Evening bus tour to one of the most beautiful and famous places on the island, where you can not only walk around the caldera villages and viewpoints, but also take great pictures at sunset in the village of Oia. This is a shortened version of the full itinerary, where you will have visits to three caldera villages, one of which is the most picturesque village on the island.
You will be able to see the following Santorini attractions:
The bus tour begins in the evening with a trip to Firostefani, a charming village perched on the rocks of the caldera. The village is very well located, offering a magnificent view of the island’s capital, the Caldera, the sea and Nea Kameni volcano. The white houses and the blue domes of the churches – it all starts here.
The next village on the route inside the caldera is Imerovigli. It is situated as high as possible in relation to the other villages, so that it has a beautiful view of the sea, the volcano and the other towns in the caldera. Imerovigli also has charming architecture and a serene atmosphere. Snow-white houses, beautiful chapels and churches, narrow cobbled streets – this is what it is all about. Also in this area is the rock of Skaros, which often becomes the main character of the “postcard” photos of the island.
It’s almost sunset, so the best way to end this trip is to watch the sunset over the castle of Agios Nikolaos in the village of Oia. The ruins of this castle are on the northwestern edge of the caldera and are particularly beautiful for watching the sunset over the sea.
During the trip to Oia you will also have time to walk around on your own and enjoy the stunning evening atmosphere and beauty. Approximate time of sunset in Santorini this week – 20:09.
In 2024 the price of the short evening bus tour with sunset meeting in Oia is:
Prices may be lower in low season, on certain days with discounts, if you book early or for a large group.
There is a bus tour that takes about 10 hours and covers almost everything on our island – check out a full version of this itinerary.
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In 2024 a half day sightseeing tour with a sunset meeting in Oia runs from 01/05 to 31/10. Available days – daily.
Please note that the tour schedule is subject to change. Changes are extremely rare and usually related to weather conditions on the island or at sea. For example, it could be a strong wind, thunderstorm, rain or other force majeure situations. We always try to inform you in advance about any changes.
Program at the beginning of the season
ATTENTION: at the very beginning of the summer season (01.04 — 15.05) the program may be changed (rescheduling of dates, times or languages of accompanying). Please check the details you are interested in with the customer care managers before purchasing.
Please read Cancellation and Refund policy.
In case there are less than 24 hours left before the trip, please book only after agreeing with the manager on availability.
You will receive your tickets by email or WhatsApp – whichever is more convenient for you.
Please keep all documents and tickets until the end of the trip!
It depends on the location of your hotel or villa. Some cities of Santorini are famous for their narrow streets, which are not so easy to walk even on foot. So in some cases you will need to walk to the main road, some nearest square or parking place, where a car or a tour bus can pick you up. If your hotel has good road access, then the transfer will be able to pick you up directly from the hotel.
After placing an order, you will receive detailed information about the place and time of the meeting, as well as all the necessary documents. Please read them carefully beforehand.
During the season there is a lot of sun and very little shade in Santorini. So you will definitely need sun protection: sunscreen, sunglasses, headgear, etc. If there is a possibility of motion sickness during transportation, we recommend that you take appropriate pills an hour and a half before departure. You may want to buy something during the trip, so money for extras won’t hurt.
Yes, there will be a lot of walking through the narrow streets of the villages and the town of Oia. However, there will not be any long or difficult walks on the route.
It is not recommended to take very young children with you in case they get motion sickness on the bus. It is not advisable to bring a stroller with you. It may also be difficult to participate in the tour in a wheelchair due to the uneven terrain in most areas.
The tour starts around 16:00, so you will have plenty of time to eat breakfast at the hotel.
The tour starts around 16:00, so you will have time not only to have breakfast, but also to have lunch at the hotel.
Yes, you will be accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide.
Yes, you will be able to see almost all of the most important sights of Santorini!
The main language of the tour is English.
The following is an approximate schedule. The exact time will be specified in the information provided with your order.
During the year the sunset occurs at different times, so the total length of the tour may vary from month to month.
| Tour schedule | |
|---|---|
| 16:00 - 16:40 | Departure from the hotel |
| 17:00 - 17:40 | Firostefani and the Blue Dome viewpoint |
| 18:00 - 18:40 | Imerovigli Village, Skaros Rock |
| 19:00 - 21:00 | The city of Oia, meeting the sunset |
| 21:30 - 22:30 | Return to hotels |
| 20:09 | Approximate time of sunset in Santorini this week |
| Duration and travel time | |
|---|---|
| Up to 20 minutes | From hotels by bus |
| Up to 30 minutes | Transfer by bus between sights |
| 40 minutes | Firostefani |
| 40 minutes | Imerovigli |
| 2 hours | Oia |