Day Tours in Santorini: Volcano Cruises, Wineries & Activities

In this energizing tour, we combine cruising, hiking and swimming elements for a memorable time. Guests will enjoy a boat ride to the volcanic islet, followed by a rejuvenating hike all the way to the rim of the crate, as well as around it. Take in the raw, untouched scenery along with magnificent vistas of the Aegean Sea. Before returning to Santorini, there will be a refreshing hot spring swimming stop at the bathing bay of Palea Kameni islet. Guests will be able to take photos and dive in the emerald green sea. The water temperature is approximately 35℃, with beneficial attributes and minerals for the body.

Not all tours and activities need to take up big chunks of your travelling itineraries. A perfect example is the Sunset at Oia Tour, as it naturally only requires one of your Santorinian evenings to elevate. Gazing at the golden and crimson shades of the evening horizon over the volcanic caldera is the top endeavor while vacationing in Santorini. No matter in which part of the island you stay, in this tour we pick you up from your lodging or (if so requested) a nearby location and transport you to Oia. There, you can freely select the ideal spot to enjoy the setting sun’s manifestation, as no guide is required for the tour. After dusk, we return you to your lodging.

This tour bundles up the world-famous volcano of Santorini, the Hot Springs of Palea Kameni and the untouched island of Thirassia. All guests get to enjoy a charming cruise from Fira to the volcanic islets and serene Thirassia, walk up to the crater, swim into the hot springs and wander on the tranquil sister island of Santorini. On the returning route, the boat sails by the picturesque Oia village and passengers can photograph it from a unique angle. The tour concludes once the boat docks on the port of Fira.

Discover the beautiful island of Santorini by Jet Ski and live a unique and unforgettable experience!

In this guided tour, guests can get acquainted with the substantial importance and historic value of the ancient settlement of Akrotiri. Being a Bronze Age community, it encapsulates fascinating insights into a life long gone. When the immense volcanic eruption occurred, the area was buried in ash, remaining well-preserved to this day as a Greek Pompeii. The excavations have revealed a place of dense urban planning with numerous public buildings, store houses, paved streets, squares and astonishingly well-preserved decorations and murals. It is believed that it indicates the place of Lost Atlantis.

Combining the traditional Cycladic element of Santorinian villages and landmarks with the unparalleled sunset of the volcanic caldera settlements is surely a fabulous way of enhancing your summer vacation. In this tour, we will transport you by bus to the picturesque settlement of Firostefani, Finikia and Oia.

The tour includes some of the major Santorinian attractions bundled up for your convenience. Starting in the morning, after gathering at the port of Athinios, the boat embarks towards the Volcano (on the islet of Nea Kameni), where visitors are able to walk up to the rim of the crater. The next stop is at the islet of Palea Kameni, for the hot springs. Moving on, Thirassia island awaits to be discovered. After Thirassia, the boat takes visitors back to the Athinios Port, where they transfer to a bus for the last stop of this fascinating day tour; the village of Oia.

From the port of Athinios we head by caique to the volcano to see the active crater! And then to the hot spings, the island of Thirassia and finally the most incredible sunset on the world.

This bus tour allows you to see the top sightseeing in Santorini: the Minoan Town of Akrotiri, the Red Beach, the Black Beach, Santo Wines and Oia in sunset time

Joining this tour you will discover the most important archaeological site of Santorini, details about the wine heritage of the island as we will visit the only Wine Museum of Koutsoyanopoulos Winery, amazing caldera landscapes, a stop at the highest spot of the island and the Monastery of Prophet Elias, and you will have the opportunity to enjoy your lunch by the sea.

Starting from the serene village of Megalochori where historical mansions and old traditional houses unfold through pirate hideaways next to wine canavas. We will visit impressive churches such as the church of Aghia (Saint) Paraskevi This tour will take you to the famous “Rock Heart” formation for photos to be then concluded at the traditional Arvanitis Canava for a wine tasting.

Sightseeing in Santorini can be quite exhausting, especially during the summer months, as it gets crowded and really hot! But there is an alternative: you can fly over the island and go sightseeing on a helicopter. During the helicopter tour in Santorini, you will enjoy the great views of Oia, Caldera, and the volcano while flying over the island.

