Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel
Overview
Experience the clifftop villages looking 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 & stroll at the streets of Fira.
Start Rethymno port marvel at the blue & white buildings typical of the island on your way to the harbor.
Climb aboard a luxury speed catamaran & journey to Santorini.Arrive at the port of Athinios, take a tour of the island.Learn about the history of one of the most romantic islands in Greece from your guide.
Travel through countryside en route to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip of the island. Built on the lip of a volcanic caldera of the blue & white houses along the hillside.
Then to Fira and get plenty of free time to explore the island's capital. Stroll down the picturesque alleys & take in the views of the architecture typical to the Aegean.
Depart for Crete in the evening for the return trip to the Port of Rethymno, where the tour ends.
Start Rethymno port marvel at the blue & white buildings typical of the island on your way to the harbor.
Climb aboard a luxury speed catamaran & journey to Santorini.Arrive at the port of Athinios, take a tour of the island.Learn about the history of one of the most romantic islands in Greece from your guide.
Travel through countryside en route to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip of the island. Built on the lip of a volcanic caldera of the blue & white houses along the hillside.
Then to Fira and get plenty of free time to explore the island's capital. Stroll down the picturesque alleys & take in the views of the architecture typical to the Aegean.
Depart for Crete in the evening for the return trip to the Port of Rethymno, where the tour ends.
Inclusions
- Professional guide English German French and Russian (Tue).
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle on the island
- Hotel pick up in the areas Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Atsipopoulo, Kavros, Georgioupoli.
- Boat tickets
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Crete. Set sail from the Port of Rethymno, and then take a guided tour by air-conditioned vehicle on arrival. Marvel at the blue and white buildings typical of the island.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Oia, Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Santorini, Greece
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.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Crete. Set sail from the Port of Rethymno, and then take a guided tour by air-conditioned vehicle on arrival. Marvel at the blue and white buildings typical of the island.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Oia, Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Santorini, Greece
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- The cruise departs from the Port of Rethymno. Please arrange your own transportation to the port
- Pickup cost ΕΧΤRΑ begins up to 90 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Please be at the port at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
dsyvs
October 2023
My wife and I visited Santorini for a week in Oct ‘16 and recently (Oct’23) did the day trip with friends who had not been to the island. Whilst the boat and coaches are quite well organised and comfortable, it is a long day, 14 hours from hotel pick up to drop off and out of those you will be ...
My wife and I visited Santorini for a week in Oct ‘16 and recently (Oct’23) did the day trip with friends who had not been to the island. Whilst the boat and coaches are quite well organised and comfortable, it is a long day, 14 hours from hotel pick up to drop off and out of those you will be either sitting in the boat or a coach for about 10 hours; the remaining 4 hours will either be given to ‘sightseeing’ herded around by an uninterested ‘guide’ or eating in a mediocre restaurant they recommend and probably get commission from. Oia and Fira are unfortunately the two most commercialised (and expensive) towns on Santorini and you will very likely be visiting them together with literally thousands of other day trippers from boat excursions and cruise liners. At the time of our visit to Oia, the coach park must have had 30+ coaches in it, it’s alleyways we’re teaming with day trippers and you had to queue, 10 deep, to take photos of the views. The experience was manic, unpleasant and not the way to enjoy what Santorini has to offer. We overheard a fellow day tripper on the boat back to Rethymno saying ‘ well that has made up my mind, I shall certainly not bother visiting Santorini again’, what a sorry impression to leave. Santorini is a totally unique, stunning and interesting place to visit and offers so much more than a quick, crowded glimpse of Oia and Fira can offer. My advise would be, if you can, don’t bother with a day trip, your hard earned cash would be much better spent visiting Santorini for a few days at your leisure and experiencing Oia and Fira when all the day trippers have left.Vendetta_G
October 2023
The tour operator was great. From the time I booked, to the day of my scheduled tour, customer service was superb. They were very responsive and answered all of my questions/concerns. The day of the tour was also smooth. I was picked up from my hotel and taken to the port to catch the ferry. The ...
The tour operator was great. From the time I booked, to the day of my scheduled tour, customer service was superb. They were very responsive and answered all of my questions/concerns. The day of the tour was also smooth. I was picked up from my hotel and taken to the port to catch the ferry. The ferry ride was not the best due to the choppy waters that day. Lots of passengers got sick but that was of no fault of the tour operator. After the 3 hour ferry ride, I was only in Santorini for about 5.5-hours. Which was plenty for me. During that time the group traveled by bus from the port to Oia, Fira and back to the port to catch the ferry. We were given a little time to sightsee in each city. Oia is absolutely beautiful but it was extremely crowded. I didn't expect it to be so many people for the time of year but there were several cruise ships in port. I loved my time in Fira best. It was a little bigger and there were less people. I had space to take some nice pictures and do some souvenier shopping without getting swept up by the large crowds. The bus ride was comfortable. The tour guide was personable and knowledgeable. Overall, the efficiency of the tour made it an amazing experience. I truly enjoyed myself and would recommend Platanos Tours.STERNCHEN22
September 2023
Viel zu teuer für dass was man zu sehen bekommt. Man wird durchgehetzt durch Oia und Fira und die meiste Zeit verbringt man auf fem Transfer dahin. Sehr unorganisiert. Selbst soll man 10min vorher am Abholort sein, jedoch der Bus kommt 20min zu spät. Am Hafen wird man dann abgeliefert und bekommt...
Viel zu teuer für dass was man zu sehen bekommt. Man wird durchgehetzt durch Oia und Fira und die meiste Zeit verbringt man auf fem Transfer dahin. Sehr unorganisiert. Selbst soll man 10min vorher am Abholort sein, jedoch der Bus kommt 20min zu spät. Am Hafen wird man dann abgeliefert und bekommt keine Infos wie es weitergeht, erst als man in der falschen Schlange ansteht wird man zur nächsten weitergeschickt. Lohnt sich leider nicht wirklichmikedG4391HG
May 2023
Die Insel alleine spricht natürlich für sich - wunderschön. Dir Organisation und auch der Katamaran war einwandfrei. Kann ich nur empfehlen. Preis find ich stolz aber macht man ja nicht oft.
Die Insel alleine spricht natürlich für sich - wunderschön. Dir Organisation und auch der Katamaran war einwandfrei. Kann ich nur empfehlen. Preis find ich stolz aber macht man ja nicht oft.Ollex78
October 2020
Alles war super toll organisiert von abholung am Hotel bis zurückbringen. auf der Fähre war auch alles gut, bis auf die ganzen seekranken (hier sollte man vorher tauglichkeit selber einschätzen und Tabletten nehmen) und auf Santorini war es ebenfalls traumhaft. einen kleinen tipp, geht nicht mit...
Alles war super toll organisiert von abholung am Hotel bis zurückbringen. auf der Fähre war auch alles gut, bis auf die ganzen seekranken (hier sollte man vorher tauglichkeit selber einschätzen und Tabletten nehmen) und auf Santorini war es ebenfalls traumhaft. einen kleinen tipp, geht nicht mit eurem guide auf santorini in die taverne seiner wahl. das ist nichts dolles und nur massenabfertigung dahaben wir anschließend besser gefunden und gesehen (gleich nebenan zum beispiel, auch viel günstiger)