Santorini photo safari with top places

Highlights

• Red Beach
• Lighthouse
• Vlychada Beach
• Castelli of Emporio
• Traditional village of Megalochori
• Monastery of Profitis Ilias
• Skaros Rock
• Oia's Main Street

All about the trip

Of all the islands in the Mediterranean, Santorini is one of the most photogenic. This photo safari tour takes travelers from sight to sight for a combination of well-known attractions and hidden gems. With stops at all of the island’s most picturesque locations, this is the perfect tour for amateur and experienced photographers alike.

Red Beach

Grab your camera and get ready - such landscapes are not to be found everywhere... While Santorini has several of the sorts, Red Beach’s landscape is truly unique combining dark blue waters with the mountain towering above them, crimson and black. This interesting and special morphological character puts the Red Beach among the fascinating shores in the world.

Duration: 10 minutes

Lighthouse

Very beautiful panoramic view on the edge of the cliff. From the most beautiful spots of the island. It's worth a stop!

Duration: 10 minutes A

Vlychada Beach

Maybe the most captivating beach on the island, Vlychada will give you the sense of being on a trip to the moon. Long and covered with black, thick sand and crystal-clear waters that deepen suddenly - almost on your second step - while the majestic, tall, white rocks circling it bestow it with a lunar visage.

Duration: 10 minutes

Castelli of Emporio

Above the largest village of Santorini, Emporio, is the hill of Gavrilos. Along its ridge stand 9 traditional windmills. The hill offers a location with a very beautiful open view, which is suitable for interesting pictures.

Duration: 10 minutes

Traditional village of Megalochori

One of the most serene and beautiful gems of the island. Megalochori is a traditional little village that will steal your heart with its unique aesthetics. Here, everything seems to have leaped out of a painting.

Duration: 30 minutes

Monastery of Profitis Ilias

As you drive to the monastery and you can enjoy the amazing view of the island. As soon as you reach the end of the hill you notice that the whole island appears at your feet. It is the highest point on the island.

Duration: 10 minutes

Skaros Rock

The view is unrivalled, with the cliff being so steep that it will often make your heart beat faster.

Duration: 10 minutes

Oia's Main Street

It lies around 30 minutes by road from Firostephani, and it will truly bewitch you being overwhelming indeed. The main road divides it into two territories: the one, towards Caldera, has impressive underground edifices, while the other is adorned with captain-houses (capetanospita). At the settlement’s side lies the castle, with its remaining parts offering unique views of the infinite blue and the famous sunset.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

What is included in the price

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• All fees and taxes
• Hotel or port or airport pick-up and drop-off
• English speaking driver

What is not included in the price

• Photographer
• Gratuities
• Meals

Instructions

The excursion will depart at the time you prefer. Please inform us for pick-up time and pick-up point. Please note for cruise customers the pick-up point is at the cable car exit at the top.

What you can expect during your visit to keep you safe during covid-19

Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Face masks required for guides in public areas

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Social distancing enforced throughout the experience

Gear and equipment sanitized between uses

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Guides required to regularly wash hands

Regular temperature checks for staff

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons