Overview
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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Visit of the famous volcano of Santorini
Foam pool noodles
Visit and swim at the Hot Springs
Boat tour
Tour Guide
Pick up / Drop off included (if option is selected)
Visit Thirassia Island
Volcano entrance fee (5€ cash only)
Towels
Cable car ticket 6€ / per way
Pick up / Drop off included (If option is not selected)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The tour will start from Ormos Firon “Old Port of Fira” which is accessible only by cable car 6€ /per way (depart every 20') or by walk down the 600 steps (30 mins walking). The meeting point is at "Santo Star" office at the old port. We expect all customers to arrive 30 minutes prior the dep. time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Santorini Volcano
1 hour 30 min
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.
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Palea Kameni
30 min
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.
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2 hours
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)
Can I cancel Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
The tour will start from Ormos Firon “Old Port of Fira” which is accessible only by cable car 6€ /per way (depart every 20') or by walk down the 600… Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Visit of the famous volcano of Santorini
- Foam pool noodles
- Visit and swim at the Hot Springs
- Boat tour
- Tour Guide
- Pick up / Drop off included (if option is selected)
- Visit Thirassia Island
What's 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)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Santorini Volcano, Palea Kameni.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Greek, English, Italian, French.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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