Santorini Shore Excursion: Oia, Blue Dome & Black Beach

Duration5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGreek, English

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Designed for cruise passengers who want to see Santorini without wasting time in port, this shore excursion comes in three ways. The 5-Hour Shore Excursion visits the Three Bells of Fira, Firostefani's Blue Dome Church, Oia's blue-domed streets, Prophet Elias Monastery, and a swim stop at Kamari's black sand beach. The 3-Hour Express covers the Three Bells, Firostefani, and free time in Oia. Water Taxi + Shore Excursion skips the cable car queue: we collect you by water taxi at the Old Port and drive the same 5-hour route from Athinios, returning the standard way with time to spare before your ship sails. Cruise passengers: your tender brings you to the Old Port; our guide meets you at the top of the Fira cable car for the standard options, or you're collected by water taxi. We'll message you on WhatsApp beforehand. Staying on the island instead? The same tour works well for you too — choose your pickup point at checkout.

Options

3-Hour Express Shore Excursion

Duration: 3 hours: A shorter, 3-hour version of the Shore Excursion — ideal for cruise passengers with limited time in port.
Three Bells & Oia Only: Skips Prophet Elias Monastery, Pyrgos Kallistis, and the Kamari Beach swim stop included in the 5-Hour option.
Air-conditioned Vehicle: Air-conditioned, small-group vehicle.
Pickup included

5-Hour Shore Excursion

Duration: 5 hours: The standard 5-hour Shore Excursion: Three Bells of Fira, Oia, Prophet Elias Monastery, and Kamari Beach.
Standard Route via Fira Cable : Three Bells of Fira → Oia → Prophet Elias Monastery → Kamari Beach, via Fira Cable Car or one of 18 pickup points.
Air-Conditioned Vehicle: Air-conditioned, small-group vehicle.
Pickup included

Water Taxi + Shore Excursion

Duration: 5 hours: Same 5-hour route as the standard Shore Excursion, reached by water taxi instead of the cable car.
Water Taxi Route via Old Port : Water taxi from the Old Port to Athinios (New Port) instead of the cable car. Same route and return as the standard option.
Water Taxi + Vehicle: Water taxi transfer plus the air-conditioned vehicle used for the rest of the tour.
Pickup included

What's included

English-speaking driver/host
Free time at Oia and Kamari Beach
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point
private transportation with a luxurious Mercedes vehicle
Small Group Transportation
Panoramic island views and photo stops

Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses are not included.

What to expect

Three Bells of Fira
15m

Start your excursion with Santorini's most famous postcard view! Stop at the iconic Three Bells of Fira viewpoint in Firostefani to admire the blue-domed chapel hanging over the volcanic caldera cliffs. Free time for photos and scenic views.
Oia
1h

Head to the crown jewel of Santorini—Oia. Enjoy free time walking through marble-paved alleys, admiring whitewashed Cycladic architecture, boutique shopping, and taking photos of the world-famous cliffside blue domes.
Pyrgos Kallistis
Pass by

Enjoy a scenic drive through Pyrgos, the island's former medieval capital. Admire the traditional Cycladic stone houses, church steeples, and hilltop Venetian castle ruin (Kasteli).
30m

Journey to Mount Profitis Ilias, the highest peak on the island (567 meters above sea level). Marvel at the historic 18th-century Orthodox Monastery and capture breathtaking 360° panoramic photos of the entire island of Santorini.
Kamari Beach
1h

Conclude your tour on the distinctive dark volcanic coastline of Kamari Beach. Take advantage of free time to swim in the Aegean Sea, walk along the black volcanic sands, or relax at a seaside cafe for local snacks and drinks.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet our team at the top exit of the Fira Cable Car Station in Fira town.
Our driver/guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour.
Cruise passengers arriving by tender boat should take the cable car from the Old Port to Fira.

End point

Meet our team at the top exit of the Fira Cable Car Station in Fira town.
Our driver/guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour.
Cruise passengers arriving by tender boat should take the cable car from the Old Port to Fira.

Pickup details

Cruise passengers arriving by tender should take the cable car from the Old Port to Fira town. Meet our guide at the top exit of the Fira Cable Car Station — no need to select a separate pickup point. Our driver-guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour and will be holding an Angels Travel sign. If you're staying on the island, choose your preferred pickup point from the list at checkout — all 18 points are available at no extra cost. Please arrive at your pickup point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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