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Missiria Beach

Day trips

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Heraklion tours

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Palace of KnossosAttraction in Heraklion, Greece

Balos BeachAttraction in Crete, Greece

ElafonisiAttraction in Chania, Greece

GramvousaAttraction in Crete, Greece

Heraklion Archaeological MuseumAttraction in Heraklion, Greece

Diktaion AndronAttraction in Lasithi Regional Unit, Greece

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Fishing tours

Speed & jet boat tours

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From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

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From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat
3.9698114 out of 5 stars
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3.9698114 out of 5 stars
265 reviews

Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Crete. After a high-speed ferry, be driven around for a guided tour of the island. Marvel at the island's blue and white buildings.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 13 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, German, French, Russian, Polish
Pickup optional
Pickup in Bali, Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno, Atsipopoulo, Sfakaki, Stavromenos, Gerani, Kavros, and Georgioupoli. Pickup is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle. You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder).
Small group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Nellie – United States

The guide was informative, the activities well planned and everything was on time. The guide offered extra information when requested and was very pleasant. We highly recommend this tour company. Santorini was beautiful and the optional Caldera boat ride was a pleasant addition.

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Deborah – United Kingdom

We had a brilliant trip, very well organised, all ran very smoothly from start to finish. Santorini is beautiful but very very busy. I would use this company to book trips again

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Participants

Itinerary

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    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Ferry

    (2.75 hours)

  • Oia

    Guided tour, Scenic drive (30 minutes)

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    Oia

    Photo stop, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (105 minutes)

  • Fira

    Guided tour, Bus tour, Scenic drive (30 minutes)

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    Fira

    Photo stop, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (20 minutes)

  • Ferry

    (2.75 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • 17 drop-off locations:

    Petres, Pirgos, Skaleta, Georgioupoli, Pigianos Kampos, Adelianos Kampos, Gerani, Dramia, Violi Charaki, Lavris, Bali, Sfakaki, Rethimno, Panormos in Rethymno, Port Rethymno, Paralia Kourna, Stavromenos

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the beauty of Santorini by air-conditioned bus
  • Experience the unique views from the village of Oia
  • Marvel at the blue and white buildings of the island
  • Enjoy some free time in Fira
  • Stroll down the picturesque alleys and take in the views

Full description

Experience the iconic clifftop villages overlooking the Aegean on a guided day trip to Santorini. Transfer from Rethymno to a luxury catamaran. Soak up the caldera views, see the pastel-painted houses of Oia, and stroll through the streets of Fira.

Start your day trip from Crete at the port of Rethymno or opt to include pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and marvel at the blue and white buildings typical of the island on your way to the harbor.

Climb aboard a luxury, high-speed catamaran and journey to Santorini. Upon arrival at the port of Athinios, take a tour of the island by air-conditioned bus. Learn about the history of one of the most romantic islands in Greece from your guide.

Travel through the beautiful countryside en route to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip of the island. Built on the lip of a volcanic caldera, the village offers magnificent views of the blue and white houses studded along the hillside.  

Continue to Fira and get plenty of free time to explore the island's capital. Stroll down the picturesque alleys and take in the views of the architecture typical to the Aegean. Browse the shops or enjoy a drink at a bar with stunning views of the volcano and its caldera cliffs.

Alternatively, travel by boat to the caldera (subject to availability) for views of the volcano up close.
Depart for Crete in the evening for the return trip to the Port of Rethymno, where the tour ends. If you opt to include transfers, you'll be dropped off at your hotel.

Includes

  • Boat tickets (Rethimno-Santorini-Rethimno)
  • Transportation on the island
  • Tour guide in English, German, French, Polish, and Russian (Tue)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Optional volcano boat tour (€20)
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

You will be sent your ferry tickets in advance to board the catamaran at the port of Rethymno, Crete. The guide will find you on the boat shortly before arriving in Santorini.

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

From $236 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 265 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4/5
  • Value for money
    3.4/5

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Nellie – United StatesJune 21, 2024 – Verified booking
The guide was informative, the activities well planned and everything was on time. The guide offered extra information when requested and was very pleasant. We highly recommend this tour company. Santorini was beautiful and the optional Caldera boat ride was a pleasant addition.
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Deborah – United KingdomJune 6, 2024 – Verified booking
We had a brilliant trip, very well organised, all ran very smoothly from start to finish. Santorini is beautiful but very very busy. I would use this company to book trips again
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Selena – IsraelAugust 9, 2021 – Verified booking
With Getyourguite all was excellemt The trip to Santorini was a dream!! Def worth it The comunication with platanos tours was however the least to say bad. They emailed me wrong on the departure CITY, ignoring my emails, my whatsapp messages ....really really bad

Product ID: 109648

Activity provider:PLATANOS TOURS
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