Tour Details

⚓ Santorini Day Trip from Heraklion

Discover the Gem of the Cyclades in a Single Day

Experience the world-renowned beauty of Santorini, an island famous for its dramatic Caldera views, iconic whitewashed houses perched on volcanic cliffs, and unique black-sand beaches. Located just 1 hour and 40 minutes from Crete by high-speed boat, this excursion is a “Must-Do” for anyone visiting Heraklion.

✨ Experience Highlights

High-Speed Voyage: Zip across the Aegean in comfort on a modern high-speed vessel.
Guided Discovery: Explore the island in an air-conditioned bus with an expert guide sharing the secrets of Santorini’s history.
Iconic Oia: Spend nearly 2 hours in the world’s most photographed village.
Capital Charm: Discover the vibrant streets and blue domes of Fira.
Tailored Afternoon: Choose between a relaxing lunch overlooking the volcano or an adventurous cruise to the Volcanic Hot Springs.

📍 Your Journey at a Glance

Morning Pick-up: We offer convenient collection from various hotels and bus stops. Once booked, we’ll contact you with the exact time and location nearest to you.
The Crossing: Embark from Heraklion Port for a scenic 1 hour and 40 minute trip. A snack bar is available on board for your convenience.
The Village of Oia (Stop 1): Marvel at the stunning blue-and-white architecture built into the cliffs. You will have plenty of free time to capture the perfect photos of the Caldera.
The Town of Fira (Stop 2): Perched 300 meters above the sea, the island’s capital offers narrow winding streets and breathtaking vistas.
- Option A: Stay in Fira for a leisurely lunch with a view.
- Option B: Join a wooden boat cruise to the volcano’s crater and hot springs (optional/extra charge).
- Option C: Visit the famous Perissa Black Sand Beach for a refreshing swim (on request).
Return: We head back to Athinios Port for our return journey, arriving in Crete by evening with a transfer back to your resort.

ℹ️ Essential Information

Total Duration: 11–12 Hours.
Time on Santorini: A full 6 hours of exploration.
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and your camera.

Departure & Return Location

TRANSFER FROM HOTELS

Agia Pelagia/Ligaria*: 6:40/6:35 – 20:30
Ammoudara : 7:00 – 19:00
Karteros/Kokkini Hani: 7:00 – 19:30
Gouves: 6:40 – 20:00
Analipsi/Anissaras: 6:25 – 20:00
Hersonissos: 6:35 – 20:00
Stalis/Malia: 5:45/6:05 – 20:30

Departure Port

Heraklion Port

Price List

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Price Includes

Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus
Professional Driver
Tour Guide
Boat tickets to Santorini and back on high speed boat of Sea Jets
All the legal taxes
Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ

Not included – pay on the spot

Museum Entrance / Guided Museum Tour
Food and drinks.
Volcano cruise

Should take

Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
Swimsuit / Beachtowel
Comfortable shoes
Water
Passport

Guide Languages

English
Russian
German
French
Italian
Dutch
Polish
Czech

Day Trip to Santorini from Crete

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