This Sunset Tour starts in the afternoon with a trip to the volcano and the hot springs of Santorini. In the evening, enjoy the delicious dinner with wine that we offer to our guests and see the magical sunset from the gulf of Oia, on the northern side of Santorini.

This 4.5 hour walking tour in Santorini starts in Firostefani and ends in Fira. It is unique journey through senses. Enjoy breathtaking views and hidden alleyways as well as local eateries and all of that while exploring the secrets of Greek cuisine!

Visit the one and only Lost Atlantis Museum and the 9D Cinema where the most intriguing part of Santorini’s history unfolds through innovative technologies. Then a stop for lunch on the vibrant Kamari village is followed by a stop to Santorini’s oldest church. The tour concludes with a local spirits tasting in Canava.

Board a deluxe catamaran and set for an amazing, semi-private trip at the caldera of Santorini, the hot springs and the southern coasts. Rich dinner is served on board and snorkeling equipment are also available.

This fantastic semi-private, deluxe sailing trip offers a unique experience to sail along the impressive caldera cliffs of Santorini and see the most romantic sunset in the world from the deck of a sail boat in the Aegean Sea.

In this unique one-day tour, you will have the opportunity to explore some of the finest locations in Santorini and discover up close the breathtaking beauty of this mesmerizing destination! Our tour includes a relaxing cruise, visits to renowned beaches, wine tasting and a jaw-dropping sunset at Oia - what more could one ask for?

Explore the first museum in the world dedicated to the myth of Lost Atlantis. Learn about the Minoan history of Santorini and the connection with Atlantis with the help of innovative technologies. Enjoy a brand new experience in the museum culture.

Visit the unique wine museum of Santorini at a traditional Greek winery. Explore the museum in the old cellars before tasting local wines with a fun sommelier.

This photo expedition is designed for all those who love photography, professionals or not, of all levels with itineraries that provide excellent photographic opportunities. Capture the beauty of Santorini with a photo tour to some of the island's most spectacular sights. This Santorini photo expedition is designed for anyone who loves photography.

Choose the easiest transfer to reach Oia Village in the evening from the southern part of Santorini. Explore the most popular village in Greece and watch one of the most famous sunsets in the world.

The fast-growing sport of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) is a funny way to play on the water and practice while enjoying the views to the sea. Paddle boarding offers an amazing full body workout and is becoming a favourite cross-training activity.

Wondering what's the best way to move in Santorini? The answer lies in front of your eyes! Quad bikes! Yes, quad bikes are the best way to move from the north to the south of Santorini, taking nice photos in Caldera and moving to the south of the island to enjoy the great beaches! Rent your quad with Rent me...Love me and rest assured of the quad condition and the quality of service!

Wavesports offers this great activity to enjoy with your friends or alone. You will be parasailing over the water with the help of the boat. For 10 minutes you will have great views to the island, and the amazing sunset!

Rent a jet ski in one of the most beautiful islands in the Cyclades, Santorini. The volcano island in Greece awaits to be discovered by adventurous spirits with a will to ride the waves.

Looking for some action before enjoying the sunset at Santorini? Rent your kitesurf equipment from Santorini Kite and enjoy riding the waves with the help of the Meltemi wind.

Ready to catch the wind while in Santorini on your board? Learn how to windsurf in the island of Santorini - one of the greatest spots for windsurfing. Learn how to ride the board and to manage the sail on the beach, and get in the water to try out windsurfing for your first time.

Santorini Dive Center offers tank dives for certified divers in the best spots of Santorini. Located at Caldera beach, the centre offers easy and quick access to all the dive sites around the Caldera and the Volcanoes. The big volcanic explosion has created some magnificent underwater scenery with lots of walls and drop-offs to be discovered during your dives.

Swim like a dolphin and feel the ultimate freedom with a Flyboard session in Santorini. You can either choose 10 or 20 minutes of pure fun to enter and exit the water with the incredible moves that the flyboard allows you to do. Flyboarding is a safe and fun activity for everyone!

Learn to ride a horse and explore Santorini from a whole new perspective, admiring stunning views of canyons and sand dunes from atop your horse with expert guidance.

Discover the natural wonder that is Santorini’s caves, which turn blue when the lights hits the water. Red Beach is one of the best on the island. From here, you can explore the sights of the island, located in the south coast where your sea kayak activity will begin. Paddle along the coastline of Akrotiri, admiring many little caves and formations. You will reach Black Mountain. Explore sea caves along the way and enjoy snorkeling. Return to your starting point with a dose of adrenaline from cliff jumping at White Beach.

