About this activity
Experience the Best of Santorini in One Day! Discover the beauty of Santorini on this unforgettable day trip. Stroll through the charming village of Oia, wander the lively streets of Fira, and take in breathtaking Caldera views, all while immersing yourself in the island’s unique atmosphere and rich history.
- Explore the iconic villages of Oia and Fira.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Caldera.
- Stroll through charming streets and local shops.
Full description
Discover the Magic of Santorini! Join us for an unforgettable journey to Santorini, one of Greece’s most breathtaking islands. From charming villages to stunning volcanic landscapes, this excursion offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
TOUR PROGRAM
⚓ Embarkation at the Ports of Heraklion and Rethymno
At the departure port, passengers will receive their tickets, which include their assigned bus number for boarding upon arrival in Santorini.
✅ Arrival in Santorini
Upon disembarkation, our guides will meet guests at the bus and assist them with boarding.
1️⃣ First Stop: Oia
The first stop is the picturesque village of Oia, where visitors will have approximately 1.5 hours to take in breathtaking views and admire the unique Cycladic architecture.
2️⃣ Second Stop: Fira
Next, the tour continues to Fira, the dazzling capital of Santorini. Visitors can wander through its charming streets, explore shops selling traditional products, and take in the stunning Caldera views. In Fira, travelers may either continue exploring the town or choose an optional excursion to the Santorini Volcano.
🌋 Optional Excursion to the Volcano (Additional Charge)
Starting from mid-May, visitors can board a traditional wooden boat to the Santorini Volcano. This experience offers a close-up view of the island’s volcanic beauty and the opportunity to swim in its therapeutic hot springs.
⚠️ Note: On days with high visitor traffic, the itinerary may be adjusted, with Fira as the first stop, to ensure a smooth experience for all participants.
What's Included
- Transfer (if selected)
- Ferry tickets
- Guided tour of Santorini
- Free time in Oia and Fira
- Food and drinks
- Optional volcano boat tour
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up and drop-off will be at the hotel entrance or a nearby meeting point, within a short walking distance. The exact time and location will be sent to you via email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.
Available from the following regions: Ierapetra, Istro, Vathi, Ammoudara (Agios Nikolaos), Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Plaka, Milatos, Sisi, Malia, Stalida, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Analipsi, Kato Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Heraklion, Ammoudara (Heraklion), Ligaria, Agia Pelagia, Fodele, Bali, Panormo, Lavris, Skaleta, Stavromenos, Pigianos Kampos, Adelianos Kampos, Rethymno, Paralia Kourna, Georgioupolis.
Important Information
- Departure from the Heraklion and Rethymno ports at 8:00 AM. You will be taken to the port 30-40 minutes before departure (if you selected the tour with transfer).
- Please note that you will be picked up in advance, and the time depends on the distance from the port and the number of bus stops (if you selected the tour with transfer). Pickup times are between 5:40 AM and 7:05 AM..
- The ferry journey takes approximately 1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes from Heraklion port, and approximately 2 hours 20 minutes from Rethymno port, depending on weather conditions.
- The ferry returns to Heraklion port at approximately 6:00 PM and to Rethymno port at around 7:30 PM.
- The departure port depends on your hotel’s location and the ferry schedule.
- Infants must sit with their parents on the bus (no separate seats).
- A minimum of 15 participants is required to form a group in each language. If the required number is not met, the bus may be bilingual, or English will be the primary language.
- Available upon request (subject to a minimum number of participants): Dutch, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, and Italian.
- What to bring: Comfortable shoes, Swimwear, Water, Comfortable clothes, Cash, Passport or ID card (copy accepted).
- Weather-dependent: The trip may be canceled or rescheduled in case of unfavorable weather conditions.
- This trip is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 48 hours before the experience for a full refund [].
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Kartą aplankyti tikrai verta. Ačiū gidei Skaistei už dėmesingumą, nuoširdumą, organizuotumą bei įdomias istorijas ir pasakojimus.
