Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete
Overview
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Santorini, the gem of Cyclades. Well known worldwide island for the view of Caldera, its picturesque white houses built on its cliffs and the famous volcanic sand beaches. The fact that it’s just 2 hours away from the island of Crete, makes this activity a Must-Do when you visit Heraklion.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Heraklion
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive to the port of Heraklion will differ.
Sailing In Cretan and Aegean Sea
Begin your adventure with a scenic 2-hour boat ride across the Aegean Sea. Board a modern catamaran from Heraklion Port and relax with sea views. Grab a coffee or snack from the onboard bar as you cruise toward magical Santorini.
Options
Polish: Hersonisos, Malia
Pick-up from specific points: : Malia, Stalis, and Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari areas Pickup included
Italian: Agia Pelagia or Sisi
Pick-up from specific points:: Sisi, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria area Pickup included
French: Agia Pelagia or Sisi
Pick-up from specific points:: Sisi, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria area Pickup included
Russian: Agia Pelagia or Sisi
Pick-up from specific points:: Sisi, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria area Pickup included
English: Hersonisos, Malia
Pick-up from specific points: : Malia, Stalis, and Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari areas Pickup included
Russian: Anissaras, Gouves
Pick-up from specific points: : Anissaras, Gouves, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Analipsi and Ammoudara area Pickup included
German: Hersonisos, Malia
Pick-up from specific points: : Malia, Stalis, and Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari areas Pickup included
Polish: Agia Pelagia or Sisi
Pick-up from specific points:: Sisi, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria area Pickup included
Russian: No transfer included
Meeting point:: SeaJets Kiosk of Heraklion Port
Polish: Anissaras, Gouves
Pick-up from specific points: : Anissaras, Gouves, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Analipsi and Ammoudara area Pickup included
English: Anissaras, Gouves
Pick-up from specific points: : Anissaras, Gouves, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Analipsi and Ammoudara area Pickup included
French: Hersonisos, Malia
Pick-up from specific points: : Malia, Stalis, and Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari areas Pickup included
Russian: Hersonisos, Malia
Pick-up from specific points: : Malia, Stalis, and Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari areas Pickup included
Polish: No transfer included
Meeting point:: SeaJets Kiosk of Heraklion Port
German: Agia Pelagia or Sisi
Pick-up from specific points:: Sisi, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria area Pickup included
German: Anissaras, Gouves
Pick-up from specific points: : Anissaras, Gouves, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Analipsi and Ammoudara area Pickup included
English: No transfer included
Meeting point:: SeaJets Kiosk of Heraklion Port
English: Agia Pelagia or Sisi
Pick-up from specific points:: Sisi, Agia Pelagia, Lygaria area Pickup included
Italian: Anissaras, Gouves
Pick-up from specific points: : Anissaras, Gouves, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Analipsi and Ammoudara area Pickup included
Italian: Hersonisos, Malia
Pick-up from specific points: : Malia, Stalis, and Hersonissos, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari areas Pickup included
From Elounda, Agios Nikolaos
Pick up from resorts: Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Istron & Ierapetra Pickup included
Italian: No transfer included
Meeting point:: SeaJets Kiosk of Heraklion Port
French: No transfer included
Meeting point:: SeaJets Kiosk of Heraklion Port
French: Anissaras, Gouves
Pick-up from specific points: : Anissaras, Gouves, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Analipsi and Ammoudara area Pickup included
German: No transfer included
Meeting point:: SeaJets Kiosk of Heraklion Port
What‘s Included
Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Driver
Tour Guide
Ferry Tickets by high-speed boat
Snacks
Cruise from Santorini to the Volcano (20€)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
136 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not to be missed - A perfect day
sarahjoanne0423,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this trip. Really well organised and the perfect way to see Santorini. A beautiful destination, not to be missed. We have some beautiful photos. The views are breathtaking. Don't miss this trip. Our tour guide was great, she gave lots of great information while we were on the coach.
Worth it!
