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Skip Cable Car® Santorini Shore Excursion for First-Time Visitors

4.6(361)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 361 reviews5 hFree cancellationBy Vexperio
Skip Cable Car® Santorini Shore Excursion for First-Time Visitors

About this activity

Step off your cruise ship and explore Santorini on a small-group shore excursion designed specifically for cruise passengers. Visit top sights like Oia and Firostefani’s famous blue-domed churches while enjoying panoramic island views and local insights from an expert guide. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 18 guests for a personalized experience. The tour departs conveniently from the Fira cable car exit and is carefully timed to match cruise schedules, ensuring a smooth, stress-free adventure.

What's included

  • ✓Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
  • ✓Small group limited to 18 participants
  • ✓Full refund if your ship cannot dock
  • ✓Guaranteed return to ship on time
  • ✓Professional local English-speaking tour guide
  • ✓Port pickup and drop-off
  • ✓Transfers by boat to bypass the Cable Car
  • ✓1 complimentary bottle of water per person

Not included

  • ✕Food and Beverages
  • ✕Gratuities (Optional: Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)

Meeting and pickup

  • After disembarking from the tender, please wait at the tender drop-off point and do not enter the cable car. Look for our team holding ‘VEXPERIO’ signs. If you are late, please contact us. After the tour, we'll bring you back to the port by boat.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In the event of exceptionally rough sea conditions preventing boat transfers, we reserve the right to operate the regular tour route instead. In such cases, a refund of €10 per person will be provided for each cable car ride required in place of the boat transfer.
  • The tour start time will be adjusted to your ship’s docking schedule to minimize waiting and accommodate possible disembarkation delays. You’ll receive the final meeting time in the Meeting Instructions about one week before the tour.
  • Please note that wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, electric scooters, and other mobility devices cannot be accommodated on shared tours. Tours on Santorini involve uneven surfaces, cobblestone pathways, and some sections with stairs. We kindly request that all participants carefully assess their physical ability to complete the tour prior to making a reservation. Refunds cannot be issued to guests who are unable to complete the tour due to accessibility limitations.

Cancellation policy

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

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