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Private Shore Excursion

Skip Cable car lines : 6 hours Private Shore Excursion

Private Shore Excursion

Skip Cable car lines : 6 hours Private Shore Excursion

🕐 6h
👥 Up to 18 guests
⭐ Easy
🍼 Stroller / pram accessible
🚏 Public transportation nearby
👶 Infant seats available

Overview

Guests enjoy a smooth 6-hour private shore excursion in Santorini without the cable car wait. Travelling via comfortable private water taxi to an alternative port for easy embarkation, they explore the island's top highlights in a completely stress-free and unhurried way.

 

📍 Tour Itinerary

1
Oia

Santorini’s most famous village, known for its whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, and breathtaking caldera views.

· ⏱ 60 min
2
Imerovigli

Known as the “Balcony of the Aegean”, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the volcano and dramatic cliffside scenery.

· ⏱ 20 min
3
Three bells of Fira

The famous for its white bell tower and striking blue dome overlooking the caldera.

· ⏱ 15 min
4
Red beach

One of the most unique and dramatic landscapes, famous for its striking red volcanic cliffs and red sand. Unforgettable setting and one of the island’s most photographed natural spots.

· ⏱ 20 min
5
Perívolos

Guests relax at Santorini\'s famous black sand beach, enjoying free time for swimming, seaside dining or simply soaking in the breathtaking volcanic scenery.

· ⏱ 90 min

✅ What's Included

  • Water taxi transfer: One-way (to skip the cable car lines)
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Wi-Fi on board

❌ Not Included

  • Gratuities (Optional and not included)
  • Entry/Admission fees (Tickets to museums/attractions are not included)
  • Food & drinks (Meals and additional refreshments are not included)
  • Cable car tickets (for cruise passengers)
  • Water transfer to return to the old port ( possible to add on50€pp)

🎒 What to Bring / Know Before

  • Comfortable shoes suitable for cobblestone paths
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat to stay protected under the Greek sun
  • Swimsuit and towel for beach visits (weather permitting)
  • A light jacket or layer for cooler evenings or unexpected breezes
  • A camera or phone to capture the breathtaking views
  • Light, breathable clothing for daytime comfort

Meeting Point

Old Port of Fira (water taxi transfer)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled tour time are eligible for a full refund minus a 5% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour, as well as no-shows, are non-refundable.

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Select Your Date & Guests

Times are shown based on availability.
📍 Old Port (Water Taxi)
Pickup for this tour is fixed — no selection needed.
📍 McDonalds Fira (central meeting point)
This is the included return point for this tour.
Total Price: €550.00

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Why Choose VIP Santorini for Your Luxury Tours?

Premium Experiences

Private and semi-private tours with curated routes and exclusive stops. We go beyond standard sightseeing - every detail is tailored to your pace and interests.

Local Experts & Tailor-Made Tours

Guided by passionate Santorinians who know every story and secret. George, Dimitris, Nicolas, Lisandros and Cristos create flexible itineraries around your schedule, interests and cruise or flight times.

Comfort, Safety & Style

Travel in air-conditioned premium SUVs and minivans with door-to-door service, help with reservations and insider tips so you can relax and enjoy Santorini from the moment you arrive.

Flexible Schedules

Morning, sunset, or custom start times - we work around your plans, whether you're arriving by cruise ship, ferry or flight. Your time on the island, your way.

Hidden Gems & Iconic Views

See the postcard-perfect blue domes and caldera sunsets, plus the island's lesser-known beaches, villages and wineries that most visitors never discover.

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What Our Guests Say

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"Wonderful Tour with Nicolas! — We had a fabulous day with Nicolas! We visited in November so some spots were already closed but he talked to us and our new friends on our tour and adjusted the it…"

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"Absolutely 5 Star experience with Paulina!!! We can’t praise her and the tour highly enough. After we arrived into port from our cruise ship, we were picked up by Anemos Sea Trips and cruised aro…"

Renee Heaslip a month ago
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"FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE — Our excursion was AMAZING. GEORGE our tour guide was FANTASTIC.....His knowledge of the island, safe driving, great photography and FUN sense of humor was the perfect day…"

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★★★★★ Google

"Nikos was an excellent guide. We did a 6 hour tour with him around Santorini and he showed the best way to see the island. We skipped every line and saw every amazing view. Nikos speaks English wel…"

Eric Dyer a month ago
★★★★★ Project Exp.

"We had a great time in Santorini. Dimitris, our guide and driver was very friendly, knowledgeable and effective. Great service and experience."

Julien September 2025
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"Sometimes in your travels you meet the perfect person, on the perfect day, in the perfect place, …. and that is what happened on our tour of the island of Santorini Greece! Our tour guide, Chris…"

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"Magical sightseeing and impressive knowledge my Nicolas tour guide.He took us to the most important areas in 1 day. — Amazing knowledge and tour through what you do not know even exist in Santori…"

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"the private vehicle tour over 4 hours was excellent. we saw a few of the key highlight spots which was very nice. our tour guide, George, was excellent"

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"Treated like VIP’s all the way! — George was absolutely the best tour guide we could have asked for! He took us all around Santorini and took us to some hidden gems that only locals would know …"

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About Our Santorini Tours

VIP Santorini designs private and small-group tours for guests who want a relaxed, well-organized way to discover the island. Each itinerary is built around comfort, timing, and local insight, so you can enjoy Santorini's best-known landmarks and quieter corners without the rush of big groups.

Our tours cover a wide range of interests, from classic sightseeing and shore excursions to wine experiences, hidden villages, and scenic photo stops. With professional, English-speaking driver-guides and modern, air-conditioned vehicles, you can move easily between locations and focus on the views, not the logistics.

If you'd like to learn more about our team and the standards behind every tour, visit our About Us page.

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