Karin und Familie,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Santorini is a breathtakingly beautiful island that offers new, wonderful impressions of Greece. It is quite crowded, which we don't particularly like - but since it is absolutely worth seeing, a day trip was just right for us. This tour was great, especially because of our very nice, competent tour guide Carine. She guided our group perfectly throughout the day. Normally, we prefer to go on our own, but this time it worked out well for us. A major advantage was the interesting and engaging information from Carine during the bus ride about the island. Some things that we probably wouldn't have discovered on our own. We had the time in the cities at our own disposal and could use it as we wished. This made it an optimal interplay of a guided and a self-guided tour. I can absolutely recommend this tour!
Nice wee tour
Kylie A,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good trip, great tour guide, clear instructions. Good amount of time at each town for 'free time' Beautiful spot. Long day, but definitely value for money
Disappointed with the pickup and drop off
zanid2026,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00According to the pickup locations our hotel Hersonissos Mitsis Lugana was a pick up and drop off point. The hotel is a very large big entrance and easy assessable for any bus. In the morning, we waited at our hotel only to receive a call that we have to walk to a buss stop. It is stressful cause we do not know the language here and have no clue where this municipal buss stop was. It clearly said the pickup is AT THE HOTEL. After we finally got the bus he drove to all the other pickup zones. All off the pickups was done AT their hotels. We were the only ones who had to walk far . When it was drop off time he dropped us off in the main street. Not even close to our hotel. I was disappointed cause we were mislead . We were not collected and dropped at the pickup point we paid for.
Very crowded boat ride. ...
Sarah s,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Very crowded boat ride. 20 coach buses waiting for boat to dock . Terrible sound system on coach bus making it impossible to understand every 3rd word of a thick accented tour guide. Visited same 2 cities as the 20 buses and towns were shoulder to shoulder visitors . Tour guide dropped off to shop and to try to get photos. Would not recommend .
santorini trip
Sandra s,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00i had imagined Santorini to be so different, Views were beautiful, the 2 places we stopped to visit were very quirky. But i’m glad i only went for a day trip and not a holiday. But still glad i did the trip . ticked off my bucket lidt
Overrated trip
Valentins S,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Very overrated trip. For this price, I expected way more. To be clear, I traveled from Heraklion, and the price per person was €200 for day in Santorini. So, what was included in this price: A guide with fancy stories. Bus transfer from the hotel to Heraklion port and back. Fast boat, 2-hour journey to Santorini port and return to Heraklion. Bus transfer from Santorini port to Oia and Fira. In both towns, you can walk around for about 1.5 hours + - Nice photos, if the weather allows it. Before you can take any photos, you may need to wait in queues, which can take around 10 minutes. So keep checking the time because the bus will not wait for you. Both Oia and Fira are very expensive. I mean, even a small souvenir costs around €60. A meal for 2 people will cost €60+ as well. Of course, the magnet will still cost €2.50. :) The views are beautiful, but nothing that special, I would say. Half of Crete has similar views if you know where to find them. Worst part is that the time is very limited. You don’t have enough time to visit all the places, so you need to choose carefully. Don’t forget about the queues for photos as well. Nobody will wait for you, so you constantly need to check the time because it goes by quickly. I would give it 4 starts if they will include vulcano visit. You can also visit volcano for extra price, but for such a short time, I don't understand how this is possible.
The best excursion
krist na 892,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best excursion ever, because of the guide Maria ...IT was realy good choice to go with them
A 10 out of 10 experinece!!
RanEQ W,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Quick tip for the no pickup persons. Look out for a sign on a bus for the tour operator or for a person carrying a sign board so you avoid being stuck in an unecessarily long line at the Seajets ticket window. Otherwise I had a great time on the tour, Sartoni is beautiful and I am glad I went at this time as the crowd was not too overwhelming. Maria our tour guide was one of the loveliest persons I have ever experienced. She will have you even singing along and Mr George was a good driver keeping us all safe.
Stopped at Oia and Fira...
Patricia D,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Stopped at Oia and Fira with most time spent in Fira. Could have done with a little more time in Oia but nonetheless we enjoyed our visit. We went on 1st May and the places were busy. Our guide was excellent.
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