SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE in Heraklion, Greece
Heraklion, Greece

SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE

Outty Ranking 57 3.8 · 44 traveler reviews14 hoursFrom $227
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57/100

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Traveler rating

3.8/5

Based on 44 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE worth booking?

SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE is a 14-hour experience in Heraklion, Greece, from $227 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.8/5 rating across 44 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
57 / 100
Rating
3.8/5 (44)
Duration
14 hours
From
$227 per person

Who has never seen the world famous pictures from a turquoise sea, dazzling white houses/churches with Aegean blue roofs on the top of the steep cliffs? A beautiful trip to one in the top most romantic islands in the world, SANTORINI. The perfect idea when you stay on Crete. A high speed boat (700 pers) brings you in only around 1h 45min to Santorini and after the excursion back. You experience the Greek atmosphere in the old capital Oia and the new capital Fira. OIA: The oldest village in Santorini. Stroll around its small alleys and stone built streets, filled with culture and tradition. The harmony of the colors of the sea and the sun, the wonderful view, bear the spirit of Hellenism and make Oia incomparable. FIRA: The capital of Santorini where you have free time to explore the picturesque traditional little alleys. Optional: visit the Volcano. They explain this option on the bus.

What you get

    About this experience

    Who has never seen the world famous pictures from a turquoise sea, dazzling white houses/churches with Aegean blue roofs on the top of the steep cliffs? A beautiful trip to one in the top most romantic islands in the world, SANTORINI. The perfect idea when you stay on Crete. A high speed boat (700 pers) brings you in only around 1h 45min to Santorini and after the excursion back. You experience the Greek atmosphere in the old capital Oia and the new capital Fira. OIA: The oldest village in Santorini. Stroll around its small alleys and stone built streets, filled with culture and tradition. The harmony of the colors of the sea and the sun, the wonderful view, bear the spirit of Hellenism and make Oia incomparable. FIRA: The capital of Santorini where you have free time to explore the picturesque traditional little alleys. Optional: visit the Volcano. They explain this option on the bus.

    What's included

    Included

    • Pick up / drop off Sissi till Ammoudara(Gazi)
    • Gasoline
    • ENGLISH=all days, GERMAN=all days, FRENCH=all days
    • Air-conditioned coach
    • HIGHSPEED Boat
    • Professional guide: English, German, French
    • Guided tour on Santorini
    • Insurance

    Not included

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Drinks and food on board
    • Drinks on the coach
    • Drinks during the stops

    What you'll see and do

    1. Heraklion

      At the port in the capital of Crete, Heraklion, we will be guided to your highspeed boat. Your boat trip for about 1h 45 min.

      40 minutes here

    2. Santorini

      Your total stay on the island is about 6 hours.

      360 minutes here

    3. Fira

      Fira is the capital of Santorini. At the port of Fira your boat arrives and you step in you coach to start your guided tour.

      10 minutes here

    4. Oia

      On your trip (about 30 min) from Fira to Oia your professional guide explains about the beauty of this island and guides you in Oia. In Oia you have some free time.

      120 minutes here

    5. Fira

      After a short drive from Oia to Fira (about 15 min) with your professional guide, you have some free time in Fira. Here you can choose to join for the black beach or to enjoy longer Fira.

      90 minutes here

    6. Santorini Volcano

      OPTIONAL: during your free time in Fira, you can decide to visit the Volcano, OR you stay longer at Fira. But keep in mind you don't have a lot of time.

      35 minutes here · Admission not included

    7. Fira

      Your boat leaves at about 4.00 pm on the way back to Crete.

      40 minutes here

    8. Heraklion

      After your boat trip (about 1h 45 min) you arrive back at Crete. There your coach waits for the drop off.

      30 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Heraklion

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Options you can book

    • No transfer: Heraklion center

      Transfer: NOT provided. We meet at the port. Languages: ENGLISH = all days; FRENCH = all days; GERMAN = all days

    • Transfer: Sissi

      Transfer: Sissi Languages: ENGLISH = all days; FRENCH = all days; GERMAN = all days Pickup included

    • Transfer:Ammoudara till Malia

      Transfer from: Gazi, Amoudara, Kokkini Chani, Gournes, Gouves, Analipsi, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Koutouloufari, Piscopiano, Stalis, Malia Languages: ENGLISH = all days; FRENCH = all days; GERMAN = all days Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, en, fr
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Eye travel

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Santorini is a one of a life time experience. So keep in mind that on the island it can be very busy.
    • During the high season it's possible that because of the traffic the option to visit the Volcano is not possible.

