Enjoy the classic tour trusted by thousands of visitors to Santorini for decades. Relax on a wooden traditional Greek boat and visit the active volcano of Santorini, a unique geological park built of lava. Swim in the mud baths created by the many volcanic eruptions. visit traditional Thirassia that will take you back in time 30-40 years and swim in its deep blue waters. Returning you can take pictures from the unique landscape of the village of Oia with its white houses and blue domes from the boat. Is a value for money trip aimed at visitors and families who want to enjoy nature and landscapes and avoid the hustle and bustle of the city. Post unique landscapes and the crystal clear waters of the Caldera.
First stop is the active Volcano, a distance of just 10 minutes from the bay of Fira. Your stay there is for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. To walk up to the volcano to meet the active craters is about 20 minutes through a walkable path. It is worth to reach the top because when you arrive there, if you scratch the surface you will see steam coming out, smell the sulfur and also take pictures.
After the visit of Nea Kameni, the boat continues to the island of Palaia Kameni where the Hot Springs are located. The boat anchors a few meters outside the small bay of Agios Nikolaos, it lowers down a ladder in the water and from there you can swim a distance of about 30 meters to get to the famous mud baths of Palaia Kameni for which are believed to have beneficial abilities for the skin and other diseases. The water temperature is 30-35 degrees but it constantly mixes with seawater. The boat remains here for about 30 minutes for swimming. It's quite a time since there is no beach on the small island where you can stay for a while.
In continuation of the tour, the boat sails to the island of Thirassia. You have 2 hours free time to swim in the crystal waters of Korfos or eating in traditional taverns with different dishes of the island. You can go on foot or by donkeys in the village of Manolas, which is very picturesque with narrow streets and nice view to Santorini and worth a visit.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
next to the cable car station