Santorini: 6hr Small Group Shore Excursion Villages & Wine
What your day looks like
If Santorini is on your cruise itinerary, this 6-hour small group experience is designed to help you make the very most of your day ashore. Wander through charming traditional villages, enjoy a guided tasting of the island’s celebrated wines, and soak in the breathtaking caldera views from Oia — all at a relaxed, thoughtfully paced rhythm that lets you truly enjoy the island rather than rush through it.
The experience, in brief
- Panoramic views from Profitis Ilias, Santorini’s highest point
- Wander Megalochori’s quiet lanes and timeless island charm
- Discover Oia’s iconic caldera views and dramatic scenery
- Taste volcanic wines at awardwinning Anhydrous Winery
Your day, step by step
Pyrgos
Sightseeing at Profitis Ilias Church, Santorini.
Megalochori
Local Flavor.
Oia
City/Town Tour.
Fira (Santorini)
Wine Tasting at Santorini Islands.
What to know before booking
Included
Transport in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle English-speaking local guide All tastings All taxes
Not Included
Personal expenses
What to Bring
This 6-hour tour is ideal for: Cruise ship travelers who prefer discovering Santorini’s highlights at a comfortable, unhurried pace rather than following large groups First-time visitors looking for a balanced and engaging introduction to the island Guests who enjoy the insight of a local guide while still having time and space to explore on their own
Restrictions
The legal drinking age in Greece is 18 years Please advise us of any dietary restrictions or preferences in advance A minimum of four participants is required for the tour to operate Reservations can be made starting from two guests
Meeting & Pickup
Santorini is a tender port. Passengers joining ship-organized excursions are usually disembarked first, followed by independent travelers. Tender boats will bring you from your cruise ship to the Old Port (Skala) below Fira. Only a short walk from the tender drop-off point, you will find the cable car station. The ride to Fira takes about 5 minutes and offers stunning panoramic views over the caldera, the sparkling Aegean Sea, and the dramatic cliffs — an experience in itself. The ticket cost is 10 Euro per person, payable on site. At the top, please proceed to the exit of the cable car station. Your guide will be waiting there, holding a sign "Intimate Santorini".
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 12 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
What travelers are saying
Got to see many different parts of the island and especially enjoyed going off the beaten path to enjoy The Symposium in Megalochori
very nice tour. very informative and beautiful. tour leader was very nice but a little fast for us older people. there was 3 or 4 of us couples who were always lagging behind because of our age or some kind of health issue. she went ahead and waited for us but then kept going as soon as we got there. nice tour but very tiring. could have been my fault for booking the wrong tour.
We really enjoyed the tour with Sandra. Note: Our Celebrity Beyond ship did not provide us with one of the first tenders to get to the island. We requested the day prior of arrival. So the next day, we stood in line at 730am and got tender group 5, then stood in another very long line for the cable car up to the meeting point. Luckily I was sending emails to the tour operator guide and she replied so she knew our ETA and did not leave us! The vehicle was very nice, new, and clean. The driver was very pleasant and a good driver. The tour had the right amount of time to see all sights including 2 hours in Oia which was perfect. We would definitely recommend and use this guide and tour operator again!
Great overview of the beautiful island. Our guide, Agatha, was excellent - very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Recommended.