Crete · 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.
Guided Santorini day trip from Crete with ferry tickets, smooth transfers, and time in Oia and Fira plus an optional volcano boat.
“Issues tickets that there was no seat for on return journey on ferry. We were given seats by crew on board”
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.…”
Highspeed boat from Heraklion to Santorini with guided Oia and Fira time, plus optional volcano hot springs add-on.
“mal. os escribí mensaje. mi hijo menor sin sitio en bus fue sentado en un escalón. riesgo y peligro. no sé paga para esto. tomaré medidas”
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!”
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.”
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!”
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”
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.”
High-speed catamaran from Rethymno to Santorini plus a guided bus day with Oia and Fira caldera views and optional volcano stop.
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…”
High-speed ferry day trip from Rethymno to Santorini with guided bus tours of Oia and Fira, caldera views, and free time.
“Väsitav pisut aga kõik oli nii nagu peab .Ainult Volcano trip jäi arusaamatuks kuna ei öeldud ,et termaal vees ujumine on laevalt .”
Highspeed Santorini day trip from Crete with pickup, guided stops in Oia and Fira, and optional volcano visit.
“Excursion beaucoup trop chère et trop rapide à Oia et Feria . On passe son temps à courir du coup on voit pas grand chose si en plus on veut acheter des souvenirs.”
Speedy catamaran from Rethymno to Santorini with an A/C island tour, guided stops in Oia and Fira, plus free time for photos.
“Viator is attentive and has given us good information and seems professional. It was quite an expensive tour including only the boat trip and bus / guide. A meal could have been included for the price, NOK 4200,- for 2 persons. The boat trip Read more”
A full-day Santorini trip from Heraklion by boat and bus, with guided stops in Oia and Fira and time for caldera views.
“The logistics of this trip were pretty chaotic. It was confusing to figure out where to meet the bus pickup. Once we figured out that we were supposed to meet them at a public bus station, it was confusing to figure out which bus to get on. The bus dropped us off at the port without instructions. We waited in a very long line and were handed a packet of tickets, again with no instruction. We boarded the boat and rode to Santorini and when we got off, we had no idea where to go. There were 20 busses in the parking lot and nobody had told us which one…”
Full-day Santorini highlights from Heraklion: Oia, Firostefani, Profitis Ilias, Perissa and Red Beach with private AC transport.
“Great, personalized tour. Skip the line treatment. Saw everything we wanted and great lunch break at Black Beach.”
