Santorini Itinerary - Tours and Activities
Updated: Mar 15
Located in the Aegan Sea, Santorini is of the Cyclades islands of Greece. It's beauty makes it the most famous of the islands and home of the popular flying dress photoshoot. Below is an extensive list of what you can do while visiting.
Disclaimer
Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.
Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.
Private Santorini Photoshoot
Preserve the memories of your Santorini vacation with an hour-long private photoshoot, with options for individuals, couples, and families available. Your professional photographer will email you around 45 edited photos around two weeks after your session, with the option to order express editing or high-resolution photos for an additional fee.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Everyday from 7am – 8pm
Price
$151 per person
The Majestic Spots Of Santorini
Explore Santorini by bus, visiting main attractions like the Prophet Elias Monastery, Pyrgos Village, Akrotiri Excavations, Red Beach, Fira Town, and then Oia village for spectacular sunset views.
Duration
10 hours
Availability
Everyday at 11:45 am
Price
$54 per person
Alternative
Sunset In Oia & Traditional Villages Tour – $39 per person
Archaeological Tour to Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach – $40 per person
Around the Island by Electric Bike – $109 per person
Santorini Volcano, Hot Springs and Thirassia Island
Sail across Santorini’s beautiful ‘caldera’ (flooded crater) and visit the islands of Nea Kameni and Thirasia on this 6-hour cruise. Board a sightseeing boat from the old port and admire Santorini’s cliffs and as you cruise to Nea Kameni. Enjoy free time to walk around its volcanic crater, swim in the warm springs, and visit Thirasia island. Explore and have lunch here at leisure before cruising back to Santorini.
Duration
6 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9:30am (with pickup) or10:30am (without pickup)
Price
$35 per person without hotel pickup and drop-off
$53 per person with hotel pickup and drop-off
Alternative
Santorini Volcano & Hot Springs Tour – $29 per person
Traditional Greek Night Live Music & Dinner Show
Be entertained by live music and dance during this 3-hour Greek dinner show. Spend your evening on Santorini at a bustling taverna where you’re served a buffet dinner of mouthwatering Greek cuisine accompanied by unlimited wine. Enjoy a buffet dinner and sink your teeth into local specialties like pork and chicken souvlaki, Santorini tomato fritters with tzatziki and stuffed vine leaves. Then sing along and tap your feet while you watch classic dances performed to traditional music. Opa!
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Fridays at 8pm
Price
$41 per person
Alternative
The Greek Wedding Show - $76 per person
Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks & Transfer
Spend the day sailing around beautiful Santorini on a catamaran and swim and snorkel next to beautiful Red Beach and White Beach. Imbibe unlimited amounts of white wine, soft drinks, and water and indulge in a delicious barbecue prepared onboard the catamaran as you sail in the gorgeous blue waters of the sea off the shore of Santorini.
Duration
5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9:30am or 2:30pm
Price
$109 per person for the morning cruise
$120 per person for the evening cruise
Alternative
Santorini Sunset Dinner Cruise Including Nea Kameni - $129 per person
Santorini Traditional Fishing Experience - $151 per person
Kayaking & Picnic at Red, White & Black Beach
Paddle your kayak in the south part of Santorini, explore sea caves, swim, snorkel, and jump from cliffs. Discover the natural wonder that is Santorini’s caves, which turn blue when the lights hits the water. Red Beach is one of the best on the island. Paddle along the coastline of Akrotiri, admiring many little caves and formations until you reach Black Mountain. Explore sea caves along the way and enjoy snorkeling before finishing off with cliff jumping at white beach. Then finally, enjoy a picnic at the beach with local organic products.
Duration
6 hours
Availability
Everyday at 8am
Price
$108 per person
Alternative
Santorini Sea Kayak South Discovery – $87 per person
Stand-Up Paddle and Snorkel Adventure – $105 per person
Windsurfing Lessons – $81 per person
Scuba Diving Experience
Come explore the waters of Santorini! The SSI Try Scuba program is your introduction to the underwater world. This entry-level program gives you the opportunity to experience the underwater world, in a confined water setting. You will earn the SSI Try Scuba recognition rating.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9am
Price
$81 per person
ATV-Quad Experience Tour
See Santorini from a different perspective on this fun ATV tour. As there will be a maximum of six travelers, you’ll get personalized attention from your guide. Start at the black sand beach of Perissa and follow back roads to amazing sites like the Venetian Castle, a wine cellar, the Windmills of Emporio, and more. See the island’s highlights while enjoying an active adventure.
Duration
3.5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9:30am and 5pm
Price
$145 per person for a shared ATV (2 people)
$200 per person for a Solo Driver
Horse Riding in Secret Thera
Start your adventure from the traditional village of Megalochori. It is one of the most traditional villages of the island. Ride through the fields and local vineyards, then arrive at the caldera trail, and admire the amazing and unique caldera view of Santorini.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Everyday at 9am, 10am, 11am and 4pm
Price
$58 per person
Alternative
Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach – $93 per person
Fira Nightlife Bar Crawl
Enjoy this cool night-themed tour for all that love to make the best out of Santorini´s Nightlife!!! You will be able to take photos and discover the unique breathtaking views of the caldera. The itinerary we will be making to the various cocktail bars, chill-out venues and mainstream bars and clubs will be adapted according to the age and preferences of the attendees.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Everyday at 8pm
Price
$34 per person
Eat and Walk Food Tour
Experience the scenic Santorini village of Firostefani on this guided food and walking tour. After meeting at St. Gerasimos Square, embark on a food and drink-filled adventure. Get to know locals and learn about the village’s culture while marveling at panoramic views and enjoying treats like complimentary Greek coffee, delicious pie, olive oil, soulvlaki, loukoumades, and cold beer.
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Everyday at 10am, 3:30pm, 4:30m, 4:30pm and 5pm
Price
$119 per person
Alternative
Greek Cuisine Cooking Class – $76 per person
Olive Oil And Honey Tasting – $41 per person
Wine Tasting Tour – $81 per person
3 Wineries of Santorini - $82 per person
Sunset and Wine Tasting Tour by Electric Bike - $114 per person
Lost Atlantis Experience
Enjoy a fuss-free visit to the Lost Atlantis Experience in Megalochori on Santorini by prebooking admission. Experience the museum’s digital displays on the mythical lost city, believed by some to be connected to Santorini. Relive Atlantis’ believed destruction in a 9D experience, explore interactive dioramas, see holographs of Santorini through the ages, and more; all on your own time.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Everyday at the top of each hour from 10am to 5pm
Price
$15 per person