Santorini Volcano Tour
The Santorini volcano tour is a 3 hour visit to Santorini’s volcano and its craters and to the Hot Springs of Palaia Kameni by boat.
Options
Without transfers
Without transfers
What's included in Santorini Volcano Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Santorini Volcano
The Santorini volcano tour starts from the picturesque old port of Fira. Gialos, the Old Port, lies below Fira, nestled at the foot of a rocky cliff. You will be surprised with the steep slopes of the Caldera and in the end the tiny port will appear under these huge rocks and the cave houses that seem to dangle on the cliff. There the guides of your excursion will be waiting for you, to give you all the important information and to orientate you on the boat. Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini! After 20 minutes sailing, we will reach Nea Kameni. If you are interested to be guided at the volcano, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide and you will listen to everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1,5 hour.
Nea Kameni
The Santorini volcano tour starts from the picturesque old port of Fira. Gialos, the Old Port, lies below Fira, nestled at the foot of a rocky cliff. You will be surprised with the steep slopes of the Caldera and in the end the tiny port will appear under these huge rocks and the cave houses that seem to dangle on the cliff. There the guides of your excursion will be waiting for you, to give you all the important information and to orientate you on the boat. Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini! After 20 minutes sailing, we will reach Nea Kameni. If you are interested to be guided at the volcano, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide and you will listen to everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1,5 hour.
Palea Kameni
Next we reach by boat the island of Palea Kameni with the hot springs, the famous mud baths, which were formed as result of volcanic eruptions. In the small bay of Agios Nikolaos the water temperature ranges from 30 to 35 degrees Celsius, as it mixes continuously with the normal sea currents. 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 The boat will be staying here about 30 minutes to allow you a healthy bath. After the bath, you will return to the old port of Fira.
Inclusions
- Visit of the famous Santorini volcano & the Hot Springs
- Boat to the volcano
- Professional Tour Guide
- Pick up from and to your hotel
- Volcano
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the force majeure and the measures of the greek goverment for the seismic activity on the island of Santorini, the old port of Fira will remain closed until the 24th of May. Therefore, until then, the tour will be operated only with transfers departing from the port of Athinios until the 25th of May.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- You need to proceed to Santo Star travel to exchange the tickets at the old port - https://goo.gl/maps/REAPgq3ZbSmWNUDB9 You can reach old port from Fira cable car station, donkey ride or stairs. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to call: +302286024355 Please be there 30 min in advance
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
This cruise departs from the Old Port of Santorini – Ormos Firon Please be at the meeting point at least 30 minutes in advance. You need to proceed to Caldera's Boat Santo Star travel at the old port of Fira to exchange your tickets - https://goo.gl/maps/REAPgq3ZbSmWNUDB9 You can reach the old port from Fira town cable car top station with the cable car, donkey ride or the stairs. In case you will need assistance in the morning, please do not hesitate to call us: +3022860 24355
