The 13 Dining Experiences in Santorini That Earn Their Price

1.Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $209Our pick

Start with hotel pickup at 4 pm, then visit three Santorini wineries with a sommelier such as Nicholas, Constantine, or Rafael. Taste 10 local wines, tour cellars, enjoy a Greek dinner, and finish with a sunset view. Groups hold up to eight, though some departures may be private.

“Although Nicolas was a great tour guide, this tour was not what we signed up for. We were not informed that it would not be a small group and it would be a private tour. If we had known we would’ve canceled. my husband and I travel independently and so when we do tours, we always look to be with other people. We find that what makes it fun, is engaging with other people from other countries. Most of the reviews articulated thqt the other participants is what made this tour so special. We enjoyed trying the wines and Nicholas was upbeat and informative but the tour was flat! Nicolas…”

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2.Greek Show, Buffet Dinner, and Drinks at Dimitris

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 474 reviews · 3 hours · from $71Best value

Spend three hours at Dimitris restaurant in Kamari with a Greek buffet, unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Watch musicians and dancers perform zorba and syrtaki, then join the dancing and smash a plate for good luck. Seating is first come, first served.

“It was a fun evening with great choices for food and drinks. The entertainment was a lot of fun, and I took a joy in breaking a plate”

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3.Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 457 reviews · 1 day · from $76

You’ll ride from a selected pickup point to Athinios Port, board the King Thiras, and cruise beneath Santorini’s caldera with an English or Greek guide. Enjoy a welcome drink, Greek buffet dinner, and sunset views from the water. Bring a jacket, and carry cash for the bar.

“The weather was beautiful. The views were more than I expected. I would recommend this to anyone.”

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4.Sun-Bed Experience FortyOne Bar Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 449 reviews · 1 day

Book a sunbed or cabana at FortyOne Bar Restaurant on Perivolos Beach, then swim in the clear waters of nearby Agios Georgios, order lunch at your lounger, and enjoy cocktails or a package with sushi, fruit, and drinks. Staff members such as Elias, Andreas, and Zeta are noted for attentive service.

“Great location. Great service by Elias. Great drinks and yummy food. Hummus and pita was good, as were the rolls and poke. Loved every minute. Relaxing day”

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5.Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend about six hours on a shared boat with guides such as Tito or Cesar, hiking Santorini Volcano, swimming near Palea Kameni, eating a Greek buffet, and watching sunset near Oia. Pickup is optional, wine comes with dinner, and the hot springs require a 30 to 40 meter swim.

“Adventurous climb to the Volcano, comfortable sailing, entertaining crew, sumptuous food with free flowing wine and magnificent sunset, and of course the on board dancing….. can’t ask for more!”

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6.Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Set sail from Vlychada Port at 3:00pm for a five-hour cruise past Red Beach, White Beach, Indian Rocks, the Venetian Lighthouse, and Santorini’s hot springs. Swim and snorkel at Mesa Pigadia, enjoy a Greek dinner, BBQ, and open bar, then watch the sunset on the return.

“Une expérience fabuleuse merci à l'équipage tout était parfait.la nourriture aussi .Le transfert aussi”

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7.Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 201 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend an evening at Dimitris Tavern in Kamari with a self-service buffet, unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Live musicians and dancers begin at 9 pm, teaching the zorba and sirtaki, inviting you to dance, and ending with the much-loved plate-smashing tradition.

“The show was really good. They get the crowd involved dancing and singing. The food for a buffet was actually pretty good. The bottles of wine were free flowing that was a plus. You also get to smash a plate Opa!”

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8.Santorini Private Sunset Sailing Tour with Dinner, Drinks &Transfer included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $650

Sail Santorini’s volcanic coast aboard a private family-owned yacht with Captain George and crew. See Red Beach, White Beach, Palea Kameni, and Thirassia, then swim, eat a cooked-on-board Greek dinner, and watch sunset with drinks included.

“Our Captain George and First mate Ina, we’re top notch hosts on our private sunset tour. They allowed us to see all the brilliance of the Caldera and worked hard to avoid crowded areas. We enjoyed the beauty of the Caldera in its entirety while hearing personal tales of sea and love. Our adult children swam in a quiet spot with ocean life beneath. The food served was prepared with personal touch and attention. It was delicious and one of our favorite meals while in Santorini! We highly recommend this crew for your Sunset adventure!!!”

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9.Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $145

Set out from Vlychada Port for a five-hour Santorini sunset cruise with swimming at Mesa Pigadia, the sulfur waters near the volcano, Thirasia Island, BBQ food, an open bar, and round-trip hotel transfers. The boat carries up to 20 people and returns after sunset.

“The cruise and staff were wonderful. The food and views amazing! Maybe a little more people then I’d like on a boat but that’s ok!”

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10.Santorini Sunset Dinner Cruise Including Nea Kameni Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 121 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

You’ll cruise from Santorini’s port aboard a traditional-style boat, hike Nea Kameni with guide Dada, stop at Palea Kameni’s warm waters, and eat a buffet dinner with local wine near Thirasia. Hotel pickup is included from selected meeting points, but bring €5 cash, sturdy shoes, and a swimsuit.

“What an amazing time we had on this cruise. Our host, Dada, and his crew were so hospitable and so much fun! We got to hike the Nea Kameni volcano and hear all about its history, swim in the thermal waters of the volcano from the boat, had a fabulous dinner and watched the most gorgeous sunset ( and moon rising) from the center of the sea. It was remarkable. We even ended the night with some Greek dancing! A fantastic time we highly recommend.”

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11.Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Paddle from Mesa Pigadia past White Beach and Red Beach, stop to snorkel in clear Aegean water, then watch sunset from your kayak before a Greek tavern dinner. Guides such as Panos, Alex, Marco, and Costas help beginners handle the stable double kayaks.

“Sophia & her bald Russian friend (can’t remember his name!) were AMAZING!! They made special accommodations for us to make it back to our cruise ship on time, & it was a blast! Beautiful water, beautiful sunset, beautiful beaches. Highly recommend.”

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12.Santorini Caldera: Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 59 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

You’ll cruise Santorini’s caldera, walk toward the crater on Nea Kameni, pause near Palea Kameni’s hot springs, and see Thirasia before a bus takes you to Oia for sunset. Dinner, boat fare, and shared transfers are included. Bring a jacket and cash for drinks.

“Transfer back to the hotel was not good. We had to provide the stop information to the driver.”

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13.Private Sunset Cruise with Full Greek Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $480

Set sail from Vlychada Marina on a private catamaran with Captain Makis, Manos, or another Explorer1 crew team. Swim at volcanic hot springs, pass Santorini’s beaches and caldera, enjoy a Greek barbecue with drinks, and watch sunset on the return voyage.

“This is a wonderful way to escape the crowds and enjoy a secluded evening with your loved one! Mikas and Panos were excellent and took the time to get to know us and make our experience memorable. I would definitely recommend the private tour over the group ones!”

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