8 Santorini Day Trips in Heraklion Worth Booking

1.Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 269 reviews · 11 hours · from $199Our pick

You’ll cross from Heraklion to Santorini by SeaJets high-speed boat, then tour Oia and Fira by air-conditioned bus with an English, French, German, or Polish-speaking guide. Expect spectacular caldera views, free time in Fira, crowds in Oia, and an optional €20 volcano boat ride.

“Onze gids kon Nederlands en was heel aardig en vertelde enthousiast veel over het eiland. Oia zelf was heel erg druk zoals verwacht. De 2e stad vonden wij persoonlijk veel gezelliger en leuker om te winkelen. Jammer was wel dat de optie voor vulkaan bezoek van de tijd zou gaan dus hierom hebben wij er niet voor gekozen omdat de tijd al niet erg veel was. Verder mooie dag gehad.”

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

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

Travel from Heraklion or Agios Nikolaos to Santorini by high-speed catamaran, then tour Oia and Fira by air-conditioned bus. You get guided commentary in several languages, free time for photos and shopping, and an optional €20 volcano boat ride. Russian-speaking guide Tatiana has assisted guests on some departures.

“No one has told us that our tour guide will be in Santorini. it was really stressful as we didn't know what to do and have waited around for a long time.”

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3.Santorini Full-Day Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 133 reviews · from $191

You’ll leave Crete by boat for a full day in Santorini, with hotel pickup, a guide, and free time in Fira and Oia. Guide Athina earned special praise, while driver Mario once added an optional Akrotiri stop. Bring printed vouchers, comfortable shoes, and ID.

“Very nice, unfortunately it rained a lot. We would like to stay longer in Oia than in Fira but in general it was great”

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4.Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete

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

Travel from Crete to Santorini by high-speed catamaran, then visit Oia and Fira by guided coach. You get free time for photos, shopping, and lunch, with an optional volcano and hot springs cruise in high season. Guides may include Maria, Lillia, Patricia, or Eleanor.

“The tour and tour guide were great but I was disappointed in the island itself. I guess I was expecting something different from all the pictures and descriptions from family and friends.”

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5.Santorini Island: Guided Tour From Heraklion Crete

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

Travel from Heraklion to Santorini by SeaJets ferry, then explore Oia and Fira by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. You get about 1.5 hours in Oia and 2.5 hours in Fira, with transport and ferry tickets included. City hotels in Heraklion require self-transfer to the port.

“Guten tag Für mich sie sollten nicht so ein Produkt anbieten. Es gibt kein Zeit zu genießen. es muss schnell schnell sein bei volle Hitze für so ein Preis. Die Verhältnisse stimmt nicht. In deutsch würde ich sagen ein pure verrarschung. Für mich nie wieder. Ich kenne schon Santorini und habe dort 3 Tagen verbracht. Der Eindruck war 1000mal besser. Ich wird das tour auf keinen Fall empfehlen. Sorry das ich ehrlich bin Mit freundlichem Grusse Herr Bauché”

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6.Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Heraklion

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $235

Travel from Heraklion to Santorini by boat, then explore Oia and Fira by air-conditioned bus. English-speaking guides, including Bruno on some departures, provide island context while you enjoy caldera views, shopping, photos, and free time.

“Oia ands Fira we’re both beautiful, would have liked more time in Oia….might just have to go back and stay 1 or 2 nights 😍”

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7.Santorini Full-Day Tour from Heraklion Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180Best value

Take the ferry from Heraklion to Santorini, then meet Tasos at Athinios Port for a private, six-hour island tour. Visit Oia, Firostefani, Profitis Ilias, Perissa Black Beach, and Red Beach in a group of no more than six, with transport, water, and WiFi included.

“Santorini wasn’t as nice as we had hoped, it was only a few buildings with white and blue. The guide was very nice though and brought us to all the places one must see.”

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8.Santorini Cruise with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 5 reviews · from $242

You sail from Crete to Santorini, then tour Oia and Fira by bus with a live guide in English, German, French, Dutch, or Greek. The day lasts about 10 hours and leaves roughly four hours for walking, food, shopping, and photos. Confirm your pickup details the day before.

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