About this activity
Discover the beauty of Santorini on this guided day trip by boat from Crete. Cruise on the Aegean Sea, take a guided tour, and enjoy free time to explore Oia and Fira at your own pace.
- Visit the famed Santorini Island during your holiday in Crete by boat.
- Explore the breathtakingly beautiful villages of Oia and Fira.
- Enjoy a full-day excursion to Santorini with a guide on the bus.
Full description
Board a high-speed vessel and enjoy a scenic ferry cruise from Crete to the island of Santorini.
Upon arrival in Santorini, you will be transferred from the port to the magnificent village of Oia in the north.
During the transfer, an experienced guide on the bus will share many interesting facts about Santorini, its history, features, and secrets.
In Oia, you will have free time to visit picturesque spots and viewpoints and enjoy breathtaking views.
The town of Oia is famous worldwide for its iconic panoramic views, Cycladic architecture with white houses, and churches with blue domes.
After Oia, the tour continues to the capital of Santorini – the town of Fira.
Fira is just as beautiful as Oia, with breathtaking views of the sea and Caldera from its streets.
You can visit the large Orthodox Cathedral on the main square in the center of Fira and walk through the city.
Fira is full of interesting and picturesque spots and corners. You will have almost 1.5-2 hours there to explore on your own.
The tour will end with a transfer to the Santorini port, where you will take a return trip to Crete.
What's Included
- Ferry tickets
- Guided tour of Santorini
- Free time in Oia and Fira
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Optional volcano boat tour
Meeting And Pickup
Departure to Santorini from Heraklion Port. Pickup and drop-off at hotel entrances or meeting points are within a short walking distance. Confirmation of the exact departure time will be received the evening before the tour.
Important information
- The ferry departs from the port at 8 am. You will be picked up earlier.
- Departure times from hotels depend on their distance from the port. You will receive your departure time and location the day before the tour starts.
- The trip is dependent on the weather. In case of bad weather, the trip may be cancelled or rescheduled, and you will receive a refund.
- Infants must sit with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seats.
- This trip is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- What to bring: Passport or ID card, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, cash, comfortable shoes.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 48 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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