Santorini Tour: Explore Oia, Fira, and Volcanic History

Embark on a day tour to Santorini from Heraklion and explore the ‘Lost Atlantis’. Visit the picturesque towns of Oia and Fira, learn about the island’s fascinating history, and take stunning photos. Optional boat trip to the volcano available. Book now!

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • 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)
What's Not Included
  • 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.
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Santorini, situated in the southern part of the Cyclades, sprawls across an area of 76 square km and has a 70 km long coastline. Several myths are linked to this island, often referred to as the ‘Lost Atlantis’ or the ‘Pompeii of the Aegean’. Around 1450 BC, the island got its unique crescent shape, due to a massive volcanic eruption that caused most of…

Location
SeaJets Kiosk of Heraklion Port - Santorini Cruise
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Teddy_g
Oct 7, 2025
Incredible excursion with... - Incredible excursion with the option volcano negative point the visit of Oia with children is very sporty but to do in hesitation
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Sightseer20262874952
Oct 5, 2025
Good experience - Good guide who had a lot of information about the island. Santorini is unbelievably full in October too, you have to prepare for that.
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Debra_g
Sep 25, 2025
Be prepared for crowds!... - Be prepared for crowds! VERY long day, but well worth it. You are bussed from the port to two separate cities on the island, given time on your own at each, then bussed back to the port.
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Paradise43685957863
Sep 8, 2025
Santorini, beautiful! - The guide was great, the driver was top and very careful and the whole tour was super well organized. It was a bit windy but the sun was out. Very nice experience!
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Joanne
Aug 8, 2025
Great taster visit to Santorini! - This really ticked all the boxes my teenage girls needed to experience Santorini. The ferry was quicker than expected and we were given lots of time in each town to explore and enjoy. And Sophia, our guide, was very helpful and lots of fun.
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69lilianab
Aug 8, 2025
Must do when you are in Crete! - Everything was perfectly organized before the trip and during the trip. The only issue was the AC in the bus. Salut to the bus drive #33 that got us safely to our destination in the. Very narrow roads
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Andi123446
Jun 15, 2025
Great trip to Santorini - I can recommend the trip to Santorini with this provider gladly. We had a pleasantly air-conditioned bus, a very nice tour guide who spoke super German and provided a good atmosphere. She took very good care of us. We were also lucky that the number of visitors was not as high as on days when several cruise ships dock. Santorini is definitely worth seeing
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Jodee_b
Oct 21, 2024
Family of 3 who wanted to visit Santorini for the day. - Our tour guide was very nice, friendly and informative. We have not had a very good experience with Greek people being warm or nice on our travels. So it was a nice change to have such a friendly and warm tour guide and bus driver. The tour is exactly as promised. It’s very well organized. I’ve seen complaints that it wasn’t explained where to go or what to do. We received instructions and pictures. We had multiple emails and texts confirming. We felt it was a nice day trip to visit Santorini. Thank you.
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Vanessa
May 13, 2025
Beautiful - Very nice day 4 stars because most of the day by bus or ferry But coming to Crete and not visiting unthinkable Santorini Everything is very well organized from hotel pickup, ferry, tours and return. Thanks to our guide Carine for all his explanations. Memorable day
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C_cilem848
Jul 12, 2025
Disappointment... - Long journey (boat and bus) for very little time on site (1h30+2h). Tour at the pace and restaurant recommended by the guide where we are taken for pigeons (18th the gyros, 7th sauce, 7th fries) and all this not specified to order!!!!! Excursion at a more than excessive price.
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