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Santorini Half-Day Small Group Tour: Villages, Oia, Caldera Views

Santorini, Greeceby SANTORINI GETAWAYS TRAVEL

5 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 18 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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Overview

Discover Santorini’s most scenic villages and caldera viewpoints on a relaxed half-day small-group tour with hotel pickup. Visit Prophet Elias Monastery for panoramic island views, explore the traditional village of Megalochori, capture the famous Blue Dome in Firostefani, admire breathtaking caldera scenery from Imerovigli, and enjoy free time to explore the iconic village of Oia.

What's included

English speaking local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Small-group tour (maximum 18 travelers)
Greek coffee during the morning departure / Ice cream during the afternoon departure
Air-conditioned vehicle
Afternoon departure aligns with sunset

Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses
Any additional services not listed

Itinerary

1
Santorini
30 min
Hotel Pickup Pickup from your accommodation or nearest accessible meeting point.
2
Moni Profitou Iliou
20 min
Start the tour with a short stop at the highest point of Santorini, Prophet Elias Mountain. Enjoy panoramic 360° views across the island, the caldera, and the surrounding villages from this breathtaking viewpoint.
3
Megalochori - Traditional Village
1 hour
Visit the traditional village of Megalochori and walk through its labyrinth of winding alleys lined with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches with ornate bell towers. Relax with a refreshing drink or a traditional Greek coffee at a local café while enjoying the authentic atmosphere of the village.
4
Firostefani
20 min
Enjoy a photo stop at the famous “Three Bells of Fira,” one of Santorini’s most iconic landmarks, known for its striking blue dome and spectacular caldera views.
5
Imerovigli
20 min
Visit Imerovigli, known as the “Balcony of Santorini,” perched high above the caldera with breathtaking panoramic views of the volcano and the famous Skaros Rock.
6
Oia
1.3 hours
Explore Santorini’s most famous village and wander through its charming narrow alleys, stylish boutiques, and traditional whitewashed houses. Discover the historic castle of Oia and admire spectacular panoramic views over the caldera. Guests joining the afternoon departure may also experience the famous sunset from Oia.
7
Santorini
30 min
Return Transfer Return transfer to your accommodation or nearest accessible meeting point.

Meeting and pickup

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected locations around Santorini. Please note that 09:30 or 15:30 is the starting time of the tour and not the actual pick up time, If your accommodation is located in a pedestrian area or inaccessible by vehicle, the nearest pickup point will be arranged. Pickup from Athinios Ferry Port is not available. Pickup starts approximately 30–45 minutes before departure depending on location. Exact pickup details and timings will be sent by email one day before the tour. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam folder or contact on WhatsApp at +306971793399." Cruise passengers: Access from Santorini’s Old Port to Fira can involve significant and unpredictable delays due to tender operations, cable car queues, cruise traffic, and passenger-flow procedures determined by third parties. These conditions are outside our control. Cruise guests must meet us at the exit of the upper cable car station in Fira and should disembark as early as possible. As this is a scheduled small-group tour serving both cruise passengers and guests staying on the island, late arrivals may miss part of the itinerary. Please read additional information section

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes recommended

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Afternoon departure aligns with sunset
Itinerary may vary due to traffic or conditions
If your accommodation is not listed, please contact the supplier after booking.
Group Upgrade: For cruise groups of more than 10 people, a dedicated, private vehicle will be assigned to your party for a more comfortable experience.
## Important Information for Cruise Ship Passengers This tour is organised by a local Santorini travel agency and welcomes all visitors, whether they are staying at a hotel, arriving by plane, or visiting the island on a cruise ship. Cruise passengers should be aware that access from Santorini’s Old Port to Fira is subject to the disembarkation procedures, tender operations, cable car capacity, cruise traffic, and passenger-flow arrangements determined by the cruise companies and the competent local authorities. These procedures can result in long and unpredictable delays that are entirely outside our control. The meeting point for cruise passengers is at the exit of the upper cable car station in Fira. Please disembark as early as possible and allow substantial time to reach the meeting point. The ship’s scheduled arrival time should not be considered the time at which passengers will reach Fira. We make every reasonable effort to assist cruise passengers. However, this is a scheduled small-group tour that also serves guests staying at hotels and other accommodation around Santorini. The departure cannot be delayed indefinitely because of congestion at the Old Port or the cable car. Passengers who arrive after the confirmed departure time may miss part of the tour. Where operationally possible, we will provide instructions for joining the group at a later stop, but this cannot be guaranteed. Missed tour time resulting from late disembarkation, tender delays, cable car queues, or other port-access problems is not the responsibility of the tour operator and does not qualify for a refund. Unfortunately, the current management of cruise arrivals in Santorini frequently creates avoidable congestion and uncertainty for independent visitors. It has also allowed a separate commercial market to develop around bypassing these difficulties, including paid fast-track arrangements, water taxis, private transfers, and similar services. These are independent services and are not organised, controlled, or endorsed by Santorini Getaways. In our view, cruise passengers should not be required to purchase additional services simply to overcome congestion created by inadequate coordination. Until the responsible organisations establish a more reliable system, passengers must plan conservatively and allow as much time as possible to reach Fira.
Not recommended for travelers with serious mobility limitations

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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