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The 12 Best Santorini Day Trips from Crete

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The caldera is a fast ferry away, and a day trip beats an overnight for most travellers. Below are the best Santorini day trips from Crete: which sail from Heraklion and which from Rethymno, how many hours you get on the island, whether a bus tour of Oia and Fira is included, and the full cost of the crossing.

Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets

Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets - Getting to Santorini: early pickup and the 2.5-hour ferry

From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat - Crossing by high-speed catamaran: what feels different at sea

2.From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 279 reviews · 13 hours · from $243

A long, organized day from Rethymno to Santorini by high-speed boat and air-conditioned bus, with guided time in Oia and Fira.

“We have visited one of the most charming place of the world. The visit started 7.30 in the morning, when we have to be on Rethimno port. We left the car outside the harbour, on the street, no tax. A lady guided us to a line that end by taking the tickets. Be carefull: on this ticket is writen the number of the bus we had to take in Santorini port. We checked in with smart phone, but it is to recomand knowing the name of the tourist company you booked. At 8.00 sharp the quick ferry "Seajet" went to Santorini island. The trip on the sea eas 2,5 hours.…”

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Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit

Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit - The Island Bus Tour: Why It Makes Sense Before You Wander

Heraklion or Ag Nikolaos: Oia & Fira Full-Day Santorini Trip

Heraklion or Ag Nikolaos: Oia & Fira Full-Day Santorini Trip - Oia’s northern cliffs: the photos are real, and the free time is your friend

4.Heraklion or Ag Nikolaos: Oia & Fira Full-Day Santorini Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 212 reviews · 11 - 13 hours · from $234

Full-day Santorini tour from Heraklion or Agios Nikolaos by catamaran and air-conditioned bus, with Oia views and Fira free time.

“Expérience Stressante Nous avons beaucoup de difficultés a trouver le point de rendez-vous pour récupérer nos billets de bateau. Le guide n’était pas présent à ce rendez-vous et nous n’avons fait sa connaissance qu’à santorini. Ce n’est pas si grave mais nous n’étions pas prévenu. À l’avenir il serait souhaitable d’être plus explicite et de pouvoir joindre quelqu’un sur portable. Nous avons vraiment eu peur de rater le bateau!”

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From Heraklion: Santorini Day Tour with Optional Transfer

From Heraklion: Santorini Day Tour with Optional Transfer - The ferry crossing over the Cretan Sea

5.From Heraklion: Santorini Day Tour with Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 154 reviews · 14 hours · from $199

A 14-hour Heraklion to Santorini day tour with ferry crossing, guided time in Oia and Fira, plus optional Volcano hot-springs swim.

“The guide Alexandria was great! The bus driver was very skilled, those roads are wild! The views were breathtaking but happy we visited Santorini in low season as the crowds were nuts! If you took this tour in high season, you would need more time in Olia. The Seajet boat ride was very comfortable.”

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Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete

Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete - Price and Value: Is $203.70 a Good Deal?

6.Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 117 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $203

Sail from Heraklion to Santorini for a guided day in Oia and Fira, with ferry transfers included and optional volcano cruise.

“Great way to get a small taste of Santorini. No matter when you go its going to be packed! Our tour guide was informative, driver had amazing skills! They also comunicated very well when they weather had turned and the ferries weren't moving I was concerned about our day to leave but they assured me I would be refunded if the weather caused a cancelation, but thank goodness it all worked out well. We loved our day trip!”

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From Chania: Full-Day Trip to Santorini

From Chania: Full-Day Trip to Santorini - Oia at the volcanic rim: the view you came for

7.From Chania: Full-Day Trip to Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 97 reviews · 13 hours · from $282

Day trip from Chania to Santorini by high-speed catamaran and A/C bus. Oia caldera views, Fira free time, optional volcano boat. 13 hours.

“L' organizzazione è stata perfetta tutto molto curato nei particolari e attenzione verso le singole esigenze. Ovviamente se il prezzo fosse meno caro e la guida parlasse anche un po' in italiano sarebbe il top”

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Full-Day Santorini Island Trip from Crete

Full-Day Santorini Island Trip from Crete - Oia for the Blue-Dome Icons: What 1.5 Hours Really Means

8.Full-Day Santorini Island Trip from Crete

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 93 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $210

One-day Santorini by ferry from Crete with time in Oia and Fira, guided bus info, and an optional volcano add-on.

“Brilliant tour. All transportation was scheduled and run to time. The trip itself was very informative by athina and brilliant driving on the steep roads by our driver. We went to oia first which was extremely busy as three cruise ships were in dock. Athina gave us tips for perfect photos. Travelling onto thira again lots of info en route and lots to see. Final destination voted for on coach was to visit perissa and the black rose pool bar which served tasty food and a chance of a swim in the pool. wCfacilities were good there.”

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Santorini Island: Guided Tour From Heraklion Crete

Santorini Island: Guided Tour From Heraklion Crete - Getting to the ferry: pickup rules around Heraklion

10.Santorini Island: Guided Tour From Heraklion Crete

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $206

A smooth one-day Santorini hit from Heraklion: fast SeaJets ferry, guided bus on the island, and free time in Oia and Fira.

“Ramassage en bus à 700m de l hôtel avec une guide anglaise distributiond un ticket pour le bus retour. Arrivé au port, file d attente pour prendre le billet du seajet. Place attribuée comme dans un avion. Attention les numéros de l allée ne sont pas ceux du retour. 2h15 arrivée santorin nouvelle guide en anglais et en français. 1 h de temps libre à oia et 2h30 à fira. Superbe vue, tres typique et très propre. Retour au port. Attente debout sans informations ni indications pendant 45 mn dans un "hangar". Plus de trace de la guide. Puis regroupement sur le quai du port en ligne et enfin ordre…”

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From Rethymno: Santorini Guided Tour and Cruise from Crete

From Rethymno: Santorini Guided Tour and Cruise from Crete - The high-speed ferry: sea breeze, snack bar, and small-fee Wi‑Fi

SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE

SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE - Stop 1: Heraklion to Santorini by Sea (About 1h 45m)