Greece · Cruise & Sailing

Shared Day Cruise from Kos to the volcanic island of Nisyros

8 Hours Round trip from Kos Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise from Kos to the volcanic island of Nisyros
02 Visit the largest accessible volcanic crater in Europe
03 Enjoy views of the sea, surrounding islands, and rugged landscapes
04 Explore the harbour town of Mandraki at your own pace
05 Stroll through narrow traditional streets
06 Optional time for lunch in a local tavern
07 Chance to visit the famous monastery on the island

Set sail from Kos for a full-day escape to Nisyros, one of Greece’s most fascinating volcanic islands. After arriving at the island’s picturesque harbour, discover a place known for its traditional character, dramatic scenery, and remarkable volcanic landscape.

Your experience includes a transfer up to the volcano, where you can visit the largest accessible volcanic crater in Europe and take in sweeping views of the sea, surrounding islands, and the island’s striking lunar-like terrain. Later, enjoy free time in Mandraki to wander the narrow streets, have lunch in a traditional tavern, or visit the famous monastery.

Please note that departure time and itinerary may be rescheduled according to weather conditions, and the boat used may differ from the pictures shown above depending on availability.

Your experience includes a transfer up to the volcano, where you can visit the largest accessible volcanic crater in Europe and take in sweeping views of the sea, surrounding islands, and the island’s striking lunar-like terrain.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Kos

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Reach the picturesque harbour of the island after about an hour and discover the traditional way of life and authenticity of the island. Nisyros belоngs tο thе Dodecanesе islаnd grоup but it is nοt the tуpiсal beach holidаy dеstinatiоn as its vοlcаniс beaches arе not much оf аttraсtiοn to everyоnе. It is small аnd almost entirеly оcсupied bу the vοlcano.The volcanо οf Nisyrοs island is thе onlу Greeκ vоlcanο whеre you саn entеr the crater and hаvе a walk right оntο it. At your оwn risk, οf course, bесause nо οne кnows if аnd whеn the vоlcanο maу surprise both lоcаls and visitοrs but thе thrilling experiеnсe attrаcts many peoplе, usually fоr а daу tripIn the afternoon stroll through the narrow streets of the port of Mandraki, enjoy a traditional lunch in one of the many traditional taverns or visit the famous monastery. Be enchanted by the magic of the island.

The route