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Water Transfer from Old Port – Avoid the cable car
Water Transfer from Old Port – Avoid the cable car
Overview
Skip the crowds and step ashore in style. Our water taxi service collects you directly from the Old Port and whisks you to Ammoudi Bay, with a personal representative ensuring a seamless transfer every step of the way.
1. Booking Confirmation Once you complete your booking, a member of our team will contact you to confirm all necessary details. This service is time-sensitive, so prompt and accurate responses are greatly appreciated.
2. Arrival at the Old Port On the day of your arrival, your cruise ship will tender you to the Old Port of Santorini. Please confirm in advance that your ship is scheduled to tender at the Old Port—otherwise, this service will not be applicable.
3. Meet Our Representative At the Old Port, our representative will greet you holding a sign with your name and guide you to the correct water taxi for a smooth boarding process.
4. Important Timing Note Occasionally, due to heavy port traffic, your cruise ship's tender may be delayed by up to 20 minutes. We do our best to minimize disruption and kindly ask for your understanding.
5. Water Taxi Transfer The water taxi will take you to Ammoudi Bay. From there, you can arrange your own onward transportation or choose from our available transfer options, if needed.
Highlights
- Skip the crowds and step ashore in style. Our water taxi service collects you directly from the Old Port and whisks you to Ammoudi Bay, with a personal representative ensuring a seamless transfer every step of the way.
📍 Tour Itinerary
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At the Old Port, you will be greeted by our representative holding a sign with your name. They will guide you to the correct water taxi and ensure a smooth boarding process.
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Oia is the most famous village, renowned for its whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, and breathtaking views over the caldera. Built along the cliffs on the northern tip of the island, it offers some of the most iconic scenery in Greece.
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✅ What's Included
- Personal representative who will coordinate the process.
- Water taxi services
- Transfer Service to Oia
🎒 What to Bring / Know Before
Please pack comfortably for the tour.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy. Your refund depends on the payment option chosen at checkout. Pay in Full: 95% refund if cancelled at least 7 days before the tour; no refund within 7 days. Pay Deposit: 95% of the deposit refunded if cancelled at least 24 hours before; no refund within 24 hours (any unpaid balance is simply not charged).
Rescheduling: free of charge, subject to availability. Cruise passengers: 100% refund — regardless of payment option — if your ship arrives late, changes its arrival date, skips the port, or the cruise is cancelled.
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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.
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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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Trusted by hundreds of guests with consistent 5-star ratings across TripAdvisor, Google and partner platforms for professionalism and attention to detail.
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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.
Places You'll Love in Santorini
A selection of our favorite villages, viewpoints, and beaches you can explore on your VIP Santorini tour.
Oia Village
Three Bells of Fira
Imerovigli Village
Red Beach
Megalochori Village
Emporio Village
Black Beach
Pyrgos Village
Lighthouse
Mesa Pigadia
