4 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 $191Best value

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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