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Santorini Volcano Tour: 3-Hour Adventure to Volcano Craters and Palaia Kameni's Hot Springs
3.9
78 Ratings
Ormos Firon
The Santorini volcano excursion is a 3-hour journey to the volcano of Santorini and its pits, and to the Thermal Baths of Palaia Kameni by sea vessel.
The Santorini volcano excursion is a 3-hour journey to the volcano of Santorini and its pits, and to the Thermal Baths of Palaia Kameni by sea vessel.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Santorini Volcano - The Santorini volcano tour starts from the picturesque old port of Fira.
Gialos, the Old Port, lies below Fira, nestled at the foot of a rocky cliff. You will be surprised with the steep slopes of the Caldera and in the end the tiny port will appear under these huge rocks and the cave houses that seem to dangle on the cliff….
- Santorini Volcano - The Santorini volcano tour starts from the picturesque old port of Fira.
Gialos, the Old Port, lies below Fira, nestled at the foot of a rocky cliff. You will be surprised with the steep slopes of the Caldera and in the end the tiny port will appear under these huge rocks and the cave houses that seem to dangle on the cliff. There the guides of your excursion will be waiting for you, to give you all the important information and to orientate you on the boat.
Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini! After 20 minutes sailing, we will reach Nea Kameni. If you are interested to be guided at the volcano, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide and you will listen to everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1,5 hour.
What's Included
- Boat trip to the famous Santorini volcano
- Explore the Hot Springs
- Guidance from a professional tour guide
- Boat trip to the famous Santorini volcano
- Explore the Hot Springs
- Guidance from a professional tour guide
What's Not Included
- Volcano entrance fee: 5€ /per person
- Pick up from and to your hotel
- Volcano entrance fee: 5€ /per person
- Pick up from and to your hotel
Location
Ormos Firon
You need to proceed to Santo Star travel to exchange the tickets at the old port - https://goo.gl/maps/REAPgq3ZbSmWNUDB9
You can reach old port from Fira cable car station, donkey ride or stairs. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to call: +302286024355
Please be there 30 min in advance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(78 Ratings)
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Brenda_h
Sep 22, 2024
Loved it - Loved the volcano hike; lovely to cool off in the “hot springs” (barely warm lol) afterwards. Highly recommend
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Jan_m
Jul 10, 2024
Volcano and a natural hot tub - a great pair! - This was a wonderful experience. Starting the tour with an exploration of Nea Kemini gave a phenomenal panoramic view from the center of the caldera. We learned some background information about the destruction of Akrotiri and what would happen if the volcano were to violently explode again. After that, we had a wonderful swim in the water and the thermals. One tip for others - you have to jump off the boat into deep waters and swim at least 50 meters each way to and from the boat in moving waves. They had pool noodles for anyone who wanted to use them. Definitely be aware of your swimming strength!
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Jordan_g
May 30, 2024
Amazing - Georgia was fantastic and the whole experience was awesome. The hike up the volcano wasn’t too challenging, and we were given breaks to catch our breath. The swim in the hot springs were amazing, but make sure to wear a dark swim suit as the minerals will stain light colors. Also recommend showering and especially washing your hands before you do anything else, as I caught a mild bacterial infection from the swim.
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Robint512
Sep 9, 2024
A Great experience - amazing views of the Caldera. - Amazing views of the caldera and cliff top houses from the boat journey and volcano itself. The order of our trip changed starting with the hot springs swim and then onto the volcano. History of Volcano’s eruptions and islands evolution is provided. Take a towel and wear your swim clothes ready for the plunge (or steps) into the sea. Only limited changing areas on board, but drinks available to buy on the boat. A few places of shelter on the island but intensely hot in summer. Wear trainers as path is mainly small rocks and stones. Very good value for money. 5 Euros each for volcano entrance.
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Carla_p
May 30, 2024
Great day on the water - We chose to tour areas of Greece without taking a big cruise liner- with this tour and others we enjoyed the beautiful water without the fuss of cruising! The boat was comfortable and i even got in the water for the hot springs- it was cold before it was hot- but a lovely little dip!
The crew was lovely and the explanation of the area very interesting!
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Stephanie_h
Jul 13, 2024
Not worth it - The springs were great but the volcano was a no-go because it was so hot. The check in process was a disorganized mess. I went to “exchange” my tickets at the office 30 minutes early and the lady told me I was fine and didn’t need to but then after waiting in line to get on the boat the guy said I had to go get tickets and of course then the lady gave me a sheet of paper to have him scan but then a million other people had boarded and we had to wait for the next boat.
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Anne_f
Jun 1, 2024
Ok if you hike. - None, thought we were going to see a volcano but saw a vent in the side. Totally false wording. Rest ok.
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Sarahgd8749ez
Oct 6, 2024
Can you save yourself - Pure mass event. The boat only takes you to the volcano. Access to the volcano must be paid extra.
The climb to the highest point is via a scree path, so bring good shoes and water/sun protection, because there is hardly any shade on the way.
The guide has hardly really explained anything. He was more there to drive the group (about 60 people) up and down once.
What I noticed very negatively was that he even encouraged tourists to take stones/lumps of sulphur as souvenirs! A "professional" guide should never do such a thing!
After the hike on the volcano we went to the "hot springs".
Handwarm is more likely to hit...
You had to jump off the boat into the water and swim a short distance to the shore to see the bubbles. It wasn't 30 minutes. More like 15min. Swim once and back.
If you haven't experienced it, you haven't missed much either.
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Valerie_h
Jul 17, 2024
Don't waste time or money - If you are only in Santorini a day. Don't waste your time. You can barely get in water maybe 20 minutes. Volcano isn't that cool more like a hill and it is extremely hot.
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Sabaurore
Jul 15, 2024
Bof - Excursion, volcano , warm waters and Thirassia , the volcano is not only paying (5€ per person on top of the excursion Award)
We walk in the mountains at the peak of the sun , we just have time to go up and down , the volcano itself has no interest but I admit that the view from the summit and spectacular!
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