Greece · Beach & Island

5-Hour Santorini Sightseeing Tour with Oia and Winery Visit

5 Hours Round trip from Oia 847 02 Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the picturesque village of Oia overlooking Santorini's caldera
02 Marvel at the famous Blue Dome Church in Firostefani
03 Take in panoramic Aegean views from Profitis Ilias and visit its monastery
04 End with a tasting stop at a local winery rooted in Santorini's ancient wine tradition

Explore magical Santorini with a knowledgeable local guide on a private sightseeing tour that can be tailored to your interests. Visit the picturesque village of Oia, see the famous Blue Dome Church in Firostefani, admire Santorini's Black Beach, and take in panoramic views from Profitis Ilias. You can also end the experience at a local winery, where a glass of Santorini wine offers a taste of the island's long winemaking history.

From its summit at 567 m, enjoy panoramic views of the Aegean Sea with your Santorini tour guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Santorini, Oia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Oia, Black Beach, Profitis Ilias and Santorini Winery

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin your sightseeing adventure in the north of the island at the scenic village of Oia, one of Santorini's most visually striking locations. The village has long inspired artists with its beauty and sits overlooking the island's caldera. (duration: 1 hour 30 minutes)
Make a short stop in Firostefani to see the famous Blue Dome Church, the subject of many Santorini postcards. (duration: 30 minutes)
Head south to admire the Black Beach. Enjoy an optional lunch at a seaside restaurant on the beach, such as fresh seafood with a Greek salad. (duration: 1 hour 30 minutes)
Continue to Profitis Ilias, the highest hill in Santorini. From its summit at 567 m, enjoy panoramic views of the Aegean Sea with your Santorini tour guide. You can visit the Monastery of Profitis Ilias and a Greek Orthodox chapel there, listen to the sounds of Byzantine music, and taste their hand-made products. (duration: 30 minutes)
End your tour with an indulgent stop at a local winery. Santorini has produced wine since ancient times, and sampling its varietals is the perfect way to get a taste of the island's history. (duration: 1 hour)

Where this trip takes you

Oia overlooking Santorini's caldera, Blue Dome Church in Firostefani, Black Beach, Profitis Ilias

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Oia 847 02 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bottled water
English-speaking tour guide/driver
Hotel, port, or airport pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Entrance fees at museums (optional visits)
Tips (recommended)
Food and drinks

Know before you go

This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
Please note: the above itinerary is provided as an example. The sights and attractions are intended to give you an idea of things to do during your tour and can be adjusted on the day to suit your interests.
Please get in touch with the local operator after booking to confirm your preferred departure time.
Please note: at Ancient Greek sites such as Akrotiri, your local driver cannot guide you inside, as only official Greek archaeologists can do so. During your tour, you may ask your local driver to drop you off at the entrance to the Akrotiri site if you wish to explore it independently.
We offer pick-up from the following places for this experience:
- Ferry port (Athinios): pick-up at the arrivals terminal
- Santorini Airport (JTR): pick-up at the arrivals terminal
- Santorini hotel pick-up is available from all hotels and Airbnb properties
- Cruise port: the meeting point for cruise passengers is the top of the cruise port cable car (upper station). The guide will be holding a sheet with the lead passenger's name.
Drop-off is available to all hotels and villas, the port or airport, or any other preferred location in Santorini.