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Santorini: 15 Days Out That Beat the Sunset Queue

167 tours  ·  from $16

The famous view has four hundred people standing in it by seven. The caldera from a deck does not, and neither do the vineyards on the flat southern side. These 15 are priced, timed, and honest about the transfers.

Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers - The hot springs at Palea Kameni
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Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

1.Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,933 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Spend about five hours sailing from Vlychada Port along Santorini’s volcanic coast. You’ll see Red Beach, White Beach, the Venetian lighthouse, Indian Rocks, and the caldera islands, with swimming at Mesa Pigadia and the hot springs. Choose a daytime or sunset departure, and add a BBQ with wine, soft drinks, towels, and hotel transfers.

“Great experience on the water. Met some nice people and the food and wine were great. We really enjoyed our time!”

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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar - The Venetian Lighthouse and the volcanic coast
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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

2.Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Cruise from Vlychada Marina with a small group of up to 18 people, stopping at Red Beach, the hot springs, and Thirassia. Crew members such as Giannis, Natalie, Alex, Mika, Kostas, and Bill keep the trip lively while preparing shrimp, mussels, BBQ, Greek salad, pasta, and dessert onboard.

“It was an amazing experience. Crew was the absolute best! Natalie, Mariq & Ewq could not di enough for you! Food and drinks flowed throughout the cruise. The meal of greek salad, grilled chicken, shrimp, mussels and vegetable pasta was delicious. We cruised almost 5 hours, great way to see the islands. Stopped twice to swim and snorkel. Highly recommend this cruise to anyone!”

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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar - Red Beach gives the cruise its first big view
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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

3.Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,822 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

Sail from Vlychada Marina on a five-hour catamaran trip past Red and White beaches, the Venetian lighthouse, volcano, and caldera cliffs. You will swim three times, snorkel, visit sulfur-rich hot springs, and eat Greek meze plus a BBQ meal. Hotel pickup, towels, equipment, soft drinks, water, and white wine are included. Crew names may include Hris, Filipos, Vivi, or Alice.

“Great ride with great views and stories. Guides were wonderful. Boat was fun and refreshing. Swimming/snorkeling was very cool! Plenty of fish to see! And food was incredible.”

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Private Santorini Tailor Made - Choice of the Guest! - Profitis Ilias and the island from above
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Private Santorini Tailor Made – Choice of the Guest!

4.Private Santorini Tailor Made – Choice of the Guest!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $96

Build your own Santorini day with a private driver-guide such as George, Vasilis, Giannis, Marios, or Kostas. Choose four to eight hours, then mix Oia, caldera viewpoints, old villages, beaches, Akrotiri, wineries, or local food stops. Hotel, port, and airport pickup, bottled water, and private air-conditioned transport are included.

“We had a wonderful day exploring the island with George! He showed us many places and he is very knowledgeable about anything we were curious about. He was very easygoing and funny. It was such an enjoyable day! The highlight of our stay in Santorini!”

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Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset - Santo Wines brings the view and the sunset
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Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset

5.Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,715 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $181

Visit three Santorini wineries, taste 12 wines, and learn why volcanic soil and basket-trained vines shape the island’s bottles. Hotel pickup, local cheese, cold cuts, and snacks are included. Choose the sunset option for a final tasting at Santo Wines, with caldera views and photos from your guide. Guides may include Elena, Angelo, Kristina, Marina, or Giannis.

“Great wines, plenty of matching foods, and easy pick-up from our hotel. Giannis was very informative and very funny.”

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Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset - Palea Kameni and the warm volcanic water
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Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

6.Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,694 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend about five hours aboard a 42 to 56-foot catamaran off Santorini, with hotel pickup, a Greek meal, white wine, Greek beer, swimming at the volcanic hot springs and Red Beach, and an optional sunset. Luxury sailings add views of Oia and Ammoudi Bay. Shared boats hold up to 20 people.

“Full experience on the catamaran… delicious dinner, friendly staff, amazing views. The crew went above and beyond to ensure guests had the entire experience.highly recommend this activity”

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From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip - Starting at Heraklion Port
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From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

7.From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,448 reviews · 9 - 14 hours · from $200

Travel from Heraklion to Santorini by modern high-speed ferry, then visit Oia and Fira by air-conditioned coach. Your guide, including guides such as Karin on some departures, explains the island’s mythology and points out the best views. You get about 5.5 hours to explore, with an optional volcano and hot springs cruise.

“Loved it from start to finish. So well organised and what a joy to visit such a beautiful island. already planning our return!”

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Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia) - Palea Kameni: warm water, open sea, and a short swim
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Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

8.Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend about six hours on a shared boat from Fira’s Old Port, hiking Nea Kameni, swimming near Palea Kameni, and exploring Thirassia. A guide provides commentary, foam noodles help at the springs, and hotel pickup costs extra. Bring water shoes, a dark swimsuit, towel, and €5 for volcano entry.

