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3 Day Tour Santorini, Crete to discover the Beauty of the Islands
The best 3 day tours Greek Islands tour in Santorini & Crete. Book this 3 day tour and combine sightseeing a wonderful sunset cruise to Volcano and a private tour at the Palace of Knossos. Visit the active Volcano, swim at Hot springs and gaze at the best sunset of your life; the famous sunset…
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10 Day Private Tour in Santorini, Crete, Mykonos, Delos
It is worth to book this 10 day best-seller tour package in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini & Crete for those reasons: Historical and Cultural Significance: Greece is known for its rich history and culture, and these four destinations offer a wealth of historical and cultural landmarks to explore. Athens, the capital city of Greece, is home…
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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.
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Santorini Fishing Private Cruise boat tour – BBQ, Snorkeling
The local captain “Makis” from “The Pirate fishing tours” in Santorini, loves to share his passion for the sea, with the visitors to Santorini island each year! His experience with the sea, the long days of navigating and his extensive experience in exploring new fishing spots and reefs, for the past decade, have revealed the…
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Santorini Volcano Cruise Including Hot Springs and Thirasia
Sail across Santorini’s beautiful ‘caldera’ (flooded crater) and visit the islands of Palea Kameni and Thirasia on this 4-hour guided boat tour. Board a sightseeing boat at Athinios port, and admire Santorini’s cliffs and sugar-cube towns as you cruise to Nea Kameni. Enjoy free time to walk around its volcanic crater, bathe in the warm…
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Private Tour: Santorini Volcano Trip Including Hot Springs
Visit Santorini’s Nea Kameni volcano on a day trip and marvel at the views as you gaze from summit to sea! With an expert local guide at your side, travel by boat to the foothills of the active volcano, and then walk to the top at a leisurely pace. After admiring the volcanic vistas, go…
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Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise Including Dinner on Board
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. Have…
Nea Kameni is sometimes called the “Santorini Volcano.” The island’s rocky crater continues to rumble and puff out steam. Boat tours depart from the town of Oia, the Old Port of Fira, or the Athinios Port on Santorini’s main island. Once on the island, you can hike up to the crater’s rim and take in the views across lava fields to Greece’s Aegean Sea.
Volcano tours may also stop on Thirasia, the second-largest island in the archipelago, and at the volcano’s hot springs on Palea Kameni, where boats moor at Erinia and you can swim to the springs beneath the tiny church of Agios Nikolaos. Santorini volcano and hot springs tours get big crowds in high season, so opt for a small-group guided tour or catamaran tour if you would prefer a more personal experience.
Things to know before you go
- If you plan to walk to the crater’s rim, be sure to wear hiking-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.
- Don’t forget a hat, sunblock, and plenty of water to guard against the Mediterranean heat.
- Please note that boat tour passengers must be agile enough to board and disembark boats, so travelers with limited mobility should confirm accessibility before booking.
- Visiting the volcano requires about 30 minutes of uphill hiking, so may not be suitable for young children or those who are not strong walkers.
- Some believe the volcanic eruption may have spawned the legend of Atlantis.
How to get there
You can reach the volcanic activity on Nea Kameni by boat on a private tour or a larger group cruise departing from Santorini.
When to get there
Santorini volcano tours are most crowded in summer, when it can also be uncomfortably hot during the peak hours of the day. Opt for an early morning or late afternoon departure, or plan your visit for the spring or fall.
Santorini sunsets
Santorini boasts gorgeous sunsets, and the archipelago has the Thira volcano to thank. Its cataclysmic eruption scooped out the once-circular island’s center and west coast, creating the sea-filled caldera ringed by the sheer cliffs of the Santorini archipelago’s main island. Today the caldera provides a low-lying, obstruction-free observation point along Santorini’s west coast, perfect for watching the sun sink into the sea. Consider booking a romantic sunset tour by boat in the late afternoon to savor this famous sunset.