Santorini

Santorini Highlights: Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

Name: Santorini Highlights: Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships
Brand: Vexperio | www.vexperio.com
SKU: 63772P126
Price: 98.19 USD
Rating: 4.5 (102 reviews)

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Overview

Discover the best of Santorini with this half-day tour tailored for cruise ship passengers. Explore Firostefani's serene beauty, delve into the iconic charm of Oia, and ascend to the island's highest point at Prophet Ilias. Conclude your journey in Megalochori, admiring its traditional architecture before relaxing at Perivolos Beach.

Get a comprehensive overview of Santorini’s landmarks
See the iconic blue domes and explore a local market
See the stunning island with a comfortable cruise ship pick-up and drop-off
Enjoy the company and fascinating stories from your local guide

What's Included

Comfortable, air-conditioned bus
Professional local guide
Bottled water

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Cable Car Ticket (€6 per person, one-way)

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What To Expect

Firostefani

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Oia

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Profitis Ilias

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Megalochori - Traditional Village

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Perivolos Beach

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Arrival Ship Details
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

102 reviews

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Wouldn’t book again.

Cheryl_C, Mar 2024

The tour was cut very short and disorganized. The ship was late coming into port and they tried to accommodate everyone which didn’t work well at all. Didn’t see all that was on the tour and the bus was too small.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Cheryl, We're sincerely sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with our tour. While we understand the frustration caused by the delay in the cruise ship's arrival please note that the delay was beyond our control and we were waiting for you all long after the scheduled starting time. Our team always strives to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience for all our guests, regardless of unforeseen circumstances. We made every effort to accommodate all passengers affected by the delay, which unfortunately led to some challenges in maintaining the tour schedule and logistics. We acknowledge that the shortened duration and disorganization fell short of the high standards we aim to uphold. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will use it to improve our procedures and communication for future instances. Regarding the size of the bus, we apologize if it did not meet your expectations. We will reassess our transportation arrangements to ensure that all guests have a comfortable and enjoyable journey. If you have any further concerns or feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly. Warm regards, Magda Vexperio

Exceptional tour company

Richard_G, Mar 2024

Our driver/tour guide, Manos, was fantastic! Even with the shortened tour, due to complications with the clearance of the ship, and long lines at the cable car, Manos was able to show us the highlights of Santorini. He even recommended a fantastic restaurant for us to eat at in Oija. This was a fantastic tour with a fantastic and caring person as the tour guide/driver. I really recommend this tour and especially Manos.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Richard, That is music to our ears! Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that even though we couldn't cover the whole tour, you still loved your time in Santorini! We hope to have you back in one of the beautiful places we operate in! Warm regards, Magda Vexperio

Not much history to talk...

Dana_A, Feb 2024

Not much history to talk about. People were not very nice. The views are pretty. But it's not worth the crowds nor the commute to get to where the views are.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Dana, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our Santorini tour. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the stunning views, but we're sorry to hear that other aspects of the experience didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide rich historical context and friendly interactions on all our tours, and we'll take your comments on board as we seek to improve. We understand that the crowds and the commute can be challenging, especially in peak seasons, and we're continually looking for ways to make the journey more comfortable and worthwhile for our guests. Your insights are invaluable to us, and we hope you'll consider touring with us again in the future so we can provide you with a better experience. Thank you again for doing the tour with us and sharing your thoughts!

Great cruise ship excursion

KimberlyA_M, Dec 2023

We had a great time on our tour, the tour guide and driver were great. It was timed great for an off a cruise ship tour, we had time before and after to walk around Santorini

Not to be missed but be prepared for long waits

Chris_E, Nov 2023

Very busy to cable cable car, the climb is not easy especially if you don’t like donkeys. No doubt not to be missed but avoid busy times, the tour was very good and informative but all too short, the longest stop was for food at a restaurant of the tours choice. The food was good but the service slow.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Chris, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent Santorini tour with us. We appreciate your honesty and are pleased to hear that you found the tour to be informative and enjoyable. We understand that the cable car experience can be quite busy, especially during peak times, and the climb might pose challenges for those who prefer not to use the donkeys. Please know that the cable car operations and the use of donkeys are managed by external entities and are beyond our direct control. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced in this regard. Regarding the restaurant stop, we're glad you enjoyed the food, but we sincerely apologize for the slow service. However, we, as tour operators, cannot do much about the paste of the service in restaurants. We appreciate your understanding of the factors beyond our control and hope that, despite these challenges, you were able to create lasting memories during your time in Santorini. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us directly. Thank you once again for choosing our tour, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Best regards, Magda Vexperio

GREAT EXPERIENCE

Alexander_B, Nov 2023

Great trip, Georges was a great guide, very insightful, would absolutely book it again. walked the steps up to the top and he was right there waiting for us as they said he would be.

