Thera Trip Overview
Α tour designed for those who want to see the most of the island but only stay for a few days. So in this way you have the opportunity to see the most highlights in only one day combining land and sea. From the land you have the chance to see places like the red beach, traditional villages, the first Museum for Lost Atlantis in the world, the famous monument of Prophet Elias and some of the most picturesque churches of the island and to learn about the unique Santorini wine production and make a wine tasting. From the sea you have the chance to see the Caldera sights such as the volcano, hot springs, Thirasia and the sunset close to the village of Oia while you are having dinner on a traditional wooden boat .The benefits of this tour is that you have pick up transfer from and to your hotel, wine tasting, guide and dinner on board included.
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Thera, Greece
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Sailing Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Thera, Greece, Greece
Α tour designed for those who want to see the most of the island but only stay for a few days. So in this way you have the opportunity to see the most highlights in only one day combining land and sea. From the land you have the chance to see places like the red beach, traditional villages, the first Museum for Lost Atlantis in the world, the famous monument of Prophet Elias and some of the most picturesque churches of the island and to learn about the unique Santorini wine production and make a wine tasting. From the sea you have the chance to see the Caldera sights such as the volcano, hot springs, Thirasia and the sunset close to the village of Oia while you are having dinner on a traditional wooden boat .The benefits of this tour is that you have pick up transfer from and to your hotel, wine tasting, guide and dinner on board included.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Red Beach, Akrotiri Greece
• Our first stop will be at the Red Beach, situated near the ancient site of Akrotiri. One of Santorini’s unspoilt beaches, it has red vertical, volcanic rocks that provide a stunning view.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lost Atlantis Experience, Epar.Od. Firon-Ormou Perissis, Megalochori 84700 Greece
The first Museum for Lost Atlantis in the world situated in Santorini.
Learn about the Minoan history of Santorini and the myth of Atlantis with the help of innovative technologies. Experience and feel with all your senses the destruction of the island of ancient Atlantis in the 9D Cinema.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Megalochori – Traditional Village, Megalochori Greece
• Our tour continues to a local Winery for a special wine tasting. You will sample 3 different types of local wines and enjoy complementary snacks.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monastery of Profitis Ilias, Epar. Od. Pirgou Kallistis 3 km from Pyrgo Thira, Moni Profitou Ilia, Moni Profitou Iliou 847 00 Greece
We move on to the Monestery of Prophet Elias the highest point of Santorini with a panoramic view. Founded in 1711, it is considered the most important Byzantine monument on the island.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Athinios Port Santorini, Epar. Od. Ormou Athiniou, 847 00 Greece
At 14:15 you will be taken to the Athinios Port for the accompanying sunset tour on Santorini’s traditional wooden boats. The tour will take you to the volcano and the hot springs. A buffet and dinner will be provided on-board.
Duration: 10 minutes
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 .Where you will be able to walk on the volcano with your guide who is going to explain you everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1h and a half and in the end you will embark again to our boat for the next stop ENTRANCE FEE FOR VOLCANO 2,5 EYRO PER PERSON NOT INCLUDED
Duration: 1 hour
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: Armeni Bay, Oia 84702 Greece
The end of the excursion comes on sunset time. the boat set sails and the sun dives to the sea in the norther part of the island. Our boat will stop very close to Oia village where you will have the chance to watch the warm light of the setting sun under the violet sky before the night falls. This is the most unforgettable experience as the Caldera and the village of Oia will turn into gold colour.
Duration: 1 hour