Explore the amazing Caldera of Santorini while riding on beautiful horses. The famous Caldera are the cliffside along the volcanic crater that were carved by lava. Admire amazing views of the surrounding islands and the most gorgeous sunset.

Explore and admire the stunning black sandy beaches and volcanic hills of Santorini on this horse riding experience.

The tour starts in Emporio. From there, you can make a stop at the old city of Castelli and admire the beautiful narrow streets and houses. Then you continue your tour travelling through the wine roads to Megalochori, where you will stop for wine tasting at one of the oldest wineries of Santorini, Venetsanos Winery, or for Greek coffee or juice at a local coffee house. To continue your tour, pedal along the traditional road of Megalochori to enjoy the Caldera view. For the journey back, you will follow a different road again through the vineyards and pass under the windmills of Emporio.

Explore the south coast of Santorini. Visit black, white and red beaches, enter magnificent sea caves, swim and snorkel. At the end of the trip a lunch is included at a traditional local tavern.

Experience one of the most beautiful sunsets whilst floating on a kayak in the sea. Discover the black, white and red beaches, enter sea caves, swim and snorkel and enjoy a delicious traditional dinner on this Santorini Kayaking tour.

Experience the lovely landscapes of Santorini from a saddle of an electric bike. Stop to taste delicious wines and cheeses and then watch the sunset over the caldera of the volcano.

You will get transfered from your hotel to the starting point of the hike, near the church of the Dormition of Holy Mary, located outside the traditional village of Akrotiri at the Southwest part of Santorini. The trail, offering incomparable views to both sides of the island – in and out of the formation of the caldera - also passes through old vineyards and deserted chapels that give you the feeling that you are walking through the past of Thira. After arriving on the beach of Mesa Pigadia, you go swimming and snorkeling as the beach transfer arranged for you, leads you to a traditional local chef who is willing to reveal all the good, hidden treasures of Greek cooking. After taking the lesson and preparing all the lovely dishes, you enjoy your homemade meal before being transferred back to your hotel.

Experience an adventure through southern Santorini Island, where you will have the chance to explore its various hidden treasures. You can taste local wine and food with your family, on this memorable day with this scenic bike ride above the caldera.

Enjoy a peaceful evening hike along the Fira-Oia hiking trail with no other people around. Watch the sunset then admire the incredible views over Santorini's city lights and the volcano. Taste local wines then indulge in a fabulous Greek meal.

Join this off-road tour and learn everything about the island’s culture. Your day starts when you're picked up from one of the designated collection points, which will be either your hotel, a point near your hotel, or a point near Santorini cruise port. Your first stop will be the Profitis Ilias monastery. Situated 567 meters above sea level, Mount Profitis Ilias is the highest of all the mountains on Santorini, and will offer you a panoramic view to the whole of the island, where you can take some of the most amazing pictures. The tour continues to the Ventsanos Winery. Here for approximately one hour, you will discover the art of wine making, Santorini style. Enjoy a tour of the winery and a tasting experience. The winery's unique location provides the best panoramic view of the Caldera to enjoy the high quality of wines. Next, you will head to the village of Akrotiri to visit the Lighthouse. Here, you'll be able to admire the geological formation of Santorini. Continuing the route off the main tourist trail, you'll discover the hidden beauty of Santorini. The English-speaking drivers will be on hand to make this a memorable day. Passing through the red and black beach via some local villages, you will reach the most traditional village of Santorini Pyrgos, well known for its lovely paths and of course the Venetian Castle. In Pyrgos, the lunch stop takes place in a local tavern, giving you the opportunity to taste the authentic Greek cuisine and the local wines. To close the day, you will return to your hotel via an asphalt route, full of memories of the authentic Santorinian way of life, its islanders, their history, religion and agriculture.

Get off the beaten track and discover the hidden marvels around Santorini in this exciting jeep tour that will reward you with some of the best panoramic views of this volcanic island!

Join a traditional fishing trip off the coast of Santorini and watch the sunset out at sea. Benefit from the expert knowledge of a local captain and crew and help prepare a fresh fish dinner or snorkel as your meal is cooked.