Friendly and Comprehensive

Nicholas_S, Nov 2023

George was great and super friendly. Made us feel very welcomed. We saw so many sites in the time allotted so it was perfect for those traveling by cruise to get a little taste of everything.

Don’t do it

Robin_L, Nov 2023

Will never go back. Cable systems are so unorganized. Black beach was so dirty and so many stones. Lines long. Don’t Go

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Robin, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent Santorini tour experience with our company. We genuinely appreciate all feedback, as it helps us improve our services and provide a better experience for future travelers. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience was not as enjoyable as we had hoped. It's important to clarify that while we do our best to ensure a memorable tour, certain aspects of the trip, such as the cable car systems and the condition of the Black Beach, are beyond our control. The organization of the cable systems, the lines and the cleanliness of Black Beach are managed by local authorities and not under the purview of our tour company. We share your concerns regarding these issues and will certainly pass them along to the appropriate local authorities so they can be aware of the areas that may need improvement. We genuinely value your input and will continue to work towards providing the best possible experiences for our guests. If you ever decide to give Santorini another chance, we hope you'll consider touring with us again, and we'll do our best to make your experience as enjoyable as possible within the limitations we face. Thank you once more for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Best regards, Magda Vexperio

wonderful tour

Dannette_K, Nov 2023

George was a great guide definitely not enough time to really see everything. Enjoyed the black beach walked into it grabbed a beer and enjoyed our short time there. Oia was beautiful wonderful sunset and good gyros. Can’t wait to take a vacation here’

Beautiful views

Valentin_C, Oct 2023

Sites were beautiful and the places we were showed were excellent. Electra was knowledgeable and was able to answer all questions.

Santorini Half Day Tour

Kathy_S, Oct 2023

Didn't see much and didn't get much insight or history of the island. Each step lacked luster, enthusiasm and commentary on the part of our guide. Overall, disappointed.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Kathy, We appreciate your feedback and are truly sorry to hear that your recent tour experience did not meet your expectations. We take your comments seriously and use them as an opportunity to improve our services. Our goal is to provide our guests with a memorable and insightful experience, and it is clear that we fell short during your visit. We sincerely apologize for the lack of enthusiasm and commentary from your guide, as well as the disappointment you felt due to not receiving as much insight and history about the island as you had hoped. We will be addressing your concerns with our team to ensure that future guests receive the engaging and informative experience they deserve. Rest assured that we take this feedback seriously, and we are committed to making the necessary improvements to provide a more enriching and engaging tour in the future. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your tour, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and exceed your expectations in the future. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Warm regards, Magda Vexperio

Not for the faint hearted.

Dorothy_R, Oct 2023

Elvis our tour guide said average ages in Santorini is 85. Not true. He said there no sharks in the Aegean Sea, not true. It was hard to tell fact from fiction. We had to walk down 870 steps or we would miss our ship.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Dorothy, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent Santorini tour with us. We appreciate your honest review, and we're sorry to hear that your experience with Elvis, your tour guide, did not meet your expectations. We understand that the information provided by your tour guide may have caused some confusion and frustration. It's important to us that our guests have an accurate and enjoyable experience during their tours, and we sincerely apologize for any inaccuracies in the information shared. Regarding the statement about the average ages in Santorini and the presence of sharks in the Aegean Sea, we acknowledge that there may have been some factual inaccuracies. We will address this issue with our tour guides to ensure that they provide accurate and up-to-date information to our guests. Additionally, we understand that the physical demands of the tour, such as walking down 870 steps, may not be suitable for everyone. However, we know for fact that the cruise ship never leaves before the last customer takes the cable car. Nonetheless, we are truly sorry you took the stairs which can be a challenging option. Our aim is to continually improve our tours, and your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us make the necessary adjustments. If you have any further comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Warm regards, Magda Vexperio

Great day seeing Santorini high lights.

