Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete Santorini, the gem of Cyclades

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Santorini, the jewel of the Cyclades. This globally recognized island is celebrated for its Caldera views, charming white buildings perched on its cliffs, and renowned volcanic sand beaches. Being just 2 hours from Crete adds to its allure, making it a must-visit attraction when you’re in Heraklion.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Heraklion - We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning.
Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive to the port of Heraklion will differ.
Sailing In Cretan and Aegean Sea - Enjoy a 2.5 hours journey by a high-speed boat from Crete to Santorini.
On board you can enjoy drinks and snacks from the snack bar (not included)
Athinios Port Santorini - Arrival on Santorini after about 2 hours boat trip.
Embarkation on the buses for the guided tour.
Oia - Bus Drive to Oia: 40 minutes
Visit the beautiful blue and white village built on the cliffs of Santorini, providing amazing views of the volcanic Caldera.
Participants will enjoy about 1 hour and 45 minutes of free time, to photograph the Aegean architecture and the unique view over the caldera and the Aegean sea.
Fira - Bur Drive to Fira: 30 minutes
Fira is the capital town of Santorini. Enjoy 1 hour and 20 minutes of free time there.

Then, there are 2 options for the next 1.5 hours:

take a cruise to the volcano and hot springs (extra charge - ask your guide because this option is available only in high-season months and when the weather approves)
stay longer in Fira and enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the breathtaking Caldera of Santorini.

Athinios Port Santorini - Return to the port, embarkation on the boat and return to Heraklion port.
Heraklion - Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.
Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

What's Included

Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ
In-vehicle air conditioning
Professional Driver
Expert Tour Guide
All fees and taxes included
High-speed boat Ferry Tickets

What's Not Included

Snacks
Cruise from Santorini to the Volcano

Location

SeaJets Kiosk of Heraklion Port - Santorini Cruise

Please go to the desk where participants for the tour to Santorini are waiting, in order to exchange Vouchers with ferry tickets.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Daniela

Aug 7, 2024

Wonderful experience - The trip is worth it. You have to have an early start to be able to get the ferry across to Santorini and the guide is useful. The ferry itself is big and has comfortable allocated seating like in the airplane, however be prepared to seat separate from your group as they randomly alocate them for some reason. It’s not too bad as you will be able to change as not all of the seats are filled. Also if you don’t like crowded places please avoid as the loading and unloading on the ferry it is very busy. The guide will take you to the important location and the ferry and you will have freedoms to explore for yourself the island. It is rather busy so better to visit during the week rather than the weekend. The views are stunning and you will enjoy every second of it. One restaurant to try for food is “1500”. The food is amazing and it has beautiful vies while you eat. It is very hot so if heat bothers you better not go as you walk a lot outside. Definitely recommend it.

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Y6126hhlindah

Jul 31, 2024

Arrive and let go - A paradise on earth Indescribably beautiful Everything still very new after renovation I recommend this place 100 percent

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Valerie

Jul 28, 2024

Unforgettable - Everything is well organized: shuttle transfer from the hotel and the port, reception at the port, incredible guide, great driver, satisfying free time

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Valeria

Jul 25, 2024

Well organized tour - Well organized tour. Taking the 2-hour ferry to Santorini Fira arrived there a coach awaited us that took us to Oia and left us free for 1 hour and 45 and then another 2 hours to Fira.

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Samantha

Jul 21, 2024

Excursion at the top - A beautiful island to discover, full of charm. Beautiful view of the city of Oia. A superb nice Guide. Even if it is expensive, do it at least once.

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Xiaoyi_g

Aug 5, 2024

worth the trip - The tour went smoothly and very well, only down side is the returning time was one hour delayed. Santorini was beautiful, so glad we went. Our tour guide was very good.

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Robertatc5851dz

Jul 14, 2024

Wonderful island - Beautiful Crete, highly recommended. Crystal clear beaches, great prices. Also recommended for families with children

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Ivan_c

Aug 25, 2024

Beautiful, but extremely crowded - The tour provider was incredible. From the people at the port assisting with the tickets, the guide and the bus driver. Talking about the bus driver, he showed an incredible sign of kindness. There was a family walking to the port in the narrow street and he stopped and offered them a ride. We were quite a bit of distance from the port when he did this. A truly admirable action. This tour provider was great. Now to my personal experience in Santorini. There were three cruise ships docked in addition to the people who arrived on the ferries. It was so crowded you had very little space to get good pictures and to move around. I guess the timing of my visit was off. The bigger adventure of my visit was navigating the crowd without any incidents, the photos I was able to take were just an added bonus. Beautiful place, just have to be ready for the incredible volume of people there at one time. Seen it, done it and barely got the picture. Would I do it again; maybe.

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Tatiana

Jul 8, 2024

Too many tourists - This island is one of the most visited in Greece, 120 thousand tourists per day(!!!). All for photos taken on three streets of the island while in a terrible stampede of tourists like you. We spent more time on the road (an hour in the bus to the port+ 2 hours by ferry , totaling 6 hours) than on the island (stay limited to 1.5-2 hours). Once in a lifetime can be visited ))).

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Dzl8070

Jul 14, 2024

Rip off - Was not impressed with being stuck in queues the whole day!! Queing to get on the bus, off the bus, queuing to walk in an isle!!! Rushing to see something!!Comeplete rip off!!! Not worth the money!!!

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