Private tour in Santorini Michael M
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Hi, my name is Michael and I would be delighted to have the opportunity to introduce Santorini's best highlights as well as the non-touristic locations of this unique island. I speak English fluently and I am a holder of a Proficiency certificate. I am a professional driver and fully legit by Greek ministry of tourism to provide private tours except inside the Archaeological sites and historical monuments. My guiding/driving experience in Santorini exceeds the 17 years and for the last 5 years I have been self employed providing private guided tours, with flexibility to suit my guests preferences. As experienced traveler and have been working for more than 20 years in the cruise line industry & Greek tourism business, I am determined to offer a personalized experience to Santorini travelers offering a different contact to the island, in order to discover the authentic Greek culture and lifestyle. It is my passion to offer high quality service at every step of your journey such as a smooth, enjoyable trip in a spacious, modern & comfortable vehicle. If you seek for a personable experience with care about making your tour fit your personalities, please book a tour with me and I will share the local culture, traditions and history knowledge, giving you the opportunity to engage into the island's insights and discover with me every corner of Santorini! - English Proficiency certificate. - Crowd Management & Human Behavior certificates. - Hotel Management & Human Resources diploma. - Professional driver license. I do not have a license to give tours inside the Akrotiri Archaeological Site.
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With this private half-day tour, lets discover Oia together through all the sites that made me fall in love with Santorini. Rest assured after walking through the streets, talking to local people, and seeing the landscape, you will feel this island as the highlight of your vacation. After we meet, we will stroll at the cosmopolitan town of "Fira", through a large shopping area and stunning outlooks. Then, we will visit the old-fashioned village of Firostefani and its panoramic balcony, where you will be offered my undisputed skills in photography! Later, we will reach the highest spot on the cliffs: The village of Imerovigli. You will always remember the view of Skaros Rock and the volcano from this town. Leaving the best for the end, we will explore the famous Oia village and witness the best views ever. This is the most popular highlight in Santorini, where we will walk on the marbled paved floors, savouring this charming cliffside settlement while experiencing together the ultimate Greek atmosphere.
My family had a wonderful experience on this tour with Michael!!!! I highly recommend him. A personalized tour specific to our needs. Made sure to stop and see the classic sites, took plenty of pictures for us. But also took us off the beaten path to a beautiful small town away from the crowds. He was very knowledgeable, informative, pleasant, and accommodating.
Michael our private tour guide provided outstanding service throughout our 3 hour tour of Santorini. He checked in with me prior to the tour start time as our cruise had disembarked earlier than planned and we were able to commence the tour earlier which was greatly appreciated. Michael was extremely courteous and provided expert knowledge and commentary about Oia's history during the tour. He knew all the best shortcuts to take the most amazing photos and also acted as our photographer throughout the tour. We travelled in a brand new Mercedes van which was very comfortable and water bottles were provided. His lunch recommendations were also excellent. Michael offered for us to contact him if we had any questions or needed guidance whilst on the island. I highly rate this tour with Michael and recommend anyone planning a private tour to Santorini to contact Michael directly.
We very much enjoyed our time with Michael. He is a very experienced guide who knows how to provide a tour that shows the beauty of the island but also avoids tourist crushes! His descriptions of the gorgeous Santorini environment really show his love of the island, and his willingness to design a tour that met our interests was much appreciated. We have many wonderful pictures of our time on the tour, including places we would not have seen without him; we are very glad we scheduled it.
We had the most magical day with Mike as our tour guide. He shared his extensive knowledge with us and took us to the best hidden secrets of the islands. We took over 300 amazing photos, and he took many photos of us. He explained everything so well, and we are completely enamoured with Greece. We can’t wait to come back and spend more time learning about this beautiful country and enjoying the sights even more. Thank you Mike for a 10/10 tour. You are. An an amazing guide and friend. We had the best day with you!
We had an excellent time with Michael! He was very knowledgeable and informative about his home of Oia and Santorini. He was waiting for us upon arrival (a few minutes early) with every easy instructions on where to meet. Michael took us to all the "must see" spots, with no wait to get those iconic Santorini photos! It was very hot day and Michael was very conscientious about making sure we stopped in shaded areas with a breeze, providing water and picking us up at stops. I highly recommend Michael and thank you we had a wonderful time!
We had a wonderful tour with Michael. Although we had been on Santorini previously, he showed us many things that we had never seen before. His knowledge of history and local customs was fantastic. He kept a family of six consisting of two teenagers, parents and grandparents Interested and involved. We left the ship quite early because we were concerned about the wait time for the cable car. We kept in touch with Michael on WhatsApp and after a quick cable car journey were able to start the tour one hour early. Everything worked out great. I am pleased to recommend Michael as a marvelous Tour Guide.
-Explore "Fira", the capital of Santorini, built on the rim of the Caldera. Enjoy a stroll through its narrow pathways, take panoramic pictures and see the three bells of the main Cathedral. -Visit Firostefani village and take several pictures from the cliffside. -Head to Imerovigli village, situated at the highest & most central part of the Caldera and admire a breathtaking view to the Volcano and Skaros rock. -Pass by the narrowest point and enjoy a striking view -Explore the village of Oia, one of the most photographed places in the world, situated on top of an impressive cliff, offering spectacular viewpoints. See the iconic blue-domed churches and the Venetian fortress, admire the unique architecture and the world famous sunset, taste a traditional Greek coffee at one of the plenty open-air cafes, visit the art galleries and the large shopping area. This tour can be customized to suit your preferences, ask me for a quote and I will customize this tour for you.
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Private transportation with a deluxe & air-conditioned Mercedes Vito, 2026 model. Its capacity is 8 seats, however the maximum passengers will not exceed 6 for additional comfort and space. Black colored with leather seats.
10 Ipapantis, Thira, 847 00, Greece
All hotels in Santorini / Santorini Airport & Port / Cruise Ship Travelers: Pick-up for cruise travelers is from the top exit of the cable car in Fira, where I will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name. The cruise ship disembarkation in Santorini is carried out via tender boats from the ship to the cruise port, followed by a short cable car ride up to the town of Fira. As I have no control over possible disembarkation delays, I will patiently wait for you until you arrive.
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