Dena_P, Oct 2023

We had a great day with George. We hit all the main highlights of Santorini, plus we had time to squeeze in a wine tasting.

Excellent experience in Santorini

Bonnie_V, Oct 2023

I highly recommend this tour. Santorini is a beautiful and fascinating place. Our guide did an excellent job of sharing his knowledge of the islands history. Going in a small group makes for a much nicer experience. We were given plenty of time on our own to explore.

Wonderful day off cruise ship in Santorini

patricia_s, Oct 2023

Trip was amazing! Our guide was waiting at top of cable car and there were only 10 of us in group. Our guide was very informative learned a lot about Santorini and it’s history. Took us to OIA as well as several other stops including wine tasting. We had a wonderful lunch on the black sand beach. And he didn’t rush us back. I highly recommend taking this tour.

Nice little trip

Benoit_P, Oct 2023

Nice to be able to tour Santorini with a local guide and small group. Good info provided during the bus ride. Would have preferred a boat ride back to our main port as the gondola was so crowed, we would not have made it to our ship without going down the 600+ stairs.

Could not be more pleased!!

Charles_G, Oct 2023

This is s truly fantastic learning and cultural experience! Speaking as a retired school principal and retired teacher, we can both attest that our guide , Markela would make a truly outstanding teacher! Her local knowledge and warm, caring personality made for a fantastic first experience of Santorini! Our driver managed the tricky driving/parking situation in terrific manner! The trip was made flexible to meet the needs of all. The boat ride to the bus dock for the way up, skipping the cable car, was a tremendous benefit and wonderful experience. Markela did s great job in planning the time so that we experienced all we wanted without anxiety about making it back to catch the tender back to our cruise ship. We could not be more pleased and recommend this excursion with enthusiasm and without reservation!

The tour did not get us back in time for cable car had to do steps all the way in dark aggrevating and unsafe

Susan_S, Oct 2023

Not getting back to cable car in time to catch last tender to boat was assured they knew what they were doing. There was over a 2 hour wait. We had to walk all the way down steps with mule dung and very little light. Totally aggrevating!!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Susan, First and foremost, I would like to extend our deepest apologies for the distress and inconvenience you faced during your recent tour with us. Most importantly, it's crucial for everyone to understand that cruise ships do not leave people behind on the cable car; they always check and wait if there are delays and issues - especially with the largest vessels like the one you were on - the Breakaway. Please know that what you experienced has never happened before in the history of our tours and is something we pledge will never occur again. The significant delay and resulting frustrations were a direct outcome of an unforeseen blackout in Santorini, an event completely beyond our control. We fully recognize that for cruise ship passengers, timely returns are paramount, and on this occasion, we deeply regret falling short of our promise and your expectations. The situation you encountered was a direct result of an unforeseen blackout in Santorini, something entirely out of our control. This unexpected blackout caused significant delays for the cable cars throughout the entire day. While we always strive to ensure our guests' comfort and timelines, there was truly nothing we could have done about this particular situation. We understand how frustrating this must have been, and we're profoundly sorry for the impact it had on your day. Despite this, we are already in the process of conducting a thorough investigation into the matter, both internally and with our local partners in Santorini. Our goal is to develop even more robust contingency plans, so even in the face of unpredictable situations, our guests' comfort and timelines remain unaffected. Your trust is invaluable to us, and your feedback is playing a pivotal role in prompting immediate improvements. We truly hope that you can consider giving us another chance in the future, as we are dedicated to ensuring that such an experience remains an isolated incident. Please feel free to reach out to me personally if you would like to discuss this further or have any other concerns. Our commitment is, and always will be, to provide the best possible experience for our guests. Warm regards, Magda Vexperio

A great day in Santorini

Dilip_P, Oct 2023

Our tour of Santorini on Sept 29, 2023 was wonderful. The tour guide spoke English very well and gave us ample time to take pictures at various locations. During the 'free' time when all tourists were given time to explore things on their own, she walked with us to the castle of Oia for breathtaking views. She told us a lot about the history and culture of the towns in Santorini. The tour also included the black sand beach on the southern part of the island. The bus ride was comfortable.

Santorini delight

Cindy_W, Oct 2023

Cruse sold out the excursions so my friend told me to book with you. Turn out to be pretty good.. only thing the lunch not included it.

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