Santorini Tour from Chania Area or Rethymno
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
The volcanic island of Santorini lies north of Crete. And this daytrip by fast cat 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 town where whitewashed houses, cobbled streets and tavernas cascade down the cliff-face in steep terraces.
You'll spend about 90 minutes in Oia – the village with the most magnificent views on Santorini. From its lofty clifftop perch, the panorama over the volcanic caldera is pure wow-factor. Then it's on to Fira, the island's capital. You'll have an hour or so to snap up treats in the quaint shops and boutiques.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a very popular and in-demand activity. Expect higher levels of attendance during July and August
Visit to the volcano is optional and can be booked on board
The order of the itinerary might change on the day
Bring your passport or official EU identification
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Bring a hat
Food and drinks are not included
Subject to weather conditions
Please note the starting time is the earliest pick up time but pick up times can vary and depend on your hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transfer to the port and back
Land excursion on Santorini
Escort
Boat tickets
Lunch / Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Santorini
Arrival in Santorini The itinerary lasts almost 1 and 55 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes from Heraklion and 2 hours and 30 minutes from Rethymno, depending on the weather conditions. At the port of Santorini, our escorts (dressed in a SEAJETS uniform and holding signs with the bus numbers) will welcome the participants and escort them in the right buses.
Oia
First Stop: Oia Then, the buses will leave for Oia. The participants will stay there for approximately 2 hours. Later on, the bus will depart for the next stop, Fira. On days of heavy traffic, variations on schedule may occur and the busses might stop first at Fira.
Options
From Chania
From Chania
Pickup included
From Rehtymno
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was a long day but so...
Densie J,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a long day but so worth it , everything went like clockwork .. ferry crossing was fabulous , bus pick up good , Santorini however was disappointing , such a tourist trap , so many people ,got to see the iconic views
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