Santorini Shore Excursions
Made for Cruise Travelers
You have one day in Santorini. Make it extraordinary. Our private shore excursions are designed specifically for cruise passengers: flexible, perfectly timed, and curated to give you the very best of the island before your ship sails.
What is a Santorini Shore Excursion?
A shore excursion is a private or guided tour you join during a cruise port stop, giving you a structured, fully organised way to explore the island without worrying about timing, transport, or finding your way back to the ship.
At Wineland Tours, our Santorini shore excursions go several steps further. Every experience is exclusively private, just your group, your guide, and your pace. Each itinerary is carefully designed around your ship’s schedule to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience.
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Every itinerary is built around your ship's arrival and return time
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Meeting Point & Arrival Process
All cruise ships dock at the Old Port of Santorini, where guests are transferred ashore by tender boat. From there, passengers take the cable car to reach the top of the island (Fira).
The cable car is the designated meeting point for all cruise ship passengers, and our team coordinates pick-up directly from there.
- Priority access for both the tender boats and the cable car is provided to passengers with any type of disability
Cable car ticket cost: €10 per person, per ride
Alternative Arrival Options
For guests who prefer not to take the cable car, or on exceptionally busy days with multiple cruise ship arrivals, we can arrange a water taxi at an additional cost. Water taxis can transfer guests to:
- Ammoudi Bay (Oia)
- Athinios Port (Santorini’s main port)
From these locations, we arrange direct pick-up.
Some cruise lines also offer the option for passengers to disembark directly at Athinios Port, with shuttle buses to Fira. We coordinate seamlessly with all arrival scenarios.
Simply share the name of your cruise ship, and we’ll handle all logistics.
Taste Santorini's Volcanic Wines on Your Cruise Day
Santorini sits on one of the world’s most extraordinary wine-producing terroirs. The island’s volcanic soil, centuries-old basket-vine technique, and the unique Assyrtiko grape produce wines unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere.
Our private wine shore excursions take you to boutique, family-run estates selected for quality, authenticity, and setting. You’ll taste with context: learning why volcanic soil changes the minerality, what makes Vinsanto one of Greece’s rarest sweet wines, and how local winemakers keep ancient traditions alive.
- Visits to 2 or 3 handpicked Santorini wineries
- Guided tastings with local food pairings
- Scenic stops at caldera viewpoints & villages
- WSET-certified sommelier guidance throughout
- Fully private: your group only, no strangers
The Right Shore Excursion for Every Kind of Cruise Traveler
Couples & Honeymooners
Private by design, romantic by nature. Sunset wine tastings, cliffside views, and a completely personal pace. Your cruise day in Santorini becomes one of the great memories of your trip.
Families & Groups
A private tour means everyone moves at their own pace. No strangers, no rushing. We adapt each itinerary to your group's interests: from cultural sightseeing to relaxed winery visits.
Wine & Culture Lovers
You want depth, not a bus tour. Our sommeier-led excursions go beyond a glass of Assyrtiko — they explore the history, terroir, and winemakers behind every pour.
Not All Shore Excursions Are Equal
Most cruise excursion providers move quickly through the island with large groups. We do the opposite. Everything we offer is private, personal, and paced for enjoyment.
Exclusively Your Group
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Genuine Sommelier Knowledge
Designed for Travelers
Not All Shore Excursions Are Equal
Most cruise excursion providers move quickly through the island with large groups. We do the opposite. Everything we offer is private, personal, and paced for enjoyment.
Choose Your Shore Excursion
Browse our range of private Santorini shore excursions and select the experience that best fits your group's interests, size, and available time ashore.
Share Your Cruise Schedule
Tell us your ship's arrival time, latest return time, and docking port (Athinios or tender via Ammoudi Bay). We'll design the itinerary around your specific window.
Receive Instant Confirmation
You'll get a booking confirmation with your guide's contact details, your meeting point at the port, and a full itinerary overview so you know exactly what to expect.
Guide Meets You at the Port
Step off your ship and find your Wineland guide waiting for you. From that moment on, we handle everything: transport, reservations, navigation, and timing.
What Cruise Travelers Say
Real reviews from passengers who spent their Santorini shore day with Wineland Tours.
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Not All Shore Excursions Are Equal
Most cruise excursion providers move quickly through the island with large groups. We do the opposite. Everything we offer is private, personal, and paced for enjoyment.
What's included in a Santorini shore excursion with Wineland?
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