Day Trip from Rethymno to Santorini with Guided Tour and Pick up

About the Activity

What to Expect

Discover the enchanting clifftop villages of Santorini on a guided day trip from Crete, featuring both a catamaran trip and a bus tour. Begin your adventure from the port of Rethymno or opt for a convenient hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, marveling at the picturesque blue and white buildings as you head to the harbor. Board a luxurious high-speed catamaran to Santorini and, upon arrival at the port of Athinios, continue your journey on an air-conditioned bus. Your guide will share insights into the island's rich history as you travel through scenic countryside to the village of Oia, perched on a volcanic caldera, offering breathtaking views of its iconic architecture.

Explore the capital, Fira, at your leisure, wandering through charming alleys, shopping, or enjoying a drink with stunning views of the volcano and caldera cliffs. Optionally, take a boat trip to the caldera for an up-close view of the volcano (subject to availability). In the evening, return to Crete on the catamaran, concluding your tour at the Port of Rethymno, with optional transfers back to your hotel. This day trip promises an unforgettable experience of Santorini's natural beauty and cultural charm.

The catamaran is equipped with comfortable seating and modern facilities to ensure a pleasant ride. With its spacious decks, you can relax and soak in the beautiful Mediterranean views. Enjoy the onboard services that include refreshments and a friendly crew ready to assist you throughout the trip.

Highlights

• Enjoy a comfortable and scenic ride from Crete to Santorini on a high-speed catamaran

• Explore Santorini on an air-conditioned bus with insightful commentary from your guide

• Visit Oia for breathtaking views of its iconic blue and white buildings

• Stroll through Fira's charming alleys, shop, and enjoy the stunning caldera views

Itinerary

• Departure from your accommodation or nearby location

• Port of Rethymno boarding the Ferry to Santorini

• Arrival at the port of Athinios and boarding a Bus

• Bus ride to the village of Oia

• Free time in Oia for 1:45 hours

• Bus ride to the village of Fira

• Free time in Fira for 2 hours

• Bus ride back to the port of Athinios

• Port of Athinios boarding the ferry back to Rethymno

• Arrival at your accommodation or nearby location

How to Get There

The boat will depart at the port of Rethymno. In case you want to join us directly there, we meet 20 min before departure. There are paid or free car parks nearby.

Pick Up

If you want to use our pick up service from around the area, please let us know after completing the booking. We will pick you up at a designated point at or very near to your accommodation at the scheduled pickup time. Note that the pick up is for free for the area of Rethymno. If you are located outside this area, a surcharge may apply and must be paid on site. At the end of the trip, we will go back to our starting point, and if you used our pick up service, you will be dropped off at the pick up point.

Characteristics of The Boat

• Catamaran

• Number of passengers: 800

• Sun-protected area

• Restaurant

• Restrooms

Included Services

• Tour guide

• Transportation by bus on the island

• Hotel pick up and drop-off from Rethymno area. If you are located outside this area, a surcharge may be asked to be paid in cash on-site.

Not Included

• Optional volcano boat trip, for a surcharge of €20, to be paid on site

Bring Along

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

• ID document

• Cash

• Bank card

• Food and drinks

• Comfortable shoes and clothes

Good to Know

• Not accessible to wheelchairs

• Not accessible to strollers

• Pets allowed

• You are allowed to bring your own drinks and snacks