The tour departs daily from the old port of Fira, at 10:30 in the morning and at 14:00. After only 15 minutes by boat, we'll be arriving at the volcano bay, where we'll be docking for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, during which, if you want, you can follow the path to the top, where the active craters are. Next, we'll be moving to the island of Palaia Kammeni for the hot springs, the famous mud baths, which were formed as a result of a series of volcanic eruptions. The temperature of the water in the small bay of Agios Nikolaos changes with the months, but it tends to be warmer than the typical sea currents in the area. The boat will be staying there for about 30 minutes to allow you a healthy bath. After the bath, you will return to the old port of Fira.
Departure
The excursion starts from the picturesque Old Port of Santorini. This port is only accessible by cable car, which is the most common way, as it takes only 3 minutes to go down, or you have to descend 587 steps on foot.
Important Note: You have to pay 10€ more per way for the cable car ticket.
Gialos, the Old Port, lies below Fira, nestled at the foot of a rocky cliff. You will be surprised by the steep slopes of the Caldera and, finally, 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. For more information or clarifications, don’t hesitate to visit our travel agency which is located down at the port.
Volcano
Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini! After sailing for 20 minutes, we will reach Nea Kammeni’s jetty. Should you be interested to be guided to the volcano, you have to pay 5 euros per person as an entrance fee. Then, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide who is going to explain to you everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1.5 hours and, after that, you will embark again for the next stop.
Hot Springs
Our next stop will be the island of Palaia Kammeni, where the famous hot springs are located on the west side, a place that is really popular for its thermal waters. We will stop there for 30 minutes at a distance of 30 metres from the shallow waters of Agios Nicholaos Beach (The Hot Springs). Take a dive off the boat and feel the warmth of these extraordinary waters. The waters are also full of sulphur, iron, and other metals coming from the volcano and they are very good for the skin, rheumatism, arthritis, and other physical pains.
Important Note: In order to reach Agios Nicholaos Beach (the Hot Springs), it is essential to have very good swimming skills.
Return
After departing from your last destination, the tour will finish at the Old Port of Fira. After your disembarkation, you should choose one of the aforementioned available ways to go back to Fira town.
