From Heraklion: Day Trip to Santorini

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From Heraklion: Day Trip to Santorini
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From Heraklion: Day Trip to Santorini

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By: Platanos Tours
4.7 ★ 760 reviews
10 hours
Estimated tour length
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation 24 hours before the trip
Group
No Pick Up Included
Port of Heraklion, at the Seajets boat embarkation point
Licensed guide
English-speaking guide

Highlights

  • Discover the beauty of Santorini on board an air-conditioned bus
  • Get unique views from the northernmost village of Oia
  • Take an optional boat ride to the volcanic caldera
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Description

Climb aboard a luxury high-speed catamaran in Heraklion harbor for the 2.5-hour crossing to Santorini. 

Upon arrival, take a tour of the beautiful island by air-conditioned bus and get an informative commentary about the history of one of the most romantic destinations in Greece.

Travel to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip for magnificent views of the typical blue and white houses across the hillside.

Continue to the capital at Fira and get some free time to browse the shops or enjoy a drink at a bar with views of the volcano. Go for a stroll along a black sand beach at Perissa or Perivolos before the return boat departure at 5:45 PM.

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Itinerary

  • Climb aboard a luxury high-speed catamaran in Heraklion harbor for the 2.5-hour crossing to Santorini.
  • On arrival, tour the island by air-conditioned bus with informative commentary about the history of one of Greece's most romantic destinations.
  • Travel to the village of Oia, at the northernmost tip, for magnificent views of the typical blue and white houses across the hillside.
  • Continue to the capital, Fira, with free time to browse the shops or enjoy a drink at a bar overlooking the volcano.
  • Stroll along a black sand beach at Perissa or Perivolos.
  • Return boat departure at 5:45 PM.
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What's included

  • High speed catamaran boat trip to Santorini from Heraklion port
  • Bus tour of Santorini island
  • Guide on the bus
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Not included

  • Boat tour of the volcano in Santorini, available to purchase on site for €20
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
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Additional information

Meeting point
Port of Heraklion, at the Seajets boat embarkation point.

Important information:

This option doesn't include hotel pick-up or drop off. Please be at the port 30min before boat departure.

  • Language: English
  • Starting time: 8:40 AM
  • Tour from Port (without Hotel Pick-Up)

What to bring :

  • Passport or ID card

 

 

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Cancelation Policy

Free cancellation 24 hours before the trip

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About the provider

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Reviews About Platanos Tours

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  • 5/5
    12.06.2025
    I had an amazing time during my day trip to Elafonisi. I got picked up on time, the rides were very safe, I learned a lot about cretan history. The...
    Beyza Ar
    Beyza Ar
  • 5/5
    16.09.2025
    The excursion was very well organized, and our guide, Iorgos, provided clear explanations and was a very pleasant person.
    F Bell
    F Bell
  • 5/5
    26.09.2025
    Our private tour in Crete was honestly the highlight of our trip. Visiting the peaceful monastery felt so special—our guide shared stories and local traditions that made the place come...
    Kris Douglas
    Kris Douglas
  • 5/5
    03.12.2025
    Every single year we book our holidays with Platanos tours.That is ferries or planes from Crete to Athens and then our flights from Athens to Asia or USA. Always at the...
    Yanna Markou
    Yanna Markou
  • 5/5
    26.09.2025
    Both the driver and the tour gid made our day amazing. They were really careful both. A lot of information was given to us for the Greek culture. Thank to...
    Borislav Andonov
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