Enjoy a traditional morning fishing trip off the coast of Santorini to experience a more authentic side to the beautiful island. Stop for a fresh fish lunch and get stunning views of the southern coastline.

A Gastronomy & cycling journey among island sights of all time. Start your gastronomy journey from the traditional village Emporio. There, make a stop at the old city of Castelli (castle) and admire the beautiful narrow paths of the village. In order to continue your tour full of energy, stop at the traditional village Megalochori at a local coffee place for Greek coffee or juice.

Experience Santorini through the eyes of a local expert while you travel in comfort in an air-conditioned SUV or mini-van on your 5-hour private tour. See architectural wonders, spectacular views and learn about the rich culture of the island.

Visit the prehistoric city of Akrotiri, located on Santorini, a well-preserved remnant of the Bronze Age. Walk through the streets past 4,000-year-old buildings and listen as your guide explains how the people lived and points out the unique frescoes.

Take this 6 hour historical and wine tour around Santorini, guided by an English speaking archaeologist and an expert sommelier. This is a bus tour to the ancient site of Akrotiri and traditional wineries of Santorini.

Take this 6 hour wine tasting and cooking tour in Santorini and taste the finest local products of the island. The tour includes a visit to two wineries on the island plus cooking in a traditional restaurant.

An evening photographic workshop with an introduction to night photography. You will shoot at 2-3 locations around the island, focusing on capturing the stunning geological formations of Santorini Island and its extraordinary night landscapes.

Discover the the beautiful and versatile landscape of Santorini with a guided ATV-Quad tour. Listen to locals share their love for the amazing cycladic islands as they you the most beautiful locations and views on this spectacular island.

One of the upcoming ways of discovering the seascapes of southern Santorini and the Volcano, is by booking a jet ski safari. The watersports clubs, located at the beaches of Perivolos, Saint George and Perissa, offer a multitude of guided tours. All participants receive a basic training seminar before embarking on any jet skiing route and get equipped with the essential life vests. Snorkeling tools are provided on certain safari routes. All jet ski fleets are equipped with the latest models, ensuring efficiency and high speeds. Everyone is welcome to try jet skiing, either through a guided safari or a short-time individual rental. There are no specific fitness requirements for participants, although everyone must be legally an adult and have a minimum of basic swimming skill. Minors of 14 years and up may participate only accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Forget selfies and pestering strangers, your own Santorini personal Vacation photographer will capture your journey in a contemporary and candid style. Return home with amazing photography of your travels to share with friends and family.

Enjoy a private day rib safari in Santorini, one of the most beautiful islands in Greece, in broad daylight. Create lasting memories with your beloved ones while visiting the best spots of the volcano island.

Spend 2 days off the beaten track in Santorini, experiencing a large variety of intense experiences. Throughout your 2-day experience, enjoy cooking, kayaking, and hiking through nature.

See the top sights of Santorini on a private tour by Mercedes minibus. Admire the famous Santorini Caldera, visit the Venetsanos Winery and more.

Book a 5-hour private cruise with your friends, departing at 10:00 AM or at 3:00 PM. Sail from Ammoudi and visit the Hot Springs, Indian Rock, Venetian Light House, Mesa Pigadia, and two beaches all in one perfect day.

Sail for 7 days in the Aegean sea and explore the beauties of Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Ios and Santorini. The sailing cruise starts in Mykonos, the party island, and during 7 days you will cruising around Cyclades with final destination being Santorini. What's even better? Snorkeling equipment, stand up paddleboards, and quad tours organised to have the ultimate fun during this 7-days sailing cruise

This tour takes place only on Mondays and includes the most popular sights on the southern side of Santorini: visit the Red Beach, the Black Beach, the Monastery of Prophet Elias with the breathtaking tour, the traditional village of Megalochori and Santo Wines.

In this amazing one-day tour, you will have the opportunity to combine total relaxation with sightseeing: our program includes visits to picturesque locations, sites of major historic significance as well as carefree dives into the spectacular waters!

Take this tour to the amazing island of Santorini, one of the top destinations in the world. The wild beauty, the gorgeous view to the volcano and the sea, the romantic atmosphere will make you adore Santorini at first sight.

Discover the magical island of Santorini, the island with the wild beauty and the most gorgeous view in the world. You will fall in love with Santorini at first sight.