11 Private Car Days in Santorini That Are Worth the Day

1.Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,170 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

You’ll sail from Vlychada around Santorini’s volcanic coast, stopping at Red Beach, White Beach, and the hot springs. The crew prepares Greek barbecue on board, serves wine, beer, and soft drinks, and provides snorkeling gear, towels, and hotel transfers. Choose the sunset sailing for sea-level views of Oia.

“We took our family on this cruise after our wedding in Santorini. Everyone had an incredible time!! The crew was friendly and the food was great! This cruise was a highlight of our Greek trip! Do not miss out!”

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2.Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,047 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Sail Santorini with a group of 20 or fewer, stopping at Palea Kameni’s warm sulfur springs and Mesa Pigadia for swimming. Your crew provides towels, snorkel gear, a Greek BBQ buffet, local wine, beer, and cocktails, with pickup and drop-off included.

“All staff were helpful and attentive. They are very cautious about food allergies. We had really amazing cruise. Especially, Christf is the entertainer and great hospitality host of our cruise. Thank you very much indeed.”

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3.Departure Transfer To Santorini Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 749 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Arrange a direct ride from your Santorini hotel or apartment to the airport. A driver collects your luggage, meets you at reception or a nearby access point, and drives you to departures. Service runs around the clock, though private and shared-vehicle arrangements should be confirmed before travel.

“Driver was not there at the designated time so we had to call another ride. I would’ve expected the driver to be there early when advanced arrangements were made.”

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4.Santorini Private Driver: Explore Santorini – Port & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $181

Build a 4 to 8-hour Santorini tour around your interests with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Oia, Akrotiri, Pyrgos, black-sand beaches, wineries, and lookout points in a Mercedes van, with hotel, airport, ferry, and cruise-port pickup options.

“Our guide, Marina, was excellent and helped us make the most of the day. Great history and cultural insights.”

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5.Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 568 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran from Ammoudi or Athinios, with hotel pickup, volcano views, swimming at the hot springs and Red Beach, snorkeling, and a BBQ at White Beach. An English-speaking crew serves Santorinian wine, soft drinks, and water.

“This was a simple but enjoyable daytime cruise around Santorini which was about 4.5 hours. The pick up location was changed via email in advance so check your messages- this was due to the small streets and lack of access. Plan on the pick up being 45 minutes before your cruise time, depending on where you are staying. We cruised to the sulfur springs (not actually hot), Palia Kameni and Nea Kameni, over to the red beach and the white beach. Swimming at all locations. Towels provided. BBQ at the white beach which included options of fish, chicken, pork and vegetarian options. Plus a small buffet of items that were…”

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6.Private Customized Santorini Land Tour with a Local Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $71

Build a 3 to 8-hour private Santorini tour around your interests, with local drivers such as Zeus, Thanos, Chris, and Ares. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, water, maps, and photo stops. Choose history, villages, beaches, sunset views, wine, or a little of everything.

“Based on the description and cost we expected a wonderful guided tour. We ended up with a lackluster driver that added no insights. The driver was late, asked us to walk to meet his in van in locations convenient to him, had to stop to get us water (after a request) and only occasionally discussed a destination without providing insights. Very poor experience since if we wanted a driver only that's what we would have booked at significantly less cost.”

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7.Private Arrival Transfer From Santorini Airport To All Destinations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Meet your driver at Santorini Airport, then ride directly to your chosen island destination in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Bottled water and Wi-Fi are offered, and drivers such as George, Antoni, Adonis, and Eddy have helped with luggage, hotel calls, and local tips.

“I love that the airport transfer process was super easy and convenient. Our very polite driver met us at arrivals and transported to our hotel in a very nice, clean vehicle.”

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8.Santorini Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 422 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

You’ll cruise from Amoudi Port to Santorini’s volcano, Palea Kameni, White Beach, and Red Beach on a catamaran limited to 20 people. Expect swimming, snorkeling, a Greek barbecue, open drinks, music, towels, and hotel transfers, with the route subject to weather.

“Barbecue swimming in the ocean actually everything was amazing The food was amazing and so many steps”

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9.Transfer From or To Santorini Airport Designed By You

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Best value

Arrange a shared or private transfer between Santorini Airport and your hotel. A driver meets you at arrivals with a name sign, tracks flight times, handles luggage, and provides 24-hour service. Give exact hotel and flight details, especially when your lodging is reached only on foot.

“We had a great experience getting to our hotel. Our driver was kind, helpful and it was a smooth ride! Would recommend.”

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10.Wine Tasting Tour to 3 Wineries with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 367 reviews · from $122

Spend three hours visiting Canava Roussos, Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum, and Venetsanos Winery. Taste local wines, enjoy appetizers, learn Santorini’s unusual vine-growing methods, and travel between stops with a Greek or English-speaking guide such as Chrisa.

“Chrisa was an amazing tour guide! She led our group with charisma and enthusiasm. We stopped at 3 wineries where we were met with some of the best wine and informative connoisseurs who gave us great background of the wines we were tasting. This is a wine lovers dream!”

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11.Santorini Luxury Catamaran Sunset Cruise with BBQ, Drink and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

Sail Santorini aboard the Ipanema 58, a spacious catamaran limited to 20 people. Swim near the volcano, snorkel by Red and White Beaches, enjoy a Greek BBQ with drinks, and watch the sunset. Hotel pickup, towels, gear, and an English-speaking crew are included.

“Great crew, tour, food and drink! Very nice sunset tour with a great cast. Viewed areas of island and enjoyed swimming.”

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