Santorini Tour from Agia Pelagia With Both Ways Transfer

The Santorini Tour from Agia Pelagia includes a fast ferry cruise ticket, bus transfers in both islands, a guided bus tour and free time on Oia and Fira towns.

Enjoy a fast ferry cruise and a day trip on Santorini, the most beautiful island of the Aegean Sea. The white houses in Cycladic style, the churches with blue roofs, and the breathtaking views of the Caldera will amaze you. This Agia Pelagia to Santorini one day trip will stay forever in your memory.

Santorini Tour from Agia Pelagia and Lygaria

Join a Santorini tour from Agia Pelagia and discover one of Greece’s most famous islands in just one day.

Your Santorini day trip from Agia Pelagia begins with a convenient transfer from Agia Pelagia and Lygaria to Heraklion Port. You travel comfortably by bus and board a fast ferry to Santorini.

After arrival, you meet your local guide and continue by coach to the island’s most iconic locations. You explore Oia and walk along its narrow paths with stunning views over the Caldera. You take photos of the white houses and blue-domed churches that make Santorini world famous.

The tour continues to Fira, the lively capital of the island. You enjoy free time to stroll through the town, browse local shops, or relax at a café overlooking the volcano and the Aegean Sea. Your guide shares interesting facts about the island’s history, architecture, and volcanic landscape during the journey.

You follow a well-organized schedule that allows you to see the main highlights in a smooth and enjoyable way. In the afternoon, you return to Santorini Port for the ferry back to Crete. Upon arrival in Heraklion, your transfer takes you back to Agia Pelagia or Lygaria.

This Santorini day trip from Agia Pelagia offers a simple, comfortable, and memorable way to experience the beauty of Santorini in one day.

Weekly Schedule

Agia Pelagia to Santorini Procedure:

We will pick you up you in the morning around 06:00 am and transport you to Heraklion port. The bus journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Our driver will provide you with a return ticket indicating the bus number in Crete. When you arrive at the ticket kiosk, you will exchange your voucher (the tour ticket) for the ferry boat ticket. You will also receive the bus number for the Santorini day trip which is written with a marker on the boat ticket.

Following this, you will board the ferry departing at 08:00 am. Enjoy a 2 hour cruise across the Aegean Sea. The ferry boat has a snack bar that offers a variety of food and drinks. By booking this Santorini day trip from Heraklion with transfer from Agia Pelagia area, you also secure standard seating onboard. Your seat allocation is indicated on the ferry tickets. At 10:15 am, you will arrive at Santorini’s Athinios port.

Your Santorini island tour guide will greet you outside the boat and accompany you to the tour bus. This marks the beginning of your six hour guided tour. Our first destination is the charming Oia village.

Oia Village

Oia sits on the north tip of the island of Santorini. It is famous for its vistas and the white buildings with blue roofs. A perfect spot for Instagram-worthy settings. Narrow streets weaving through the town, lined with plenty of shops, art galleries, and coffee shops.

In Oia town, Santorini, the sun paints the sky with vibrant hues as it sets over the horizon. People stroll along cobblestone streets, admiring the charming white buildings adorned with blue domes. Cafes buzz with chatter, serving up freshly brewed coffee and local pastries. The scent of sea salt fills the air, inviting travelers to explore the nearby coastline. Oia town is a paradise of beauty and tranquility.

We’ll spend around two hours there based on road traffic. After visiting Oia, our bus will take us to Fira Town, just a short twenty to thirty minute drive away.

Fira Town

Fira Town, the capital of Santorini, perches atop a 300m cliff over looking the Aegean Sea.

Known for its stunning sunsets and breathtaking vistas, the town enchants visitors with its iconic white buildings and vibrant domes. Wander through its narrow streets to discover charming cafes, shops, and traditional taverns serving Greek food. Don’t forget to visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, which offers insights into the island’s ancient civilizations.

You will have two hours to explore and take plenty of photographs. During the high season, and for an additional cost enjoy a cruise on a wooden boat to the Santorini volcano. This cruise lasts about one and a half hours. Keep in mind it will reduce your time in the town. The volcano cruise starts on the 28th of May.

After our exploration, we will make our way back to Athinios Port, which is approximately a 20 minute drive away. There, we’ll board our fast ferry for the return journey to Heraklion, Crete. Upon arrival at Heraklion port, our bus will be waiting to transport you back to your hotel.

Highlights:

Enjoy a comfortable transfer from Agia Pelagia and Lygaria to Heraklion Port.

Travel across the Aegean Sea by fast ferry to Santorini.

Explore Oia and admire the famous Caldera views and whitewashed houses.

Discover Fira with free time for shopping, sightseeing, and photos.

Experience a well-organized Santorini tour from Agia Pelagia with expert guidance and smooth connections.

Itinerary:

05:40 – 06:30 am: Pick-Up.

07:20 am: Heraklion Port Crete

Ferry Departure at 08:00 am.

2 hour cruise.

10:00 am: Athinios Port – Santorini Island

Stop 1: Oia

Approx. 1.5 hours of free time.

Stop 2: Fira

2 hours of free time.

16:00: Athinios Port

Boarding.

18:00: Arrival Heraklion Port Crete

Bus Transfer back to Agia Pelagia and Lygaria hotels.

Price

Includes

Agia Pelagia or Lygaria Hotel pick up and drop off in Crete.
Transportation by modern buses in Crete and Santorini Islands.
Fast Ferry boat tickets both ways.
Guided bus tour on Santorini Island. Professional bus tour guide (live).
Free time in Oia, and Fira towns. Aprox. 2 hours in each town.
Insurance.
Cancel up to 24 hours prior to departure time and receive a full refund.

Excludes

Entrance tickets to archaeological sites or places of interest.

All meals and drinks.

Optional cruise to the volcano. Extra cost 20€. Not available during low season. Payable on Santorini. Starts on the 28th of May.

Important Information

ToursCrete.com will provide you with a voucher for this Santorini day trip. We accept them either in electronic or paper form. We will also provide you with a google map pin of the Agia Pelagia meeting point. In the email you will receive, we include also  an emergency number.

Transfer Service: Meeting Points

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