“We really enjoyed the whole day, the guide was friendly and plenty of good info, the boat was clean and well equipped. We had time to do everything that we wanted to do without being either rushed or waiting around. Would recommend”

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Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner - A Greek meal at Artemis Karamolegos
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Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

9.Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $209

Join a sommelier-led evening through Santorini’s vineyards, with visits to three wineries, 10 local wines, cellar visits, dinner, and a sunset stop. Guides including Nicolas, Constantine, and Rafael explain Assyrtiko, Nykteri, Vinsanto, and the island’s volcanic soil. Pickup, water, wine, food, and taxes are included.

“This was the perfect excursion for our visit to Santorini! Constantine was our Sommelier. He is very knowledgeable about the Greek wines and the vineyards. I am not a wine connoisseur by any means, but in our tasting, I found multiple wines that I liked. The sunset was magnificent at the winery and we had the “best table in the house”! Amazing!”

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Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port - How much guiding will you get?
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Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

10.Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Sail from Fira Old Port to Nea Kameni for a guided volcanic hike, then swim from the boat to Palea Kameni’s warm, sulfur-rich waters. The 3-hour trip includes a tour escort, foam noodles, and caldera views, but you’ll pay €5 to enter the volcano and need to handle the cable car or steep port route yourself.

“An amazing trip with a lovely guide. Great geology of the volcanic islands of Nea Kammeni and Palaia Kammeni.”

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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer - Hotel pickup and boarding at Vlychada Port
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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

11.Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,170 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about five hours sailing from Vlychada Port around Santorini’s Red Beach, White Beach, volcano, lighthouse, and hot springs. Swim, snorkel, enjoy a freshly cooked Greek BBQ, and drink local wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Hotel transfers, towels, music, and a restroom are included. Sunset and daytime departures are available.

“This might be the best “excursion” I have ever done in years of cruises and travel. The crew was fantastic, the weather of course, and the food and drinks and sights and activities.”

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Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia - Akrotiri puts Santorini’s past into focus
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Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia

12.Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,130 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend about 10 hours seeing Santorini beyond Fira and Oia. A guide leads you through Akrotiri and Emporio, then you have beach time at Perissa, a winery visit, and free time for sunset in Oia. Guides may include Kim, Christina, Olga, Christine, or Maggie. Pickup times and meeting points vary.

“The tour was great and our tour guide was funny and knowledgeable. Docking the two stars because we didn't visit the Akrotiri Archaelogical Site as this tour states. We weren't given an explanation other than "This tour doesn't go there, another one of our tour does", but we booked this one, the one that included it, and we were definitely in the correct tour as we were called by name. It was a bit disappointing as that was the main reason we picked this tour over the others.”

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Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks - Sailing beside Santorini’s volcano
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Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

13.Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,105 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about five hours sailing from Ammoudi or Athinios, swimming near the volcano, Red Beach, and White Beach, and eating a BBQ lunch or dinner on board. Captain Sakis and the crew keep things moving with music, drinks, and clear instructions. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, shade, and return transport are included.

“Love love LOVED our Sunset Oia experience. We booked for two on Viator after literal weeks of deliberation on whether or not we should spent that amount of money for a sunset cruise (approx $145 USD each). This trip was our favorite thing we did on our 2-week Greece vacation and possibly ever. - The staff was so kind and accommodating, we felt so taken care of before we even stepped foot on the boat to when it was time for us to be dropped off to our hotel by the Sunset Oia driver. - The boat itself was bordering the definition of luxurious, and very clean. - They did…”

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Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer - Pickup from your hotel and the route to the harbor
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Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

14.Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,047 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Sail Santorini’s caldera aboard a catamaran with up to 20 people. You’ll swim at Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs and Mesa Pigadia, pass Thirasia, Nea Kameni, Red Beach, and White Beach, then eat a Greek buffet with wine and cocktails. Hotel pickup, towels, and snorkeling gear are included.

“From being picked up from the hotel in a comfortable air conditioned mini bus to being dropped off at the the end the whole experience was fantastic. The crew and captain were at hand for anything we needed. The food was delicious and just ask gor a drink and it was brought to you. The views were stunning and swimming in the Agean sea is a must. An all round fantastic experience”

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Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach - Across Santorini’s volcanic hills
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Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

15.Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,010 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Meet Barbara, Manos, and their team at Efippos Vlichada for a 90-minute ride through Santorini’s volcanic south. After a short lesson and fitting, you’ll follow mountain paths to Eros Black Beach, ride beside and into the water, and stop for photos taken on your device. Groups are capped at six.

“I would definitely recommend this experience! Not only was it absolutely beautiful and incredibly fun, but the guides were stellar as well. So kind and nice, and they took amazing photos!”

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