Greece · Boating

7-Hour Santorini Volcano Cruise with Thirasia Island and Manolas

7 Hours Round trip from Thera 847 00 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Dive into the hot springs near Palea Kameni
  • 02 Sail across Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, and Thirasia Island
  • 03 Explore Thirasia Island and the village of Manolas
  • 04 Enjoy breathtaking views of Oia's cliffs and scenery

The enchanting volcanic island of Santorini is a favourite among tourists. Visit Nea Kameni to see a volcanic crater, swim in the warm waters by the lava island of Palea Kameni, and enjoy free time to explore Thirasia, which was once part of Santorini. Your boat also sails below the beautiful village of Oia, where you can take in stunning views of the surrounding area and the picturesque village.

The boat makes a stop approximately 50 meters from the opening so you can dive into the green waters of the hot springs or relax and enjoy the view.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Santorini, Oia, Therasia
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Santorini Volcano Cruise to Thirasia and Manolas

  • Start the tour with a bus transfer from the pick-up point to the port of Athinios.

  • Continue on the King Thiras boat to the lava island of Nea Kameni. King Thiras will make a stop to allow you to ascend the soil path and approach the crater of the still-active volcano.

  • Walk back down the path after seeing the crater with your Santorini tour guide and get back on the King Thiras boat.

  • Sail to the second lava island of Palea Kameni and reach the Hot Springs. The boat makes a stop approximately 50 meters from the opening so you can dive into the green waters of the hot springs or relax and enjoy the view.

  • Proceed to Thirasia Island, which was part of Santorini before the big volcanic explosion.

  • Stay on Thirasia for two hours, where you will have the chance to go swimming, have lunch next to the sea, or explore the village of Manolas with its winding steps and traditional houses.

  • As you sail across Oia on the way back to Athinios Port, you may take wonderful pictures of the cliffs and the breathtaking scenery.

  • Depart for the place where you started the excursion. A bus will be waiting at the port of Athinios to take you back.

Nea Kameni crater, Palea Kameni hot springs, Manolas village, Oia cliffs

Where this trip takes you

Nea Kameni crater, Palea Kameni hot springs, Manolas village, Oia cliffs

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Thera 847 00 3 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Santorini guide

  • Shared transportation

What's Not Included

  • Meals are not included.

  • The volcano entrance fee of 2.50 EUR per person is not included.

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled, closed walking shoes. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a swimsuit are also recommended.

  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible because of the varied terrain at the sites you will be visiting.

Know before you go

  • Excursion pick-up times:

    • Exo gonia 9:40

    • Kamari 9:50

    • Monolithos 9:55

    • Messaria 9:35

    • Karterados 9:40

    • Fira 9:50

    • Pyrgos 10:00

    • Perissa 9:30

    • Perivolos 9:35

    • Emporio 9:40

    • Vlichada 9:40

    • Akrotiri 9:40

    • Meghalochori 9:50

    • Oia 9:15

    • Imerovigli 9:30

    • Firostefani 9:35

  • The guest must arrive 10 minutes early at the meeting point.

  • The starting time might change depending on the season and the time of sunset and will be advised upon confirmation of your booking, if applicable.

  • Children aged 4 and under are free of charge.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Athinios Ferry Port, Órmos Athiniós, Greece
Tour start
Thera 847 00, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Thera 847 00.

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