Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Tour with Photo Stops on the Fira to Oia Hiking Trail
Santorini, Greece
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Trip Type: Ports of Call Tours
Duration: 5 hours
Swap the cruise port for Santorini’s picturesque northern and southern coasts on this private, half-day shore excursion. Traveling by air-conditioned car or minivan with a personal guide, you’ll enjoy view stops along the famous Fira to Oia trail, and then stop in postcard-pretty Oia for photos. Coast through the quintessentially Greek village of Pyrgos, visit the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, and then choose between a local lunch or a hilltop wine tasting.
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Swap the cruise port for Santorini’s picturesque northern and southern coasts on this private, half-day shore excursion. Traveling by air-conditioned car or minivan with a personal guide, you’ll enjoy view stops along the famous Fira to Oia trail, and then stop in postcard-pretty Oia for photos. Coast through the quintessentially Greek village of Pyrgos, visit the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, and then choose between a local lunch or a hilltop wine tasting.
Leave your cruise ship at the Santorini port and meet your guide near the top of the cable car at Fira. Then, set off to explore the island’s northern and southern coasts. As you travel, ask your private guide any questions you may have and be wowed by stunning views of the caldera, undulating vineyards and whitewashed houses.
Relax as you journey along the famously scenic route from Fira to Oia. A popular hiking trail, the journey is visually impressive, and you’ll enjoy stops to learn about the area, and to take photos at the main vantage points. Depending on your private group’s preference and skill level, you can opt to hike some of the route, if you wish.
Make the most of a stop in the hilltop town of Oia for photos, and then continue south, passing through the village of Pyrgos for a taste of old-world Greece. Your next stop is the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, situated at the highest point of Santorini, where panoramic island views await.
After taking in the views, you have a choice of itinerary: stop for a light lunch of gyro, a pita bread sandwich with tzatziki and pork or chicken; or visit a hilltop winery for a wine tasting with views of the caldera.
Finish your tour with a drop-off at the start point in Fira.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Fira cruise port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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