Greece · Beach & Island

Santorini Highlights Half Day private tour

4 Hours Pickup service provided in Thera. to Drop-off service provided in Thera. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private half-day tour of Santorini’s highlights
  • 02 Admire caldera views in Firostefani
  • 03 See Santorini’s iconic blue-domed church
  • 04 Visit Prophet Ilias Church for panoramic island views
  • 05 Explore the whitewashed village of Oia
  • 06 Relax by the black sand at Monolithos Beach
  • 07 Private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 08 Bottled water included

Discover some of Santorini’s most iconic sights on this private half-day tour, combining dramatic caldera views, traditional island architecture, and time in the island’s most famous villages. Travel comfortably by private vehicle as you explore scenic Firostefani, admire the celebrated blue-domed church, and take in sweeping island views from Prophet Ilias Church.

You’ll also visit picturesque Oia, known for its whitewashed houses, marble-paved lanes, and cliffside charm, before heading to Monolithos Beach for a different side of Santorini with black sand and clear waters. With private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a knowledgeable driver, this is a relaxed way to experience the island’s highlights in just a few hours.

Discover some of Santorini’s most iconic sights on this private half-day tour, combining dramatic caldera views, traditional island architecture, and time in the island’s most famous villages.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Santorini, Fira, Oia
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Firostefani

Enjoy the magnificent view to the Caldera with breath-taking views and admire it's traditional architecture!

The settlement's name is the compound of “Fira” and “Stefani” - the Greek word for the crown - and indicates its location on the edge of the region.

Blue Domed Church

The blue dome of Aghioi Theodoroi church (Saints Theodore) is featured in many photos of Santorini. Standing side by side on the picturesque caldera cliffside & overlooking the Aegean Sea, the charming white chapel will offer you fantastic contrasts in colors as the seascape meets the wild terrains of Santorini’s volcanic soil.

Prophet Ilias Church

The church of the Prophet Ilias is located on the venetian path route between Oia and Fira, at an altitude of 304meters above the sea level.

Built in 1750, the white building with the blue dome and the triple bell tower, offers the visitor amazing views to both east and west sides of the island, because of its location next to the slimmest part of the island!

Oia

Oia is the most picturesque village of Santorini. Known for it's whitewashed houses carved into the rugged clifftops, the unique blue-domed churches, the old two-storey mansions and the narrow cobblestone streets paved with marble and lined with tiny shops, cafés and restaurants, Oia is the perfect place to fully appreciate the beauty of this remarkable island. Oia is the most visited spot for sunset viewing in whole Greece.

Monolithos Beach

Monolithos beach is an ideal place for a quiet relaxing holiday, with crystal clear waters and a fine black sand beach.

Located on the south east coastline of Santorini, the village took its name from the large rock 'Monolitho' upon which stands the church of Agios Ioannis.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Pickup service provided in Thera. to Drop-off service provided in Thera. 3 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Licensed Tour guide or local tour leader (Upon request - depending on availability)
  • Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally.
  • The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • Don't hesitate to contact us for any questions or requests you may have.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Thera.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Thera.
Tour end
Drop-off service provided in Thera.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours run from Pickup service provided in Thera. to Drop-off service provided in Thera..

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