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Skip Cable Car! Santorini Shore Excursion with Boat Transfers

Santorini, Greece
4 hours 30 minutes
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Date
Wednesday
May 21, 2025
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Options
Skip Cable Car Tour Ticket
Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a tour shared with other passengers..Boat Transfers: This tour uses boat transfers to and from Athinios Port, after you disembark from your ship's tender.
Private Tour/Shared Boat Rides
Skip the cable car!: Private guided tour and shared boat transfers from the Old Port to the Athinios Port and back - bypass the cable car!.Private tour&shared boat rides: The boat transfers are shared with other guests. The private tour starts at Athinios Port where you meet your guide & driver..Duration: 5 hours: The tour is 4-5-hour long, depending on the traffic at the port. Our main priority is to get you back to the port on time.
Shared Boat/Transfer Only
No guided tour included: This option does not include a tour or a guide, only boat transfers..Only transfer to Athinios Port: Please note this option does not include a guided tour and only a shared transfer from the Old to the Athinios Port by boat..Drop off location: Please note your drop-off location is at the Athinios port where you will need to take a taxi to transfer to Fira Town.
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Adult
Ages: 13-64 years old
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What You Will Do

Skip the long lines and crowds with The ONLY Original Skip Cable Car Small-Group Santorini Tour, designed exclusively for cruise ship passengers. This top-rated tour offers direct boat transfer from your tender to shore, bypassing the congested cable car, and a guided journey through Santorini’s most iconic sights, including Oia, Fira, Megalochori, and the Black Beach. Travel in an air-conditioned bus for a more efficient experience. Enjoy stunning views, local wines, and authentic island culture, all timed perfectly to fit your cruise schedule. Optimize your limited time in Santorini with the tour that cruise guests consistently rank #1.

What's Included?

  • Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned minibus
  • Professional local English-speaking tour guide (if option selected)
  • Full refund if your ship cannot dock
  • Port pick-up and drop off
  • Santorini Shore Excursion
  • Private Tour (if option selected)
  • Guaranteed return to ship on time
  • Transfers by boat to bypass the Cable Car
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included?

  • Gratuities (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)
  • Food and Beverages
  • Private Tour (if option not selected)

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Pick-up is at the the port where cruise ship's tenders will drop you off. Find our staff holding a sign 'Vexperio', and don't go into the cable car. The boat transfer leaves exactly at the scheduled time. If you are late, the boat can't wait. After the tour, we'll bring you back to the port by boat.

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Athinios Port Santorini

30 minutes

The ONLY Original Skip Cable Car: Small-Group Santorini Tour is designed specifically for cruise ship passengers like you. This top-rated, time-saving tour lets you skip the long, hot wait for the cable car and dive straight into exploring Santorini. As soon as you step off your cruise ship’s tender, a boat picks you up and takes you directly ashore—bypassing the crowds completely. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and Caldera during your transfer, making even the journey part of the experience.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Vexperio
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

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