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Santorini Shore Excursion: Oia, Blue Dome & Black Beach
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Designed for cruise passengers who want to see Santorini without wasting time in port, this shore excursion comes in three ways. The 5-Hour Shore Excursion visits the Three Bells of Fira, Firostefani's Blue Dome Church, Oia's blue-domed streets, Prophet Elias Monastery, and a swim stop at Kamari's black sand beach. The 3-Hour Express covers the Three Bells, Firostefani, and free time in Oia. Water Taxi + Shore Excursion skips the cable car queue: we collect you by water taxi at the Old Port and drive the same 5-hour route from Athinios, returning the standard way with time to spare before your ship sails. Cruise passengers: your tender brings you to the Old Port; our guide meets you at the top of the Fira cable car for the standard options, or you're collected by water taxi. We'll message you on WhatsApp beforehand. Staying on the island instead? The same tour works well for you too — choose your pickup point at checkout.
Inclusions
What's included
- English-speaking driver/host
- Free time at Oia and Kamari Beach
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point
- private transportation with a luxurious Mercedes vehicle
- Small Group Transportation
- Panoramic island views and photo stops
What's not
- Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses are not included.
Itinerary
Start your excursion with Santorini's most famous postcard view! Stop at the iconic Three Bells of Fira viewpoint in Firostefani to admire the blue-domed chapel hanging over the volcanic caldera cliffs. Free time for photos and scenic views.
Head to the crown jewel of Santorini—Oia. Enjoy free time walking through marble-paved alleys, admiring whitewashed Cycladic architecture, boutique shopping, and taking photos of the world-famous cliffside blue domes.
Enjoy a scenic drive through Pyrgos, the island's former medieval capital. Admire the traditional Cycladic stone houses, church steeples, and hilltop Venetian castle ruin (Kasteli).
Journey to Mount Profitis Ilias, the highest peak on the island (567 meters above sea level). Marvel at the historic 18th-century Orthodox Monastery and capture breathtaking 360° panoramic photos of the entire island of Santorini.
Conclude your tour on the distinctive dark volcanic coastline of Kamari Beach. Take advantage of free time to swim in the Aegean Sea, walk along the black volcanic sands, or relax at a seaside cafe for local snacks and drinks.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet our team at the top exit of the Fira Cable Car Station in Fira town. Our driver/guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour. Cruise passengers arriving by tender boat should take the cable car from the Old Port to Fira.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Santorini
- Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 472 day trips we list in Santorini.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Santorini
Santorini is a crescent of volcanic cliffs in the Aegean, where whitewashed villages and blue domes look over a flooded caldera to famous sunsets.
The island is the rim of an ancient volcano whose eruption left a vast caldera filled by the sea. On its edge, Fira, the main town, and the clifftop villages of Imerovigli and Firostefani cling to the slopes, while Oia, at the northern tip, is celebrated for its sunset views over windmills and whitewashed houses.
Top-ranked sights in Santorini: Red Beach, White Beach, Santorini Volcano.
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