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Viator · Private tour

3 Day Tour Santorini, Crete to discover the Beauty of the Islands

4.5(8)Athens1 hour
VIATOR3.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(6)

Description

The best 3 day tours Greek Islands tour in Santorini & Crete. Book this 3 day tour and combine sightseeing a wonderful sunset cruise to Volcano and a private tour at the Palace of Knossos. Visit the active Volcano, swim at Hot springs and gaze at the best sunset of your life; the famous sunset at Oia! Exploring this Cycladic island with colorful cube-shaped houses, you will lose yourself in a labyrinth of alleyways, and wander through prehistoric monuments, Venetian castles, old chapels, well-preserved windmills, before finding your way to... black (volcanic) beaches! Crete is worldwide known for its huge mythology and the worldwide famous Cretan cuisine. We absolutely we will have a private tour at the Palace of Knossos and at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and learn about the rich lifestyle which began circa 2000 BC!. Book now this 3 day Greek Island tour package and enjoy your vacation in Greece!

Tour Options

4* or Boutique hotel
  • 4* or Boutique hotel Pickup included
3* or 3-Keys hotels
  • Pickup included

Highlights

Private transfers from/to port/airport/hotel in each area
Fast ferry tickets from Crete / Santorini / Piraeus port
Domestic flights from Athens airprot to Heraklion Crete
2 Nights accommodation
Private-Guided tour Knossos and Olive Oil Tasting

What's included

Included
Private transfers from/to port/airport/hotel in each area
Fast ferry tickets from Crete / Santorini / Piraeus port
Domestic flights from Athens airprot to Heraklion Crete
2 Nights accommodation
Private-Guided tour Knossos and Olive Oil Tasting
Not included
Optional cruise tour in Santorini
Hotel City tax
Gratuites (optional)

Pickup Locations & Times

We will pick you up from your accommodation in Athens or Piraeus Port.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The domestic flights includes carry-on per person (check in luggage with extra cost)
  • 2 people will stay in a double-sharing room, 3 people will stay in a triple-sharing room, and 1 person will have a private single room
  • After your booking, you will receive a detailed itinerary
  • Please note that one week prior to your trip, you will receive an updated itinerary with hotel names, pick-up times, and other details.
  • Respecting the environment, you will receive the program on your mobile device or in chat room of Viator. If you need a printed version, please let us know.
  • We recommend downloading the WhatsApp application for immediate communication.

Reviews(8)

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Paula_E
October 19, 2025
Mostly good, but incorporate a different island than Santorini

This was an overall nicely planned tour with good drivers and an exceptional tour guide at the Palace of Knossos at Crete. I would have preferred a different island than Santorini, as there wasn’t much to see at the downtown other than souvenir shops.

Operator response

Hello! Thank you for your feedback! We are looking forward to welcoming Greece again

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SLAsiaTours
April 27, 2024
More than 10 years, We strive to offer you the most memorable travel experience

Welcome to SL Asia Tours! As a leading travel agent in Sri Lanka, we strive to offer you the most memorable travel experience on the island with access to the best hotels, top tourist attractions, and adventurous activities. We invite travelers from all across the globe to a haven of complete rest, relaxation and exotic encounters!

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ralreyes
June 14, 2023
Not as good as expected

For the positive aspect, the drivers were always on time and very courteous. For the other aspects and considering the high price: 1. A little more information would have been nice. The website and our ticket said the pick-up from our hotel in Athens on Day 1 was at 8 a.m. But we were advised by the driver to the airport that it was at 6:45 a.m. Good thing that we were ready to go. 2. There should have been some options to upgrade to a higher class on the plane to Heraklion, on the two ferry rides (to Santorini and to Piraeus) and the "boutique" hotels. Frankly, for the price of the "tour," I expected that we would be travelling on a higher class. The seat location on the ferry from Heraklion couldn't have been worse. 3. The only private tour was a three-hour private tour in the Knossos palace and the Museum. The tour guide was good though. 4. We were left to our own in Santorini, with the only option to go on a half day cruise around the island. Some information on other options would have been nice. 5. The hotel in Santorini was not near the center and taxis are hard to come by in the island. 6. I wish there was an earlier ferry (despite the long wait at the crowded port) from Santorini to Piraeus as Day 3 will be over by the time you reach Piraeus.

Operator response

Dear Rocky, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent tour with us. We value your input and are grateful for your positive remarks concerning our punctual and courteous drivers. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to enhance our services. We would like to address the concerns you raised. 1/ Regarding the departure time, I want to clarify that we communicated through Viator's chat platform. On 09th May, which was a month before your departure, I personally sent you the itinerary. The itinerary clearly stated the time at which our driver would pick you up from the hotel. Seems you didn't opened and read the itinerary However, we apologize if there was any confusion or misunderstanding regarding the departure time. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the three-hour private tour of Knossos Palace and the Museum with our knowledgeable guide. 2/ We appreciate your positive feedback about the tour guide. Regarding the sunset cruise to Caldera, it is one of the most highlighted activities. Since our tours are customizable, if you had requested alternative activities, we could have arranged them for you. 3/ Regarding the hotel "El Greco" in Santorini, it is situated 300 meters away from the entrance of Fira town. Typically, we haven't received any complaints about this walking distance as it offers a pleasant walk next to Caldera. We booked the hotel one month prior and shared the itinerary with you at that time. However, we didn't receive any feedback or requests for changes from you regarding your trip. If there is anything else we can assist you with or if you have any further suggestions, please do not hesitate to let us know. We value your patronage and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Best regards,

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BackPacker767925
June 1, 2023
DAY TRIP IN HERAKLION CITY

Great service, we had a fantastic day trip on the island of Crete. The driver was very informative and polite. Highly recommended..

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Nikos-Taxi-Panormo
June 1, 2023
It all went well!

Very pleased with their services. Thank you very much for the friendly and professional service. Keep going like this!

Operator response

Hello, Thank you very much for your kind words and feedback. We are delighted to hear that you were highly satisfied with our services. Your appreciation for our friendly and professional service means a lot to us. We will definitely continue to strive for excellence and provide the same level of service to all our customers. If there's anything else we can assist you with in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you once again for choosing us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Best regards,

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Mary Len R
March 24, 2023
Well worth it

There was every detail tended to and the tours were well worth the efforts to get to Crete and Santorini. The accommodations selected were excellent and all with whom we came in contact were very happy to help. The communication ahead of time relating to questions of ours or information the tour company needed was efficient and precise. This tour was well worth it.

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Stefanos1973
December 16, 2021
Well that was a good one!!!

Premium Services on all this short trip that felt really longer than 3 days. Managed to check out all local landmarks in Crete and Santorini ,having a wonderful weather. Ask for Effie to get a better understanding of how the whole process will go and get stressed free to enjoy the tour

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davidjoyce964
April 10, 2020
Incretible services during the covid-19!!

Incretible services during the covid-19!! Private tours Greece was so flexible regarding the cancelation policy and step down form the original cancelation due to global pandemic offering us to postpone the trip free of charge which is greatly appreciated. We are positive that this terrible situation will resolve soon. Thank you again for you wonderful customer service. We truly appreciate it.

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