    Photos

    Local church, SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE in HeraklionHighspeed Catamaran, SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE in HeraklionSANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE in Heraklion, photo 4Fira, SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE in HeraklionBlack beach, SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE in Heraklion

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 44 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Photo opportunities

    4 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Pace and timing

    4 mentions

    Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    The guide

    2 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    44 verified traveler reviews for SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Alex_S · October 2026

    Highly recommended trip!

    Excellent excursion. Highly recommend. It gives you a combination of history lesson on the bus but then free time explore once off the bus so that you can get your photos. Definitely worth doing!

    Response from the operator: What a nice feedback. Thank you!

    via Viator

    Sandra_C · September 2026

    A day in Santorini

    Everything worked like clockwork. They obviously have been doing this tour for a long time. I wish we had more time on the island especially in Fira. The line was too long to purchase tickets and go to the top to dome

    Response from the operator: I totally understand. That's why the itinary is very clear. Thank you for your feedback!

    via Viator

    JessSchmidt · June 2026

    Great day in Santorini

    We had a great experience on our trip to Santorini. The speedboat was large and comfortable and our two stops in Santorini were beautiful. We had time to explore, shop and have an incredible lunch. Highly recommend this tour if you are just doing a day visit to the island.

    Response from the operator: What a pleasure reading you enjoyed it. Thank you.

    via Viator

    bruce_p · October 2024

    A day on Ssntorini

    Meeting at the Seajet kiosk was easy and the trip to Santorini was excellent (although the seas were rough) with fantastic facilities and staff. The tour of Santorini was straightforward and we had time in Thera and another town to walk around. If cruise ships are in it’s VERY crowded. It was good to see the architecture and landscape but the shops and sites were touristy.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback!

    via Viator

    kacey57 · October 2024

    Loved the beauty and history

    The boat ride to the island was about 2 hours. Then you have to find your bus. Thank God ours was pink as it was easy to find. We stopped in Oia to see the picturesque white buildings with the blue tops. Much to my surprise, that is the only place on the island that has those blue and white colors. We had about 1.4 hours in each place. Problem was we spent 1 hour waiting in line on these stairs down an alley to take photos of the blue and white buildings that by the time we were done, we had to make our way back to the bus so didn’t get to see anything else. Fira was beautiful but so, so, so many people because the cruise ships drop off anywhere from 1k to 5k depending on how many ships they have. It’s difficult to make your way down the little cobblestone streets for shopping and restaurants. Be prepared to pay a lot for food and gifts. Much more expensive than in Athens or other places in Greece. There are more jewelry stores in Fira than I’ve ever seen in one small area! They are obsessed with jewelry. Would I go again, yes but I’d have a private guide and take a lot longer to enjoy. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and full of historical information. Bus was comfortable. I had originally signed up to go see the volcano 30 euros instead of doing the second stop but because we didn’t get to see the first town, I didn’t want to miss the second. If you don’t like crowds, might not be the place for you.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    14 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    15
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Eye travel, who run 16 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.4.

    See everything Eye travel runs

    Why this scores 57

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)32
    Review evidence (18% weight)63
    Booking momentum (14% weight)55
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)0
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Heraklion.

    How much does SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE cost?

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    Prices start at $227 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Heraklion usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE take?

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    Plan for about 14 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Heraklion is not rushed.

    Is SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.8/5 across 44 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Heraklion, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 14-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE?

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    Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Heraklion can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Heraklion and add a light layer if any part of the 14-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Heraklion within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Heraklion?

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    On Outty we rank every Heraklion experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory, Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour, Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Heraklion?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Heraklion?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE?

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    Included: Pick up / drop off Sissi till Ammoudara(Gazi); Gasoline; ENGLISH=all days, GERMAN=all days, FRENCH=all days; Air-conditioned coach; and HIGHSPEED Boat. Not included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner; and Drinks and food on board. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 100 listed pickup locations in and around Heraklion. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE offered in?

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    It is offered in German, English and French. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE?

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    Across 44 reviews averaging 3.8 out of 5, recurring themes include photo opportunities, food and drink, the guide. The views and photo stops come up again and again. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    What booking options are available for SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including No transfer: Heraklion center, Transfer: Sissi, Transfer:Ammoudara till Malia. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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