Why choose this Crete tour ?

Santorini, the gem of Cyclades. Well known worldwide island for the view of Caldera, its picturesque white houses built on its cliffs and the famous volcanic sand beaches. The fact that it’s just 2 hours away from the island of Crete, makes this activity a Must-Do when you visit Heraklion.



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What makes Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete a unique experience ?

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.

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)

Arrival on Santorini after about 2 hours boat trip.
Embarkation on the buses for the guided tour.

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.

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:
1) 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)
2) stay longer in Fira and enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the breathtaking Caldera of Santorini.

Return to the port, embarkation on the boat and return to Heraklion port.

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.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • French: Anissaras, Gouves
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    Pick-up from specific points: : Anissaras, Gouves, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Analipsi and Ammoudara area
    Pickup included
  • Meeting Point: Port
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  • French: Hersonisos, Malia
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    Pick-up from specific points: : Malia, Stalis, and Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari areas
    Pickup included
  • English: Agia Pelagia or Sisi
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    Pick-up from specific points:: Sisi, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria area
    Pickup included
  • Russian: Anissaras, Gouves
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    Pick-up from specific points: : Anissaras, Gouves, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Analipsi and Ammoudara area
    Pickup included
  • Russian: Agia Pelagia or Sisi
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    Pick-up from specific points:: Sisi, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria area
    Pickup included
  • Pick up Sissi,Agia Pelagia
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    Additional Pick up: This is an option in order to accomodate participants who stay in the areas of Agia Pelagia, Sissi, Milatos&Fodele
    Pickup included
  • French: No transfer included
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    Meeting point:: SeaJets Kiosk of Heraklion Port
  • German: Hersonisos, Malia
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    Pick-up from specific points: : Malia, Stalis, and Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari areas
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  • English: No transfer included
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    Meeting point:: SeaJets Kiosk of Heraklion Port
  • German: No transfer included
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    Meeting point:: SeaJets Kiosk of Heraklion Port

Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide
  • Ferry Tickets by high-speed boat
  • Cruise from Santorini to the Volcano

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Special Instructions:

    When you arrive at the port of Heraklion, your guide will help you find the desk where you can exchange your voucher with your ferry tickets.
    Please ask the crew members or our staff for any assistance you might need.

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  • This Tour is Provided by Cretan Odyssey.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 91 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.