Santorini Tour from Heraklion
Excursions & day trips

Santorini Tour from Heraklion

4.2/5

Excellent
136 reviews
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$207.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • 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
  • Lunch and drinks not included
  • This is a very popular and in-demand activity. Expect higher levels of attendance during July and August
  • The itinerary order may change on the day of the tour
  • Departs Heraklion port at 08:00, arriving in Santorini between 10:30 and 11:00
  • Returns from Santorini at approx 16:00 arriving in Heraklion at about 18:15
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
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.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2 /5

Based on 136 reviews from verified customers


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Service

4.3/5

Safety

4.3/5

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4.3/5

Value for money

3.8/5


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  • B

    BOB

    Verified booking

    5

    November 1, 2025

    Logistik war super, Transfer vom Hotel zur Fähre und auf der Insel Santorini war sehr gut organisiert, auch auf der Rückfahrt. Unser Guide auf der Insel hatte unglaublich großes Wissen, welches er auch gut vermitteln konnte.

  • M

    Matze

    Verified booking

    4.2

    November 1, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Santorini ist eine sehr schöne Insel, war bei unserem Ausflug am 30.10. schon sehr voll. Es lagen noch 2 Kreuzfahrtschiffe im Hafen. Im Sommer, wenn noch mehr Schiffe dort täglich anlegen, würde ich nicht dorthin fahren, da man dann durch die engen Gassen in Fira und Oia kaum noch durchkommt. Unser Ausflug war trotz der langen Transferzeiten schön, die Reiseleitung kompetent und freundlich. Leider wurden wir in dem Lokal, welches uns die Reiseleiterin empfahl, massiv abgezockt.

  • U

    Ursula Sommer

    Verified booking

    5

    October 31, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Gute Reiseleitung mit Tipps z.B zum Essen

  • S

    Sarah

    Verified booking

    5

    October 28, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Dieser Ausflug war perfekt organisiert! Es hat alles gut geklappt wie beschrieben. Es war ein tolles Erlebnis. Unsere Reiseleiterin war sehr nett und kompetent!!!

  • A

    Antje

    Verified booking

    4.6

    October 24, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Es war sehr krass durchgetaktet und ich habe mich ein bisschen durch den Tag gehetzt gefühlt.

  • M

    Marimar

    Verified booking

    3.4

    October 7, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    Der Ausflug ist von der Zeit etwas eng bemessen.

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