air conditioning, maps, and health safety supplies. Gratuities are not included. The itinerary times may vary due to traffic.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Firostefani
Firostefani lies north of Fira and was once a separate settlement but is now part of the capital. Its name means "The Crown of Fira" due to its position at the highest point of Fira. The village offers views over the capital, sea, and volcano. It features several restaurants, cafes, shops, and a mini market. Some of Santorini's notable hotels and traditional rooms are located here, combining calmness with lively nightlife.
35 min
Oia
Oia is a scenic village on Santorini's northwest edge, stretching nearly 2 km (1.2 miles) along the northern Caldera rim at 70 to 100 m (230 to 330 feet) above sea level. Built on the steep Caldera slope, its houses and restaurants are set into niches on the seaward side. There are 300 steps leading down to the port, narrow passageways, and a central square. The area includes whitewashed, blue-domed churches and traditional Cycladic houses, offering views of the Caldera sunset.
80 min
Megalochori - Traditional Village
Megalochori is a quiet traditional village 9 km southwest of Fira with about 300 permanent residents. It has stone-paved streets and notable buildings including neoclassical houses, stately homes, and old cave houses with wooden doors and high fences once used for pirate protection. The village center has two churches with elaborate steeples. Megalochori is known for its vineyards and wineries. Two remote beaches, Plaka and Thermi, named after local churches, are accessible only on foot or by boat. Traditional taverns and cafes serve local dishes under natural tree shade.
40 min
Akrotiri Lighthouse
In the traditional village of Akrotiri stands the Lighthouse of Santorini, built in 1892 by a French company, making it one of Greece's oldest. It ceased operation during World War II and was rebuilt in 1945 by the Greek Navy. The lighthouse has a square tower rising 10 meters above the warden's house and emits a white light every 20 seconds visible up to 24 nautical miles. Visitors can enjoy views of the sea and sunsets. Nearby are the ruins of the ancient Minoan settlement, contrasting the quiet village with the rugged natural surroundings.
30 min
Perissa Black Sand Beach
The Black Sand Beach is on Santorini's southern coast, consisting of Perissa and Perivolos beaches forming one long stretch. The beach surface is black volcanic sand and pebbles, giving the beach its name. It features numerous beach bars, restaurants, and facilities, including water sports such as windsurfing, canoeing, and a diving center. Visitors may spend one hour and thirty minutes here for swimming and lunch at a seaside restaurant.
90 min
Profitis Ilias mountain
Profitis Ilias mountain is located less than five kilometers (3.1 miles) from Pyrgos village and is the island's highest point at 567 meters above sea level. At its summit is the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, one of Santorini's oldest Orthodox landmarks, founded in 1711 by two monks, Gabriel and Ioakeim. Built like a fortress, it operated a school from 1806 to 1845 teaching Greek language and literature. The Monastery now houses a museum with rare ecclesiastical books, Byzantine icons, and sculptures. The site features gardens, over 700 olive trees, and offers panoramic views.
30 min
Santorini
This stop includes an overview of the island, covering traditional villages, the red and black beaches, caldera sunsets, and traditional vineyards and wineries. Visitors will see blue domes suitable for photos with caldera views and visit hidden scenic spots and postcard-worthy locations that represent Santorini's character. The experience is provided with private services, an experienced guide, and comfortable vehicles in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Meeting point
Meet us at the cable car entrance located at the top of the Old Port of Fira.
End point
Meet us at the cable car entrance located at the top of the Old Port of Fira.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.