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Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Oia, Fira and the Akrotiri Excavation

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5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

On this private shore excursion from the Santorini Old port, you will discover the wonders of the island. After a short ride with the cable car, you will visit the island's capital, Fira, and then the dramatic town of Oia, home to dwellings nestled in volcanic rock. At the Akrotiri excavation site, you will see the remains of one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean region. Your private tour guide will entertain you during your tour with interesting details and stories about Santorini. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy another short drive with the cable car, down to the old port of Santorini to return to your cruise ship with your ship’s tenders.

What's Included

  • Cable car tickets round-trip
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Akrotiri Archaeological Site
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

You must contact the local service provider at least 48hrs before tour to be informed on the exact pickup time (meeting point will be provided on your confirmation voucher)

Options & Pricing

Opening Hours • Daily | 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

What To Expect

The Castle of St Nicholas

One of the best panoramic views of Santorini is that from the Byzantine Castle Ruins, the remains of a 15th-century castle between Oia and Ormos Ammoudia. The location is considered one of the most photographed images with picturesque whitewashed buildings, a windmill, and the sea beneath spectacular cliffs.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Akrotiri Archaeological Site

Akrotiri is a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini . The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption sometime in the 16th century BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The settlement has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis. In any case the Atlantis speculation is only one of many. Akrotiri has been excavated since 1967.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Oia's Main Street

Oia village is built on the northern part of the caldera rim, it is here where many artists have been inspired due to its magnificent location, as you will see for yourself, with its most superb views of the caldera, the rest of the island itself and Aegean Sea. A guided tour combined with free time will be offered.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santorini Palace

Fira is an attractive town perched on the Caldera rim where the land slopes gently in one direction and falls steeply in to the sea in the other. There you will have the choice either to enjoy the town at leisure or perhaps return directly to your ship by the spectacular cable car.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Akrotiri Excavation is closed on Mondays. Alternatively you will enjoy in Oia
  • Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time
  • Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Cable car tickets round-trip.Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver.Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee.Port pickup and drop-off.Professional guide. The following is NOT included: Gratuities.Food and drinks, unless specified.Akrotiri Archaeological Site.Boat to Fira harbor. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-5389PRTJTRPRSAN02

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Cable car tickets round-trip
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Akrotiri Archaeological Site
  • Boat to Fira harbor

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Akrotiri Excavation is closed on Mondays. Alternatively you will enjoy in Oia
  • Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time
  • Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount

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Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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