Viator
From €194
Full-day Santorini Island Trip From Crete
Begin your journey at the departure port, where a kiosk and on-site staff are available to assist you. Present your voucher to receive your ferry ticket, which includes your assigned bus number for arrival in Santorini. The ferry ride takes approx. 1 hour and 55 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes from Heraklion, or about 2 hours and 20 minutes from Rethymno, depending on weather. Upon arrival, staff with signs displaying bus numbers will greet you and guide you to your vehicle. Your first stop is the famous village of Oia, known for its stunning views and traditional Cycladic architecture. You’ll have around 1.5 hours to explore. On busy days, the tour may begin in Fira instead. Next, the excursion continues to Fira, the capital of Santorini. Stroll through its quaint streets, visit local shops, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Caldera. While in Fira, you can join an optional Volcano tour (extra cost), offered from mid-May. It includes a boat trip and a swim in the hot springs.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Location
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Santorini Volcano
Begin your journey at the departure port, where a kiosk and on-site staff are available to assist you. Present your voucher to receive your ferry ticket, which includes your assigned bus number for arrival in Santorini. The ferry ride takes approx. 1 hour and 55 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes from Heraklion, or about 2 hours and 20 minutes from Rethymno, depending on weather. Upon arrival, staff with signs displaying bus numbers will greet you and guide you to your vehicle. Your first stop is the famous village of Oia, known for its stunning views and traditional Cycladic architecture. You’ll have around 1.5 hours to explore. On busy days, the tour may begin in Fira instead. Next, the excursion continues to Fira, the capital of Santorini. Stroll through its quaint streets, visit local shops, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Caldera. While in Fira, you can join an optional Volcano tour (extra cost), offered from mid-May. It includes a boat trip and a swim in the hot springs.
480 min
What's included
- Return boat transfers to Santorini
- Tour escort/host
- Local taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only/ only if mentioned in the option)
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Optional tour to Volcano
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- ATTENTION: by law all full names, birthdates and nationality is mandatory in order to participate on any boat tour.
- Kindly note that wheelchair accessibility is available only for the boat transportation, not for the bus.
- Don't forget to bring your passport or ID for the excursion. A photo of the document on your phone is also acceptable.
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Transfer: Milatos-Sissi
Departure from Heraklion Port: Pick up provided from Milatos till Sissi Pickup included
Transfer: From Fodele
Departure from Heraklion Port: Pick up from Fodele Pickup included
Transfer:Elounda & Ag. Nikolao
Departure from Heraklion Port: Pick up from Elounda, Agios Nikolaos Pickup included
Transfer:A.Pelagia till Malia
Departure from Heraklion Port : Pick up from Amoudara/Karteros/Kokkini/Gouves/Gournes/Analipsi/Anisaras/Hersonissos/Stalis/Malia/Ag.Pelagia Pickup included
Transfer: Chania
Departure from Rethymnon Port: Pick up from Kolymbari/Rapaniana/Tavronitis/Maleme/Gerani/Platanias/Ag.Marina/k.Stalos/Galatas/Daratso/Chania/Kalives Pickup included
No Transfer: Rethymnon Port
Departure from Rethymnon Port: No transfer offered. Departure from Rethymnon port. Pickup included
No Transfer: Heraklion Port
Departure from Herklion Port: No pick up transfer offered. Meeting place at Heraklion Port Pickup included
Transfer: Bali till Rethymnon
Departure from Rethymnon Port: Pick up from Bali/Panormos/Scaleta/Sfakaki/Adelianos Kampos/Rethymnon/Atsipopoulo Pickup included
Transfer: Georgioupolis
Departure from Rethymnon Port Pickup included
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