Santorini Tour from Heraklion
Excursions & day trips

Santorini Tour from Heraklion

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$183.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Do this because
  • Boat trip from Crete to Santorini
  • Free time in both Oia and Fira
  • See a different Greek island
What to expect

The volcanic island of Santorini lies north of Crete. And this daytrip by fast catamaran is a great chance to take a close-up look at it. Curved around a colossal, sea-filled caldera that was formed by a massive volcanic eruption 3,500 years ago, it's all black cliffs, whitewashed villages and blue-domed churches. It's picture-postcard Greece.

Once you're on dry land, you'll take off on a scenic tour, exploring many of the island's attractions and learning about its history. Explore a caldera-edge town, where whitewashed houses, cobbled streets and tavernas cascade down the cliff-face in steep terraces.

You'll then have some free time in both Oia and the island's capital, Fira. Spend an hour or so snapping up treats in the quaint shops and boutiques. Or, visit some of the best lookouts to take photos – the views over the caldera are great. It's made for selfies.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Departure from Heraklion port at 08:00, arriving in Santorini between 10:30 and 11:00
  • Return from Santorini at approx 17:00 and arrival at Heraklion at about 19:30
  • Lunch and drinks not included
  • The visit to the volcano is optional and can be booked on board
  • Print your e-ticket and present it when boarding the boat
  • Please be at the port at least 45 minutes before departure
  • This is a very popular and in-demand activity. Expect higher levels of attendance during July and August
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
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Provider
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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