Santorini Tour from Heraklion

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Santorini Tour from Heraklion

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$205.00

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Language: German, English, French, Polish

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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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

Transport
Bus tour

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

4.1 /5

Based on 131 reviews from verified customers

Review categories

Service

4.3/5

Safety

4.3/5

Staff

4.3/5

Value for money

3.8/5

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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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Luisa
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5
October 4, 2025
Traveled with family
Es war ein wunderschöner Ausflug mit einer super Organisation. Unsere Reiseleiterin war super und hat uns auch noch einiges zur Insel erzählt. Es ist auf jeden Fall eine Reise wert.
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Nest Resourt
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4.2
September 27, 2025
Traveled with a group of friends
Die Reiseleiterin war richtig klasse. Sie hat sich super gekümmert und hat mit ihren Tipps dazu beigetragen, dass es trotz der Menschenmassen gut voran ging. Ihre Erfahrungen und Erzählungen waren amüsant und witzig. Vielen Dank dafür!
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xmxrcx_xfficixlx
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4.6
September 22, 2025
Traveled with family
Die erste Stadt Oia fanden wir nicht so schön! Hotspots waren extrem Überlaufen. Für solch ein Preis hätten wir uns ein wenig mehr erwartet. Aber die Schiffsfahrt war glaube ich die, die am teuersten war. Das Mittagessen mit der Führung wo man sich freiwillig entscheinden kann war hervorrangend.
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Birgit und Hartmut.
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3
September 20, 2025
Traveled as a couple
Der Transfer von Heraklion nach Santorini, dort in die Orte und der Rücktransfer waren insgesamt sehr gut. Die Reiseleiterin hat uns sehr gut informiert über die Lebensweise, die Geschichte, das Leben und die Kultur der Menschen auf Santorini. An den Zielorten war es kaum möglich aufgrund der Menschenmassen an bestimmten Sehenswürdigkeiten zu gelangen, was zeitlich dann gar nicht möglich war. Die Restaurants etc. waren überfüllt und die Preise, erheblich! Schade, sonst eine schöne Insel.
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OAW
Verified booking
4.2
September 15, 2025
Traveled as a couple
Die Organisation war super, die Reiseleiterin Top. Die Busse hätten etwas mehr Platz haben können. Der Ausflug war bis auf den Rücktransfer ein echt schöner Tag. Beim Rücktransfer saßen wir schon im richtigen Bus und wurden dann in einen anderen Bus umgesetzt. Dieser fuhr dann jedes Hotel an nur unser Hotel wurde nicht angefahren. Wir standen wieder vorm Creta Maris.

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