Mykonos is closer to Athens, just a 2.5-hour ferry ride away. Santorini, meanwhile, is one of the farther Cyclades, with a minimum 4.5-hour ferry distance from Athens. It is, however, closer to Crete for travelers looking to combine the two.
Can you do a day trip from Santorini to Crete?
Is it possible to go on a day tour from Santorini to Crete? Yes, it is! Although Crete is not in the Cyclades, high-speed vessels are traveling from the port of Athinios in Santorini to Heraklion, Crete. The fast ferry from Santorini to Crete takes 1 hour 40 minutes.