Hiking Tours · SANTORINI HIKING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 5 santorini hiking tours worth the money, each with its price, its distance and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk nearly 10 kilometers from Fira through Firostefani and Imerovigli toward Oia with an English or Greek guide. Expect caldera views, Skaros Rock, chapels, a picnic of fruit and smoothie, uneven ground, and a sunset above Oia away from the main crowds.
“Wonderful tour! Lea was excellent guide and was very patient with us non hikers!”
Walk about 9.5 kilometers from Fira to Oia with a local English-speaking guide such as Kathrin, Agatha, Sandra, or Lily. Expect rocky ground, hills, photo stops, cave houses, blue domes, snacks, water, and useful history in a group capped at 12 people.
“Our guide Agatha was very knowledgable and attentive and it was great to learn more about the history of the area. Would highly recommend!”
Walk Santorini’s famous caldera trail from Fira to Oia with a private English-speaking guide such as Panos, George, Sergiu, or Arsenios. Expect 3 to 4 hours of scenery, island history, photo stops, snacks, and a flexible pace, with van support if the full route proves too much.
“Panos is a fabulous guide. He was very accommodating to take our time and go slowly. He is committed to help you enjoy and appreciate the beauty and experience instead of hurrying to get done at a specific time. Panos true passion for his work. He brought water and snacks to the halfway point in advance for our group of 9 so that we could rest and recover. The hike is challenging but well worth the effort. Beautiful views of the Caldera. This is a not to be missed experience in itself but traveling with Panos made it extra special.”
Cruise Santorini’s caldera by private motorboat from Ammoudi with a small group of your own. Hike the volcano, swim at Palea Kameni, snorkel near Agios Nikolaos, and use onboard towels and gear. Dimitri and Captain Petros have earned warm praise, but choose the three-hour option for enough time ashore.
“It was a lovely cruise around the island. We enjoyed some swimming/snokelingl and then the natural Hot Springs near the volcano. It ended with a gorgeous sunset. Exactly what we needed. We particularly liked that it was a private tour for our family. We were not interested in a booze cruise, so this was perfect.”
You’ll walk an easy one-hour trail near Akrotiri with a guide such as Sofia or Stratos, passing vineyards and deserted chapels to Mesa Pigadia. After a swim, a local chef leads you through simple Greek recipes, followed by lunch and hotel transfer.
“We had a wonderful guide and a wonderful cooking class! Lunch was delicious too.”
Water, rock, ice or forest. Choose the terrain and the list follows.
