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title: "Private Day Trip to Santorini from Athens: Sightseeing Highlights"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 1308
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 50
duration_minutes: 720
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 10 of 38 (Island Cruises & Sailing)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/private-day-trip-to-santorini-from-athens-sightseeing-highlights/
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# Private Day Trip to Santorini from Athens: Sightseeing Highlights

In our comparison: #10 of 38 in Island Cruises & Sailing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the world-famous white-washed houses perched on the epic cliffs, on this full day private tour to Santorini from Athens. Take a flight across the Aegean Sea to this volcanic gem, and enjoy a 6-hour private tour of the majority of the island in a deluxe, air-conditioned van, with an optional wine tasting of four sips (upon booking selection). Your knowledgeable local driver/guide will pick you up from Santorini airport and share his knowledge of Santorini's culture, wine, traditions, and curiosities.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Lunch at a seaside restaurant (optional),…
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €1308 per person for the 6-hour Santorini Private Tour option; other options up to €1355
- Duration: 12h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Englobia
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

5.0 from 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 50.

- 5 stars: 50 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-hour Santorini Private Tour | €1308 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 12 hours Pickup included |
| Sightseeing Tour+Wine Tasting | €1355 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 4 Sips of Wine Tasting: Sightseeing Tour + Wine Tasting of 4 sips of wine Pickup included |

## What's included

- English-speaking local tour guide
- Roundtrip Air tickets from Athens to Santorini with a carry on
- Roundtrip Private transfer from your hotel to Athens airport with luxury A/C vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- 6-hour Santorini Private Tour

## Not included

- Personal expenses & gratuities (optional)
- Lunch at a seaside restaurant (optional)
- Entrance fees at museums or archeological sites (optional visits for 12 Eur per person)
- Wine Tasting of 4-wines (upon booking selection)

## Itinerary

1. **Begin your full-day private tour early in the morning with a pick-up from you...** (1h) - Begin your full-day private tour early in the morning with a pick-up from your hotel. Your driver will transport you to the Athens Airport, where you will catch your flight to Santorini.
2. **Santorini** (30m) - Upon arrival at Santorini Airport an experienced local driver/guide will meet you, and then spend the day exploring the world's most iconic island in a deluxe and comfortable minivan.
3. **Oia** (1h 15m) - First, drive to the island's northern part and welcome the famous village of Oia. Unique in every way with the scenic blue-domed churches and stunning panoramic views, Oia is one of the most instagramic places in Europe and a must-see.
4. **Megalochori - Traditional Village** (35m) - Departing from the north, driving through the eastern coast and dry desert-like land, arrive at another traditional village, Megalochori, located in the island's interior. Stroll the narrow pathways, and capture the lovely tiered bell towers found on the way. This settlement...
5. **Red Beach** (20m) - Next, head to the most famous beach on Santorini, the Red beach, a remarkable natural wonder, and get the opportunity to take amazing pictures of the volcanic scenery and the reddish cliffs.
6. **Perivolos Beach** (1h) - After a twenty-minute drive, arrive at the southernmost part of the island and step onto Perivolos black sand beach, with the fantastic seaside restaurants and crystal clear waters.
7. **Monastery of Profitis Ilias** (20m) - Back on the minivan, driving between landscapes full of vines, reach the island's highest peak, the monastery of Prophet Elias, at 565 meters. In these tranquil surroundings, taste local products made by the monks who reside in this old monastery built in 1711 and appreciate...
8. **After this fascinating experience, your day trip ends back at the Santorini A...** (45m; admission included) - After this fascinating experience, your day trip ends back at the Santorini Airport, where you will take your flight back to Athens, where we will drive you back to your hotel.
9. **Transfer from Athens airport to your hotel** (1h; admission included)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €2616 | €1308 |
| 4 | €4308 | €1077 |
| 6 | €5538 | €923 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Island Cruises & Sailing start at €45 per person.

## Compared with other Island Cruises & Sailing

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #10 of 38** | €1308 | 12h | 5.0 (50) | private |
| [Luxury Athens Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal & Drinks](/greece/athens/tours/luxury-athens-catamaran-cruise-with-greek-meal-drinks/?format=md) | €140 | 5h | 4.95 (1498) | shared |
| [Athens Riviera Catamaran tour with fresh Meal Drinks and Swimming](/greece/athens/tours/athens-riviera-catamaran-tour-with-fresh-meal-drinks-and-swimming/?format=md) | €121 | 5h | 4.96 (381) | shared |
| [Athens cruise: Agistri, Moni/Metopi, Aegina with lunch & drinks](/greece/athens/tours/athens-cruise-agistri-moni-metopi-aegina-with-lunch-drinks/?format=md) | €125 | 10h | 4.93 (3001) | shared |

Ranked #10 of 38 in Island Cruises & Sailing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €1308, median €135; typical length 5h. 10 of 38 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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