Collected from Hersonissos @6:30am and back home @7:45pm. Full day trip had fun, organised very well with pickup and drop offs. Visited the Santorini iconic spots had 1.5hr in Oia and 2hr in Fira which was enough for us (didn’t do volcano tour) . Christos was our tour guide gave us lots of information. We went on a Sunday 1st Sep and Santorini wasn’t that busy at all. Santorini a bit overrated but worth it for us instead of going for a week holiday, too expensive to stay over there. 10/10 trip very happy.
Наш гид на Санторини-Галина.Хочется выразить огромную благодарность Галине.Экскурсия организована на высшем уровне. Слушать Галину- одно удовольствие. Она все так интересно и познавательно рассказала, показала.мы даже не заметили , как пролетело время. Экскурсия была 31.05.Спасибо большое. Если вернулись бы и ещё поехать куда-то на экскурсию в Греции были бы очень рады, чтобы она снова была бы нашим гидом. С благодарностью за прекрасно проведённое время.
Kartą aplankyti tikrai verta. Ačiū gidei Skaistei už dėmesingumą, nuoširdumą, organizuotumą bei įdomias istorijas ir pasakojimus.
Really great excursion! The accompaniment is perfect from start to finish. Top French-speaking guide. Be careful, it’s a long day, departure at 6 a.m. return at 9 p.m. Concerning the cities: 1h30 in Oia and 2h30 in Fira which was more than enough for us. Magnificent landscape, lots of explanations during bus travel, and independent visit on site. Be careful if you get sick on the boat, 3 hours on the ferry which rocks a lot! I do not recommend with young children, because there are a lot of people and a lot of transport. It’s an excuse to make, which I recommend with my eyes closed.
Good guide with valuable information. Good driver. The boat trip was very pleasant. All in all a great experience at a good price.
The organization of the day tour to Santorini was very good. Everything went smoothly and according to plan. The tour guide was competent and friendly, which made the trip enjoyable. Unfortunately, I have to mention that the number of tourists was far too high. The island was incredibly crowded, which spoiled the experience somewhat. It was difficult to fully enjoy the beauty of Santorini because you were constantly surrounded by crowds of people.
Good guide with valuable information. Good driver. The boat trip was very pleasant. All in all a great experience at a good price.
Tegime tütrega reisi kassa juuli keskpaigas.Selgeks sai tõsiasi, et tipphooajal ei ole mõtet Santorinile minna – meeletud turistide hordid ja metsik kuumus. Saar ise oli muidugi ilus ja saime ka ikoonilised fotod tehtud, kuid siiski…
Oleksin teadnud, ei oleks seekord sinna läinud. Hind suhteliselt krõbe, selle raha eest oleks päris mitu muud ekskursiooni saanud.
Тур виявився дуже важким, всюди величезні черги на сонці, пароплав спізнився,всі чекали на палючому сонці, вільний час в місті Іа година, враховуючи з них час до автобуса 15 хв , величезні черги з людей, зробити нормально фото дуже важко нажаль, в місті Фірм було більше часу, але менше прекрасних архітектурних споруд. Ресторан по рекомендації гіда виявився досить вартісним, хоча позиціонувався як “недорогий”.Гід в цілому дуже мало супроводжував екскурсію.
Враховуючи всі мінуси їхати з дітьми та людьми які повільно пересуваються взагалі немає сенсу.
Very nice and motivated guide and good organization. We would have liked to have stayed a little longer in Oia, but otherwise it was a well-planned and timed trip.
Loved Santorini. So much to see and not enough time there to really take all in. Definitely worth a visit. Our tour guide Liliia was so much so knowledgeable about the island and the history was so interesting, and our driver was so friendly.
The trip was very well organized and everything went perfectly. From the pick-up at the hotel, to the ferry, to the bus on Santorini and the ferry back to Heraklion and the bus to the hotel, everyone was super punctual and the trips were as pleasant as possible. Our guide (Kula) was very nice and not only gave us facts about the island but also about Greece in general and her private life (which I really liked). I think that the time in both cities was really enough for a day trip and even though there were 3 cruise ships docked off the island, it was less busy than expected (our guide gave us tips on where the less crowded parts of the cities are). I would definitely recommend the tour and would love to do it again myself!
A very successful trip!
Es war super organisiert und der Ausflug hat sich mega gelohnt.