A specially designed tour whichenables those short on time to discover the main highlights of the island. The Santorini day tour successfully encompasses all the elements that make the island such a unique place. As a visitor, you will be immersed in the warm and relaxed atmosphere of picturesque villages, admire local architectural styles, take pictures of breathtaking panoramic views (including the caldera), discover locations of historical interest and, in the process, will grasp the very essence of the island.

Duration: 4  hours

Pick up Point:  Cable Car in Fira Town , Your Hotel, Port, Airport.

Languages: English, French

Highlights: Oia, Firostefani, Monastery of Prophet Ilias, Megalochori

A highlight tour such as this would not be complete without a stop at Oia. This idyllic village on the Caldera slope captures the quintessence of what the island is all about: unrivalled beauty, warm and tranquil atmosphere, traditional local architecture, majestic views.

We shall also stop at Firostefani, the ‘crown of Fira’. Deriving its name from its elevated position, this villagegenerously offers some of the best views of the island including the caldera. This location is also home to the Blue Domed Church, a prominent icon of the island that you surely have seen adorning the cover of many a travel guide.

Dating back to 1711, the Monastery of Prophet Ilias (Prophet Elijah) is a major highlight of the island and awaits visitors at the highest point of the island, 600 meters above sea level. Apart from the unrivalled all-encompassing views of the island from this location, the Monastery is also a place of great historical significance, with its churches, chapels, bell tower and wealth of various ecclesiastical items from the 18th century.

Our tour, of course, cannot omit Megalochori, a true gem of the island.

The village is a treat for those seeking tranquility and relaxation, with its charming and inviting ambiance, cobblestone streets, churches in typical Cycladic architecture and white-washed houses, all soaked in old-world magic.

* The 4-hour Highlight Tour may be offered in the morning or in the evening.

Tour Included

• Private Tour
• Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
• Bottled water
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Local guide

Tour NOT Included

• Entrance fees
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities (optional)

Cruise passenger pick-up:

All cruise passengers with individual programs are taken to the old Port of Fira, by tender boats. From the port, you will take the cable car up to Fira town.
The journey on a cable car takes 2-3 minutes. The tour should approximately starts 90 minutes after the scheduled arrival of the cruise ship.

The meeting point for the tour is at the cable car’s exit in Fira town. Your guide will wait for you there, holding a sign with your name.

Please include the name and arrival time of your ship, your full name and mobile phone number when booking the tour in order for your pick-up to be arranged.

Hotel pick-up:

Your guide will meet you at the hotel entrance door

Drop-off / End Point:

Same as the meeting point

A deposit of € 80 Euros is required at the time of booking to secure your day with us.
You will pay off the balance in cash at the end of the tour. Confirmation will be received at the time of booking by e-mail.

If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.