Posted on 06/04/2019
Overview
Take a full-day boat trip from Heraklion to Santorini and discover the famous Cycladic island in style. Hop on the speedy catamaran to Santorini and join your guide for a tour that runs from the docks to the northernmost village of Oia. Explore the island's iconic sites and marvel at the amazing deep blue Aegean sea. Catch a boat to the caldera or enjoy delightful free time in Fira.
◾ Travel around and discover the beauty of Santorini by air-conditioned vehicle
◾ Experience the unique views from the village of Oia
◾ Take time to swim at one of Santorini’s black-sand beaches
◾ Catch a boat to the caldera or enjoy delightful free time in Fira
About this experience
DURATION: 12 hoursSTARTING TIMES: 8.40 am & 9.00 am
MEETING POINT: Port of Heraklion, at the Seajets boat embarkation point
LANGUAGES: English, Greek, French, German, Russian, Italian
OPENING SEASON: May to October
WHO CAN COME: Heraklion to Santorini boat trip is suitable for anyone. Children up to the of 4 travel for free
Description - What to expect
Hop aboard the luxury, high-speed Champion Jet 2 catamaran at Heraklion port and cruise to Santorini in just 2.5 hours. Upon arrival at the port of Athinios, take a tour of the island by air-conditioned bus. Listen to informative commentary from your guide (available in English, German, French, Italian, Polish, and Russian) about the history of one of the most idyllic islands in Greece.Travel through the beautiful countryside en route to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip of Santorini. Built on the edge of a volcanic caldera, the village offers beautiful views of the blue and white houses lined along the hillside.
Continue to Fira and get plenty of free time to explore the island's capital. Walk down the picturesque alleys and take in the views of the architecture typical to these Cycladic islands. Window-shop or enjoy a drink at a bar with stunning views of the volcano and its caldera cliffs.
Then, get the option to stay in the capital or go for a 2-hour swim off the black sand beach of Perissa or Perivolos. Alternatively, travel by boat to the caldera (subject to availability) for views of the volcano up close. Depart for Crete at 17:45 and journey back to the Port of Heraklion, where full-day boat trip services end.
What is included
✔ High-speed catamaran boat trip to Santorini from Heraklion port✔ Bus tour of Santorini island
✔ Guide on the bus
✖ Boat tour of the volcano in Santorini, available to purchase on-site for €16
✖ Food and drinks
Cutoff time before activity
- 24 hours
COVID-19 - Update information
◾ Face masks are required, please bring your own◾ All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
◾ Customers must keep social distancing

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