2 Days Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion

Definitely the best way to visit Santoini as you can enjoy the beautiful sunset of Oia, the romantic night of Fira.

Of course there will be plenty of time to visit all the volcanic beaches, take a boat cruise to the volcano, visit the archaeological sites and the world famous wineries. Transportation, boat tickets, hotel with breakfast and transfer to and from the port is provided to all participants.

Highlights

  • Travel to Santorini by a high-speed boat
  • Discover the beauty of the island on board an air-conditioned bus
  • Find out useful information about the island and its history from our guide
  • Explore the Village of Oia and the capital town, Fira
  • Experience the islands Magical Sunset and its nightlife
  • Overnight stay at hotel
  • Go for a swim off a black sand beach of Perissa (on request, with no extra charge)
  • Take a trip to the Volcanic Hot Springs (optional with extra charge)

Included

  • Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus from hotel to port and back.
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide
  • Accommodation in centrally located hotel (in double or triple room)
  • Transport from hotel to Santorini port the next day
  • All the legal taxes

Not Included

  • Museum Entrance
  • Food/Drinks/Meals on the island

What to bring

  • Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit / Beachtowel
  • Clothing for 2 days / Comfortable shoes / Jackets
  • Passport

Know before you go

  • We offer pick-up from various points such us hotels and bus stops. As soon as you make the booking, we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of staying.
  • The excursion operator, has the right to change the order of the program, if necessary, to better serve the travelers or the safety of them.
  • Passengers are required to bring and wear face masks in indoor places and while travelling by bus, as long as it is requested by the government covid regulation

Timetable Information

2 DAYS – Starts 8am / Ends next day 18:00

Full Description

DAY 1

Pick Up: We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. 

Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.

1st stop: Heraklion port.

Embarkation on a speed boat and departure for Santorini.Enjoy a 2.5 hours journey by a high-speed boat from Crete to Santorini. On board you can enjoy drinks and snacks from the snack bar (not included).

Boat trip: 2 hours

2nd stop: Port Athinios, of Santorini

Arrival on Santorini after about 2h boat trip. Embarkation on the buses for the guided tour.

Bus Drive to Oia: 40 minutes

3rd stop:Oia - 1 hour 45 minutes

Visit the beautiful blue and white village built on the cliffs of Santorini, providing amazing views of the volcanic Caldera. Participants will enjoy about 1 hour and 45 minutes of free time, to photograph the Aegean architecture and the unique view over the caldera and the Aegean sea.

Bur Drive to Fira: 30 minutes

4th stop: Fira – 1 hour 20 minutes

Fira is the the main town of Santorini, built on the edge of a cliff 300 meters above the sea. Participants will enjoy its narrow streets, white vaulted houses, blue domes and magical view of the Caldera and the Volcano. 

Following, there are 3 available options for the next 1.5 hours:

  1. Visit by bus a black sand volcanic beach (free of charge)
  2. Take a cruise by a wooden boat to the volcano and hot springs (extra charge)
  3. Stay longer in Fira and enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the breathtaking Caldera.

5th stop: Hotel – check in

A driver will pick up participants in order to get transferred to their accommodation. 

DAY 2

Breakfast at the hotel – Check Out

Participants will enjoy their breakfast and then after checking – out will have free time to explore on their own pace.

Transfer to the port: Port Athinios, of Santorini

Return by buses to the port, please pay attention to your guide who will assist on the embarkation procedure.

Return Boat Trip: 2 hours

End of the tour – Return to resorts

Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.

Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.