Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

Sail across Santorini’s beautiful ‘caldera’ (flooded crater) and visit the islands of Nea Kameni and Thirasia on this 6-hour cruise. Board a sightseeing boat from the old port, and admire Santorini’s cliffs and as you cruise to Nea Kameni. Enjoy free time to walk around its volcanic crater, swim in the warm springs, and visit Thirasia island. Explore and have lunch here at leisure before cruising back to Santorini.


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Santorini Volcano, 847 00 Greece

Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini! After 20 minutes sailing, we will reach Nea Kameni’s jetty. Should you are interested to be guided at the volcano, you should pay 2.5euro/ per person as an entrance fee. Then, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide and he is going to explain you everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1.5hr and in the end you will embark again to our boat for the next stop.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Palea Kameni, Greece

Our next stop will be the island of Palea Kameni where the famous hot springs are located on the west side. A place that is really popular for its thermal waters. We will stop there for 30min at a distance of 30 meters from the shallow waters of Agios Nicholaos’ beach. The waters are mixed with mud that they are full of sulfur, iron and other metals coming from the volcano and they are very good for the skin, rheumatism, arthritis and other physical pains. Important Note : In order to reach Agios Nicholaos’ beach is essential to swim extremely well.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Explore Thirasia Santorini, Manolas 847 02, Greece

Next stop is the island of Thirassia. Thirassia is a miniature of what Santorini used to be several years ago. Today is a virgin island, still untouched by tourism and modern life style. The island of Thirassia is only 9 sq. km in size and has approximately 300 permanent inhabitants. We will stay there for 2 hours, so as to explore this picturesque and traditional village as well as to taste the authentic Santorinian cuisine. Should you wish, you can also walk at the main village of Manolas, which is the capital of Thirassia. The view over Santorini is spectacular from there.


Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 6 Hours
Start location: Ormos Firon, Greece
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup is offered with additional cost.
Pick up location varies depending on your hotel. Please let us know the hotel that you are or will be staying in order to find and arrange the closest pick up for you.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Foam pool noodles
• Tour Guide
• Visit of the famous volcano of Santorini
• Visit and swim at the Hot Springs
• Visit Thirassia Island
• Pick up / Drop off included (if option is selected)
• Boat tour

Not Included

• Volcano entrance fee (5€ cash only)
• Towels
• Cable car ticket 6€ / per way
• Pick up / Drop off included (If option is not selected)

Facilities