Tours and Trips in Santorini

Dip into ancient ruins, volcanic wines on this variety-packed 6-hour tour of Santorini. With an expert guide, venture to the Akrotiri Santorini archaeological site to explore the semi-crumbled buildings and relics buried here by volcanic ash 3,600 years ago. Then, visit three traditional wineries and taste a total of 12 varietals, all defined by the island's mineral-rich soils. This tour is limited to eight to ensure a small-group, personalized experience.

Check off Santorini's premier sights on this private, half-day shore excursion. After meeting your guide at Santorini port, travel by private, climate-controlled vehicle to a local winery, where you'll pamper your palate with a wine tasting. Visit, too, the Prehistoric Museum Thira (or Thera) and see exhibits from the exavation of Akrotiri. Soak up postcard-perfect views of the caldera and the Aegean Sea from charming Oia, and make the most of free time to explore bustling Fira before returning to port by cable car.

Experience Santorini's beauty, hot springs and beaches on a 5-hour catamaran cruise. Select a daytime or sunset cruise, and sail around the island and caldera (flooded volcanic crater) on a deluxe catamaran. Stop to bathe in the Nea Kameni springs; swim, snorkel or unwind at beaches; and enjoy unlimited Santorini wine and Greek beer, plus a Greek meal prepared on board. On the evening cruise, be treated to awe-inspiring sunset views. A cruise is essential when you visit Santorini, and with numbers limited to 16, this offers a small-group experience.

Explore beautiful Santorini the way you wish on a 4.5-hour private tour with a private driver-guide. Traveling by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, make the most of the custom itinerary and let your guide know what you want to see and do. Perhaps visit highlights such as the village of Oia, famous for its stupendous sunsets; the Minoan ruins at Akrotiri, a traditional winery, or simply relax on a black sand beach. Ask your guide for insider tips on off-the-beaten-track gems, and upgrade to an 8-hour tour to explore the island fully.

See Santorini's highlights quickly on this tour from Fira. You'll see the charming village of Oia, with its white houses and scenic terraces set on the cliffside over the blue waters of the caldera, along with the picturesque towns of Pyrgos and Megalochori. First-time visitors can get an overview of the island, including a wine tasting, and because it's a private tour, you'll receive plenty of personal attention.

Go from caldera to cloud-piercing peaks with this Santorini shore excursion that leaves from Fira. Led by a private guide, the tour includes a visit the famous Santorini caldera "” a half-submerged volcano "” as well as a trip to the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, perched on Santorini's highest mountain. Sample local produce that's grown by the monks and enjoy a wine tasting at a volcanic vineyard. Then spend time in the idyllic village of Oia before your return to Fira.

Cruise the waters off Santorini during this 5-hour boat journey. Step aboard the luxury catamaran and relax in one of the comfortable seating areas as you sail out of Amoudi port. Stop first at the volcano to take a dip in the hot springs or indulge in a mudbath. Sail past one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece, Akrotiri, then go to the Red and White beaches area. Swim, relax and enjoy a traditional Greek barbecue meal. Food, snorkeling equipment, open bar and round-trip hotel transportation are provided. This Viator exclusive tour is not available anywhere else.

Sail around Santorini on this private, luxury catamaran cruise. Choose from a daytime or sunset cruise, and then spend half a day lazing on deck; soaking up the sun, sights and sea views. Dock by Red Beach and White Beach for swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing, and luxuriate in the supposedly healing waters of the island's natural hot springs. If you've opted for the sunset cruise, be sure to bring your camera to capture the world-famous sunset for which Santorini is famed. A traditional meal and unlimited wine, beer and soda are also included.

Experience the volcanic beauty of the Aegean and a unforgettable Santorini sunset on this 5-hour afternoon catamaran cruise. Travel in style and comfort aboard a luxury catamaran, stopping to bask on Santorini's red and white sand beaches, snorkel among crystalline waters, and soak in volcanic hot springs. With included hotel transport plus a fresh Greek barbecue and unlimited drinks served onboard, it's a decadent way to enjoy the island's famous sights.