Crete to Santorini Day Trip Program

Crete to Santorini – Tour Itinerary

07:20 – 07:40 | Check-In & Boarding

• Arrive at the SeaJets kiosk at Heraklion Port and present your voucher to receive your round-trip ferry tickets (Crete → Santorini and Santorini → Crete).

• Note: Queues are common, so arriving early is recommended.

• Once onboard, a crew member will collect the Crete to Santorini portion of your ticket.

• Your return ticket (Santorini → Crete) will be marked with your assigned bus number for Santorini.

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08:00 | Ferry Departure from Heraklion

• Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Aegean Sea with comfortable seating.

• The upper deck is open to all passengers and offers excellent photo opportunities.

• A snack bar is available onboard.

• Optional: Purchase an internet access card (€3) if your mobile signal is weak.

10:05 | Arrival at Athinios Port, Santorini

• Important: This ferry continues to other islands—disembark here.

• Your tour guide and bus will be waiting at the port.

• Locate your assigned bus using the number marked on your ticket.

10:15 | Guided Tour Begins

• A professional guide will share insights about Santorini’s history, culture, and landscapes.

Santorini Tour Highlights

11:00 | Oia Village Visit

• The bus parks at Oia’s designated parking area.

• Free time to explore the village, take photos, and enjoy the iconic views.

• Return to the bus by 12:40.

12:55 | Departure from Oia

13:15 | Arrival in Fira (Santorini’s Capital)

• Free time for sightseeing, shopping, or lunch.

• The bus parks near Fira’s old hospital.

• Optional (High Season Only): Join a volcano boat tour (€20).

• Return to the meeting point by 15:00.

15:15 | Departure from Fira to Athinios Port

15:45 | Arrival at Athinios Port

16:00 | Boarding the Return Ferry

18:10 | Arrival at Heraklion Port, Crete

Return Transfers in Crete

• If you booked optional hotel transfers, your morning driver would have provided a bus ticket with a number.

• Use the same ticket to board the correct return bus upon arrival.

• Note: Hotel transfers are not provided within Heraklion City.

• Note: When the Volcano tour starts, the time at Oia will be reduced by 30 minutes. Time at Fira will be reduced by 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Note: Santorini 2-Day Trip. You need to choose your hotel, preferably near the parking stops at Oia and Fira. It will make the connection with your guide the next day much easier.
• Note: During high season, Seajets uses the famous World Champion Ferry and timing might change by 15 minutes.