Greece · Cruise & Sailing

9-Hour Santorini Volcano Cruise with Thirassia and Oia Sunset

9 Hours Round trip from Nea Kameni Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the famous volcano of Santorini
  • 02 Swim near the hot springs of Palea Kameni
  • 03 Explore the traditional island of Thirassia
  • 04 Admire the famous Santorini sunset in Oia

Join this full-day volcano tour with sunset in Oia and board a sightseeing boat from the old port, admiring Santorini's cliffs as you cruise to Nea Kameni. Enjoy free time to walk around the volcanic crater, swim in the warm springs, and visit Thirassia island. Explore the island and have lunch there at leisure before cruising back to Santorini. Then discover Oia village and experience its unique sunset.

There, you will have free time to explore this majestic village and admire the unique sunset.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Santorini, Fira, Oia, Therasia
Languages English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Volcano Cruise, Hot Springs, Thirassia and Oia Sunset

  • Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini. After 20 minutes of sailing, we will reach Nea Kameni's jetty. Should you be interested in being guided at the volcano, you should pay 5 euros per person as an entrance fee.
  • Then, you will walk to the volcano's ridge with your guide, who will explain everything about the history and geology of the volcano. You will stay on the volcanic island for 1.5 hours, and at the end, you will embark again on our boat for the next stop.
  • The next stop of your tour 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 30 minutes at a distance of 30 meters from the shallow waters of Agios Nicholaos' beach. The waters are mixed with mud and 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, it is essential to know how to swim extremely well.
  • The next stop is the island of Thirassia. Thirassia is a miniature of what Santorini used to be several years ago. Today, it is a virgin island, still untouched by tourism and modern lifestyle. It is only 9 sq. km in size and has approximately 300 permanent inhabitants. We will stay there for 2 hours to explore this picturesque and traditional village, as well as to taste the authentic Santorinian cuisine. You can also walk to the main village of Manolas, which is the capital of Thirassia. The view over Santorini is spectacular from there.
  • After departing from your last destination, the boat tour will finish at Athinios, the main port of Fira. After your disembarkation, a bus will be waiting for you to transfer you to Oia village. There, you will have free time to explore this majestic village and admire the unique sunset.
  • A bus will be waiting for you again at a specific pick-up point and will drive you back to your drop-off location.
Nea Kameni crater, Palea Kameni hot springs, Thirassia village, Oia sunset

Where this trip takes you

Nea Kameni crater, Palea Kameni hot springs, Thirassia village, Oia sunset

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nea Kameni 4 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional tour guide
  • All fees & taxes
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel by air-conditioned bus/coach

What's Not Included

  • Volcano entrance fee: 5€ per person
  • Any private expenses

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • Bring sunglasses and sunscreen.
  • You can bring a bathing suit and towels so you can swim.
  • You can bring a camera.

Know before you go

  • This tour operates yearly from May 1st until September 30th.
  • The pick-up location varies depending on your hotel.
  • Traveller pick-up is offered. You will be informed of the exact time and location after your booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Santo Star Travel, Θήρα, Ελλάδα
Tour start
Nea Kameni, Santorini 847 00, Greece
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Nea Kameni.

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