Santorini Island: Guided Tour From Heraklion Crete
Santorini is the southern island of the Cyclades, with an area of 76 km square and a coastline of 70 km long. Many legends take place on this island, as it is called the "Lost Atlantis" or the "Pompeii of the Aegean". Around 1450 BC, as a result of powerful volcanic explosion, most of the island sank into the sea, shaping the island as warped crescent, with a steep cliff (altitude 300 m) in the western part and gently sloping beaches in the east.
You will visit the towns of Oia and Fira, famous for its beautiful white houses and stunning views. Optionally, you can take a boat trip to the volcano (extra charge).
You will have the opportunity to learn the fascinating history of this amazing place, take unique photos, and buy souvenirs! You will spend 6 hours in total on Santorini island. The tour will be by air-conditioned bus with free time in each of the stops. You will spend 2hours 15 minutes on the ferry each way.
Options
Heraklion City - No pick-up
No pick-up offered: The travelers who stay within Heraklion city should arrive at the port on their own.
What's included in Santorini Island: Guided Tour From Heraklion Crete
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Oia's Main Street
Oia is a scenic village on the north west edge of the Santorini island within the Cyclades. It extends for almost 2 kms along the northern edge of the caldera that forms the island of Santorini, at a height of between 70 and 100 metres above sea level. Oia typifies the white-painted houses of the Cyclades, in many cases built directly into niches which are cave houses used by crew of the ships, on the lip of the volcanic crater, between which are narrow alleys and blue-roofed churches with cupolas. The landscape is stunning, Oia's white houses are contrasting with the black and red volcanic rocks of the island.
Three Bells of Fira
Fira is a capital of the island and a city of white-washed houses built on the edge of the 400 metres high caldera on the western edge of the island. You will enjoy 1,5 hour walk, during which you can see The Three Bells Church, White Orthodox Cathedral of Ypapanti, built on the site of an earlier church destroyed in the 1956 Amorgos earthquake. The infinite blue color of the sea merging at the horizon with the Mediterranean sky is reflected on the domes of the churches. The two main museums of interest that you may want to take a look is the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Prehistoric Thira. From Fira there is a panoramic view of the 18 kilometres long caldera of the volcano.
Inclusions
- Return tickets for the fastest ferry Sea Jets (2h15min each way to Santorini)
- Additional insurance for tour participants
- Guided bus tour on the island of Santorini (air-conditioned bus, certified tour guide).
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops, no more than 800m from your hotel (EXCEPT Heraklion city)
- Pick-up from remote areas or hotels (we will notify you at the moment of booking).
- Pick-up from the hotels within the city of Heraklion (you should arrive to the port on your own).
- Entrance to the museums, other personal expenses.
- No meals or drinks are included, you can purchase them on the boat / in Santorini within your free time.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels, no more than 800m. All the villages between Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Amoudara from the West Heraklion; and Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Gournes, Hersonissos, Stalida, Malia, Sissi from the East of Heraklion city. Please, arrive 5-10 minutes before the departure time.
- If you cannot find your pickup location, please, contact us. When booking, always indicate the hotel/airbnb of your stay in Crete, and your contact phone number. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up.
- If your hotel is located in the city of Heraklion, you have to arrive to the Heraklion port on your own (by taxi, walking or rental car).
- Upon arrival at Heraklion port, the staff of the SeaJets Kiosk will assist you in exchanging your voucher for a ferry boarding ticket.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Travelers staying in the city of Heraklion have to reach Heraklion port on their own. Transfer from hotels located in the HERAKLION area: Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia, but EXCEPT the hotels in the city of Heraklion itself.
Meeting / End Points
- Participants staying in Heraklion city, have to arrive at the port on their own. The pick-up is offered only from the areas outside of the city of Heraklion. At the SeaJets kiosk in the port, you shall exchange your voucher for a ferry boarding ticket.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
After clarifying the pick-up point (if any), we will send you an additional voucher. This additional voucher (mobile or printed) will be checked at time of ship and bus entrance. In case you stay in the areas where pick up by the tour bus can't be done, we can provide you a private transfer with an extra charge.
