Explore Santorini by bus, visiting main attractions like the Prophet Elias Monastery, Pyrgos Village, Akrotiri Excavations, Red Beach, Fira Town, and then Oia village for spectacular sunset views.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Greek
Pickup included: Pickup is provided from specific meeting areas. Please wait for the bus outside your hotel on the main road (not all hotels are accessible by bus) 10 minutes before your pickup time. Bus Departure times are as follows: Kamari 11:15 AM, Monolithos 11:20 AM, Messaria 11:20 AM, Karderado 11:25 AM, Fira 11:30 AM, Pyrgos 11:35 AM, Perissa 11:15 AM, Perivolos 11:20 AM, Emporio 11:20 AM, Vlichada 11:20 AM, Akrotiri 11:25 AM, Megalochori 11:30 AM. In case of any delay, pickup times may vary.

Highlights

Explore the best spots in Santorini including monasteries, villages, and excavations
Visit the famous Red Beach
Explore Fira Town and Oia to admire beautiful sunset views

Full description

Tour the treasures of Santorini and get the best views of the island on a guided bus tour. Visit Prophet Elias Monastery, the fascinating Akrotiri Excavations, and charming local towns, beaches, and villages with free time to explore at your own pace.

Start your tour at the Prophet Elias Monastery, soak up the breathtaking views from this iconic site. Next, discover Pyrgos village, one of the most picturesque villages on the island.

Continue to Akrotiri Excavations, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the area. Learn about its vast structure and how it was once inhabited by 200 families and preserved under the volcano’s lava.

Then, enjoy free time at the Red Beach and admire the colorful formations of the mountains and/or visit Akrotiri Bay for coffee or lunch with Greek traditional mezedes and ouzo at your own expense.

Continue to Fira, the capital of the island, and visit the many shops and restaurants offering traditional Santorinian cuisine. Capture magnificent pictures of the Caldera as you explore. Finally, arrive at Oia village for the world’s most famous sunset.

Includes

Hotel pickup

Food and drinks
Akrotiri Excavations fee (12 Euros)

Not suitable for

Pregnant women

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

Know before you go

Children under the age of 4 can ride for free
Seats will not be reserved for children 4 and under as they will need to sit on their parent's lap

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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 284 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.6/5

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Good overview of the highlights of the island with reasonable time spent at all stops. One should not expect excessively detailed explanations as with a study trip. Since we were "only" on a 3-day short trip to Santorini, it was completely sufficient for us to stroll around the places, stroll through the streets and enjoy the flair. In this respect: very good value for money for a full-day tour.

August 12, 2022

I recommend it, it is true that being an excursion you have limited time to see things, but it gave us a lot of time and we really enjoyed the experience. the guide is a charm, the charming bus driver too, all very majestic and the experience is very pleasant. I recommend it 100%

August 3, 2022

Our tour guide was awesome! She was super nice and down to earth. We appreciated her allowing us plenty of time to explore and ask questions. She was very courteous and thoughtful when it came to keeping us safe and on time to each new destination. We met some great people as well. Highly recommend to get a feel for the entire island.

July 31, 2022

Santorini: Island Bus Tour with Oia Village Sunset

Santorini: Island Bus Tour with Oia Village Sunset

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