Full Day Santorini Caldera Cruise and volcano sightseeing
Description
Experience Santorini's Caldera allure on a seamless journey fusing nature and culture. Begin at Athinios Port, where the awaits. While the ship occasionally reaches its maximum capacity, rest assured that the allure of the experience more than justifies the voyage. Nea Kameni's volcanic crater unveils untamed power; return to the boat for the next phase. Approach Palaia Kameni for a unique Hot Springs dip, harmonizing relaxation with adventure for 15-30 minutes. Thirassia Island offers a tranquil escape, two hours to enjoy beaches, seaside dining, or exploring the Village of Manolas with vibrant houses. The homeward journey reveals Oia's beauty, capturing cliffs and scenery. A bus then takes you back to your hotel. This expedition guarantees rugged landscapes, white architecture, warm Aegean waters, and a profound connection to Santorini's history. Embrace an extraordinary experience that transcends the ordinary, promising treasured memories.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour begins with a bus transfer from the pick-up point to Athinios Port. From there, a boat takes you to the lava island Nea Kameni, where you can hike the soil path to the crater of the still-active volcano. After exploring the crater, you return to the boat, which heads to the second lava island, Palea Kameni, home to the famous hot springs. The boat stops about 50 meters from the springs, allowing you to swim in the green sulphur waters, dip your feet, or simply enjoy the view. Next, the tour continues to Thirassia Island, once part of Santorini before the volcano's great eruption. You'll spend two hours there—swim at the beach, enjoy lunch by the sea, or explore the village of Manolas with its winding steps and traditional homes. On the return to Athinios Port, you'll cruise beneath Oia, the perfect spot to capture photos of the dramatic cliffs and stunning scenery.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and return transfer from specific meeting points in Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, Fira, Kamari, Perissa, Akrotiri, Emporio, Karterados and Megalochori. You will be informed by mail for your exact pick up point.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- You will find drinks, sandwiches and coffee on board at the bar (not included in the rate).
Reviews(19)
Would not recommend. Meeting point was not clear. Description of the tour was not clear and it was a waste of time and money
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent experience with our tour. We sincerely regret that the excursion did not meet your expectations and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. As guest satisfaction is our top priority, we would appreciate it if you could provide us with more information to help us understand what went wrong in your case. We carefully select the meeting points for our tours to ensure a stress-free experience for our guests. Additionally, our descriptions are meticulously crafted to ensure reliability and clarity. Please feel free to contact us directly with further details about your experience. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
A great day climbing the volcano and seeing Thirasia for lunch. Our guide was excellent and she obviously had a passion for the volcano and geology which made it all the more interesting.
Dear Dave, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Cretan Holidays. We're delighted to hear that you had a great day climbing the volcano and exploring Thirasia. Your feedback is invaluable to us, as it motivates us to continuously improve and enhance our guests' experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for even more memorable adventures.
I Would not recommend this excursion/activity tour while staying on the island of Santorini in Greece
Dear Pierre, We genuinely value guest satisfaction, and we're truly sorry to hear that the excursion didn't meet your expectations. We would greatly appreciate it if you could provide us with more information about your experience, such as the specific aspects that didn't meet your expectations. This will help us pinpoint what went wrong and work towards rectifying any issues. Our goal is to ensure that every guest enjoys a fantastic time on our excursions. Please feel free to contact us directly at our email address. Thank you
Book the activity to enjoy a sunset on the high seas and not only did no one come to pick me up at the meeting point, but I also had to be contacting them repeatedly by phone to receive a response regarding what happened. Eventually I was told that someone had taken the bus with my name on it and that they took the activity for granted.
Dear Farners, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are really sorry about the problem you had with your pickup. Sometimes Santorini is extremely busy, so by mistake the driver picked up wrong guests. We are really sorry about that and as you do not have any other available date to join the excursion we have procced to refund you. For once again we are really sorry and we hope to welcome you in the future. Thank you,
Nice boat trip. Swimming in hot springs was not quite what it stated. Jumped into the sea and if you were lucky you found some pockets of warm water. The payment of €5 to access a very long climb to see a few holes that just looked like a quarry in the Uk. Don’t go in open shoes as the volcanic stones & sand will hurt your feet. Great views from the top but you can see them from other places on Santorini. I wouldn’t advise it on a hot day.
Dear Eileen, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Guests feedback always make us better. We are glad to hear that you liked the views. Santorini is a really beautiful island. You're right that it would be better for someone not to wear open shoes for this excursion. Hope to see you again soon. Thank you,
I had an email to tell me pick up from my hotel. Then got a phone call to say I should of been at the office in Kamari. Terrible
Dear Jane, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to read that you had this problem with your Pickup for your excursion. Usually pickup times never change and the schedule is always kept. Probably there was a delay in the bus due to traffic and a last minute change was made to avoid further problems. We are sorry again and hope that next time everything goes more smoothly. Thank you
Nice day but very hot, making the climb to the top harder. Bring enough water, closed shoes and a hat. Not enough places in the shade on the boat.
Thank you for your review Ann, We have forward your comments about the boat to our partners for further improvement. We hope to see you again soon! Thank you!
Great trip pick on time a bit chaotic at port as to which boat you were on but apart from that a good day a long hike to volcano but worth it nice lunch in Thirissia then lovely boat ride under Oia then near coast back to port made better by happy hour. Would highly recommend Caldera Tours.
Highlight was swimming in the volcanic hot springs but make sure everything you are wearing during and after is black. The springs will stain your clothing. Swimming at Thirassia is challenging because of the rocks- wear swimming shoes if you can.
Dear Sam Thank you very much for your review. We are glad that you had a good time and thank you for the good tips to fellow guests! Kind regards
It was a good day out and the crew were most helpful. We were transported from and to our hotel in a comfortable vehicle.
Dear Martin Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip and our services. With kindest regards
