3 Volcanic Islands Nea Kameni Palea Kameni and Thirassia Cruise

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kamari. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise to the volcanic islands of Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, and Thirassia
02 Walk up to the crater of Santorini’s active volcano
03 Swim in the orange sulphur waters near the hot springs
04 Enjoy free time on Thirassia for lunch, swimming, or exploring
05 Take in breathtaking views of the cliffs and caldera on the return sail
06 Bus transfer between the pick-up point and Athinios port included

Set sail from Santorini on a scenic cruise to the volcanic islands of Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, and Thirassia. Walk up to the crater of the active volcano, swim in the warm sulphur waters of the hot springs, and take in dramatic caldera views along the way.

You’ll also have free time on Thirassia to enjoy lunch, go for a swim, or explore the traditional village of Manolas before cruising back past the cliffs toward Athinios port. With bus transfers included from the pick-up point, this is a relaxed way to experience Santorini’s volcanic landscape in a single day.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Santorini, Oia, Therasia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

The tour starts with a bus transfer from the pick-up point to the port of Athinios and continues with the King Thiras boat to the lava island of Nea Kameni. The boat will stop by Nea Kameni and we will have the chance to ascend the soil path and approach the crater of the active volcano. After seeing the crater, we will walk back down the path and get on the boat.We’ll then sail to the second lava island, the island of Palea Kameni and reach the Hot Springs. The boat makes a stop approximately 50 meters away from the Hot Springs, so you can dive in the orange sulphur waters and enjoy the view.The tour continues to Thirasia island which was part of Santorini before the explosion of the volcano. We will stay in Thirasia for two-three hours for lunch, swimming or exploring the traditional village of Manolas. Sailing towards Oia, on the way back to Athinios port, you will enjoy breath-taking views of the cliffs and the amazing scenery. The bus will be waiting at the port of Athinios, to take you back to the initial pick-up point.

The route