Overview
While you’re in port in Santorini, discover the beauty of the island on a private shore excursion. Your private guide will lead you around the island on a scenic sightseeing tour, showing you rocky landscapes, vineyards and fabulous views of the beautiful coastline.
Visit the highest peak of the island, Profitis Ilias, where a monastery of the same name sits. Discover the small village of Oia, built on a steep slope of the volcanic caldera, and wander around its little shops that offer traditional, handmade products. Then in Fira, the capital of Santorini, enjoy a short cable car ride to the pier.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Professional guide
Cable Car Transfers roundtrip
Transport by private air-conditoned vehicle and professional driver
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fees (approx. 3 euros)
Boat to Fira harbor
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• If your Cruise details have changed from the original details advised please contact Achtypis Tours either:
• Email: info@achtypistours.gr
• Locally on 26 210 26 301
• Internationally on +30 26 210 26 301
• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time within 3 days of booking if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made:
• Email: info@achtypistours.gr
• Locally on 26 210 26 301
• Internationally on +30 26 210 26 301
If you do not contact the local supplier in due time before your activity to arrange a departure time, your guide and transportation will be waiting at specified meeting point half an hour after the indicated by you (in the booking form) disembarkation time.
In this case guide/vehicle in service will be standing-by at meeting point, no longer than 1 hr 15min after your disembarkation time (after this time frame client will be considered as "non show" and staff will leave)
Opening hours are:
09:00 - 14:00 Monday to Friday
This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.
What to expect
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Monastery of Profitis Ilias
40 min
You will be transferred from the ship by a colourful local boat to Athinios where you will join the waiting motor coach. A short journey brings you to Santorini’s highest peak, crowned by the Mt. Profitis Ilias monastery. Here you will have an ideal photo opportunity to capture the beauty of this island.
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Oia
40 min
Proceed to the most northern tip of the island to experience the unique village of Oia. This dramatic small village built on a steep slope of the caldera has many of its dwellings nestled in niches hewn into the volcanic rock. As you walk through its narrow cobbled streets, you will come across many tiny shops which offer a varied and unusual collection of hand-made works of ceramic art, paintings and semi-precious jewelry. Oia, perched on the edge of the cliffs offers spectacular views of Fira and the volcano.
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Fira
30 min
After your tour, you will be taken to Fira town. You will have some time to explore Fira and take some pictures. Then, enjoy a short cable car ride down to the pier.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Santorini Private Scenic Shore Excursion: Oia, Mt Profitis and Ilias Monastery
Can I cancel Santorini Private Scenic Shore Excursion: Oia, Mt Profitis and Ilias Monastery for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours 30 min.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Professional guide
- Cable Car Transfers roundtrip
- Transport by private air-conditoned vehicle and professional driver
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Port pickup and drop-off
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees (approx. 3 euros)
- Boat to Fira harbor
Which places does it visit?
It visits Monastery of Profitis Ilias, Oia, Fira.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Achtypis Tours
