SKIP CABLE CAR! The Best Santorini Tour for Cruise Passengers

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Description

Summary

Starts
Santorini Old Harbor
Duration
5 Hrs.
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket
Minimum age
3 years

Description

Step off your cruise ship in Santorini, Greece, and enjoy a seamless island experience designed just for cruise passengers. Skip the crowded cable car and donkeys—your adventure begins with a smooth boat transfer from the port, ensuring a stress-free start to your day.

Travel comfortably in a modern, air-conditioned minibus with a knowledgeable local guide who shares the island’s history and hidden gems. The itinerary includes iconic spots like the blue-domed churches of Oia, the unique black sand beach, and the charming village of Megalochori, where you’ll discover Santorini’s winemaking traditions.

Enjoy free time to relax at the black sand beach or stroll through the vibrant market streets of Oia, taking in panoramic caldera views and snapping photos of the famous windmills. In Finikia, capture the perfect shot of Santorini’s blue domes without the crowds, offering a peaceful start to your sightseeing.

With guaranteed on-time return to your ship, this small-group tour ensures you make the most of your limited hours on the island. Bottled water is provided for your comfort, and all transfers are included, making your Santorini visit effortless and memorable.

Book your spot now to secure a place on this top-rated Santorini shore excursion and experience the island’s highlights without the hassle. Availability is limited, so don’t miss out on the easiest way to explore Santorini from your cruise.

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Included

Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
Full refund if your ship cannot dock
Port pick-up and drop off
Guaranteed return to ship on time
Professional local English-speaking tour guide
Small group limited to 18 participants
Transfers by boat to bypass the Cable Car
1 complimentary bottle of water per person

Options

Shared Boat/Transfer Only
No guided tour included: This option does not include a tour or a guide, only boat transfers.
Only transfer to Athinios Port: Please note this option does not include a guided tour and only a shared transfer from the Old to the Athinios Port by boat.
Drop off location: Please note your drop-off location is at the Athinios port where you will need to take a taxi to transfer to Fira Town.
Shared Tour Ticket
Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a tour shared with other passengers.
Pick-up by Boat: Upon arrival by your ship’s tender to the Santorini harbor, we will pick you up by our boat, skipping the cable car.
Return by Boat: At the end of the tour, we will return you to your tender pick-up point by boat, once again avoiding cable car lines.
Included in tour price: This option already includes the private boat transfer in the price. There are no additional costs with this option.
Book an early tender!: Please book an early tender directly with your cruise ship's staff to ensure timely arrival.
Shared Tour
Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a tour shared with other passengers.
Pick-up by Boat: Upon arrival by your ship’s tender to the Santorini harbor, we will pick you up by our boat, skipping the cable car.
Return by Boat: At the end of the tour, we will return you to your tender pick-up point by boat, once again avoiding cable car lines.
Included in tour price: This option already includes the private boat transfer in the price. There are no additional costs with this option.
Book an early tender!: Please book an early tender directly with your cruise ship's staff to ensure timely arrival.
Private with Shared Boat Rides
Skip the cable car!: Private guided tour and shared boat transfers from the Old Port to the Athinios Port and back - bypass the cable car!
Private tour&shared boat rides: The boat transfers are shared with other guests. The private tour starts at Athinios Port where you meet your guide & driver.
Ticket for Shared Tour
Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a shared tour.
Pick-up by Boat: Upon arrival by your ship’s tender to the Santorini harbor, we will pick you up by our boat, skipping the cable car.
Return by Boat: At the end of the tour, we will return you to your tender pick-up point by boat, once again avoiding cable car lines.
Included in tour price: This option already includes the private boat transfer in the price. There are no additional costs with this option.
Book an early tender!: Please book an early tender directly with your cruise ship's staff to ensure timely arrival.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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