Island Harmony: Explore Santorini and Crete in 8 Days
Combine Santorini’s volcanic scenery with time to explore Heraklion in Crete on this 8-day island holiday from Athens. Spend three nights on Santorini, with free days to discover its villages, caldera views and beaches, before continuing by high-speed boat to Heraklion.
Enjoy three nights in Heraklion, with time to explore the city and discover Crete’s Minoan heritage independently. Hotel accommodation includes breakfast, and ferry tickets cover the route Piraeus–Santorini–Heraklion–Piraeus, with an overnight return arriving on day eight. Arrival transfers are included unless your hotel is within walking distance, in which case walking directions will be provided. Please make your own way to the port when departing from each island.
**Climate Crisis Resilience Tax is not included and must be paid on the spot directly to the hotel upon check-in or check-out.**
Included
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- 3 nights on Santorini on Bed and Breakfast basis
- 3 nights in Heraklion, Crete on Bed and Breakfast basis
- Arrival transfers from the ports on Santorini and Crete are included unless your hotel is within walking distance, in which case walking directions will be provided and you will proceed to the hotel on foot.
- Ferry tickets for all routes: Piraeus – Santorini – Heraklion – Piraeus.
- *For overnight boats, confirmed airplane type seats
- VAT included.
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Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations.
In the morning, depart by ferry from Piraeus for Santorini. Arrive on the island in the early afternoon. An arrival transfer from the port is included unless your hotel is within walking distance, in which case walking directions will be provided and you will proceed to the hotel on foot. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure on Santorini.
At leisure on Santorini.
Please make your own way to the port for your afternoon high-speed boat to Heraklion, Crete. Arrive in the late afternoon. An arrival transfer from the port is included unless your hotel is within walking distance, in which case walking directions will be provided and you will proceed to the hotel on foot. Enjoy the remaining time at leisure in Heraklion city.
At leisure in Heraklion city.
Enjoy free time in Heraklion city before making your own way to the port for the evening overnight ferry to Piraeus. The departure transfer is not included. Travel in confirmed airplane-type seats and arrive at Piraeus port (Athens) the following morning, on day eight.
