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SANTORINI ISLAND TOURS
Walking through the traditional white-washed houses with their azure-domed roofs and brightly coloured bougainvilleas, set on a volcanic cliff-edge overlooking the blue Aegean Sea. It is the perfect picture of what most of us envision when we dream of our travel to Greece.
We’re here to assist you in realizing your goal! Enjoy the most romantic of sunsets as you stroll down the scenic slopes of the mysterious ancient Caldera… a mesmerizing Santorini landmark.
Enjoy your supper with a glass of local wine in one of the restaurants or cafes suspended above the Aegean, taking in the beautiful view. While immersing in the metropolitan ambiance, discover the charm of traditional villages. Learn about the island’s history by visiting the great archaeological sites and museums. Fantasy merges with reality on this most fashionable island, come live the dream.
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AROMA OF SANTORINI
It`s time to lift up your senses. By choosing this half day private tour, Aroma of Santorini (4 hours), you will discover a beautiful spot of Santorini with a local, friendly, experienced guide.
TRADITIONAL SANTORINI
Delve into the traditional villages including Pyrgos, Firostefani, in fact, the view there is quite magnificent, giving visitors a different perspective of the volcano and also Oia, the most popular village on the island.
SANTORINI WINE TOURS
Live the santorini wine tour experience, visit the top sights of Santorini and have an introductory 4 hour winemaking tour. During the wine tasting, you will have the opportunity to taste a varieties of indigenous wines.
SANTORINI COOKING CLASS – EAT LIKE A LOCAL
Santorini Cooking Class & Wine Tasting. The local specialties and the popular Greek dishes will engage your appetite for sure. After this introduction, it is time to enjoy the chef’s creations.
THE HIDDEN VILLAGES
Visit hidden places, such as churches, local fish taverns and restaurants. At the same time, explore the villages of Megalochori and Mesa Gonia.
SANTORINI HIKING TOUR FIRA TO OIA
Our intention is to involve you in a special and unique adventure that includes beautiful scenery of Oia, breathtaking landscapes and picturesque architecture.
EMPORIO VILLAGE HIKING
Our path leads us to Emporio with its narrow alleys and picturesque houses where we can find a Venetian castle and fortress dating from the Middle Ages that will leave you speechless. Emporio is the largest settlement of Santorini located 12 km from Fira on the foothills of Mount Prophet Elias. In fact, it’s strong medieval character and the Kasteli are well preserved and radiate the cycladic character of its architecture.
HIKING AT SKAROS ROCK
Your private tour to the “Skaros Rock”, an impressive Santorini monument, starts from Imerovigli, the highest village on the cliff side. Imerovigli is known as “the balcony to the Aegean” and mostly famous for its beautiful sunset. The houses are built on the Caldera and we find many meandering narrow, paved paths. On our way up to Skaros you will witness the remains of the buildings and the cave-houses (hyposkafa) that surrounded it in the past.
TAILOR-MADE TOUR (4HRS)
Our various small tours cover all the regions of Santorini. So, with the help of professional Santorini guides, you can explore the wonders of this island to suit every taste, length of tour, as well as interest and budget….
TAILOR-MADE TOUR (6HRS)
Take a Santorini private with your family or with your friends on a private tour with an experienced local Tour Guide and get up close and personal with this mesmerizing island. So, prepare to be amazed by all the possibilities, the sightseeing and locations the island has to offer.
SANTORINI PANORAMIC
Full day at the Pompeii of the Aegean. On this full day, Santorini panoramic (6 hour tour), accompanied by a friendly and experienced private guide from Golden Ibex, you will explore, first, the excavation of Akrotiri, one of the most important Prehistoric sites in the world.
ONCE UPON A TIME
We have to admit that we visit Santorini to enjoy the magnificent views and its unique Caldera…
DESIGNED TO UPLIFT YOUR MOOD
The best of Santorini in a nut-shell…If you are visiting Santorini by cruise ship, you can rely on us for an unforgettable experience ranging from mini private tours around the most important landmarks, sights and monuments of the island to a tour around the island’s rare volcanic beaches in order to enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea. We will make sure you will make the most out of your limited time on the island by having a great time on the diverse island of Santorini.
Air-conditioned and non-smoking mini buses guarantee comfortable private tours. All our local tour guides speak fluent English, have acute knowledge of the island’s history and they are here to present you the local way of life and how it has been shaped and moulded through time. Santorini offers numerous places of interest which are unique in their own way and definitely worth visiting. Contact us in Golden Ibex and provide us the details regarding your arrival, the number of participants and basic interests… we will organize a private tour that appeals to your needs and tastes; a private tour you will always remember! Because we’ll not only guide you through some of the most charming, hidden corners of Santorini, but we will also shed new light on the most famous spots.
TOUR INFORMATION FOR THOSE ARRIVING BY CRUISE
When cruise ships arrive in Santorini, they usually dock in the open near the Volcano, and our tourists are taken by tender to either Athinios or Old Port. This occurs because the main port is not deep enough to accommodate large cruise ships.
However, approaching the island aboard a smaller sailboat, on the other hand, is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Those who book a Santorini tour through a cruise line are taken to Athinios port, the island’s principal port (20 minutes drive from Fira). The Old Port offers an entirely different experience. You can get to Fira by donkey (yep, you read that correctly) or cable car in 3 minutes maximum.
Taking the traditional route of donkey riding is fascinating and provides a look into the past. Please keep in mind that donkeys do not transport you all the way up and that you will have to walk a little distance to reach Fira’s center. According to the Golden Ibex team, the cable car is the safest and quickest method to the town center. Your private tour guide will be waiting for you at the cable car exit to begin your chosen excursion and assist you in living the ultimate Santorini experience.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Golden Ibex Tours does not charge a cancellation fee for tours and excursions cancelled for ‘force majeure’ reasons or reasons beyond control. If cancellation happens due to personal or business reasons and Golden Ibex Tours has already incurred costs on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.
Cancellation Policy. 5 days before it starts for a 50% refund of the deposit, with no refunds after that. The service fee is non-refundable.