Volcano Days · VOLCANIC HOT SPRINGS IN GREECE
Good volcanic hot springs in Greece fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Sail from Athinios Port on a traditional wooden boat with multilingual commentary. Hike Nea Kameni, swim from the boat to Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs, stop at Thirassia, and add a bus ride to Oia for sunset. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and a dark swimsuit.
“all good, guide superb, day was well worth the money, had a great day”
Cruise from Fira’s Old Port to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, and Thirassia. You’ll hike volcanic trails, swim from the boat toward warm sulfur springs, and enjoy free time for lunch or a walk. Guides such as Roula and Sophia provide commentary, while optional hotel pickup costs extra.
“That was an amazing experience. We loved it! The gide guy was helpful and informative. Boat trip was pleasant and the coast line was stunning.”
Spend eight hours exploring Santorini by boat, hiking Nea Kameni with guides such as Tito or Caesar, swimming near Palia Kameni’s sulfur springs, and enjoying a Greek buffet with unlimited local wine before sunset. Hotel pickup, port transport, and drop-off are included.
“The trip was overall great. The hike up the volcano was really fun. But I would not recommend this tour for anyone who gets motion sickness. The water was very rocky and I was miserable the majority of the boat ride. I also would not call this a catamaran. It’s a very large wooden boat.”
Meet at Fira Old Port for a three-hour boat excursion to Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni. You’ll hike volcanic trails with a guide, pay €5 to enter the volcano site, then swim 30 to 40 meters to warm sulfur springs. Foam noodles help swimmers, but the water may be only tepid.
“The boat ride was very fun and our tour guide was very informed, friendly and prepared. It was a very safe experience and the sulfur spring was the highlight.”
Spend six hours on a sailing cruise from Fira Old Port with an English-speaking guide and audio commentary. Hike Nea Kameni’s volcanic crater, swim from the boat toward Palea Kameni’s warm sulfur waters, then explore Thirassia, with time for lunch and the climb to Manolas.
“Guide was very helpful, sharing lots of information. Had a good amount of time at each stop. Would recommend!”
Set sail from Fira Old Port at 11:00 for Nea Kameni’s volcanic crater and Palea Kameni’s sulfur-rich waters. Walk the volcano independently, swim from the boat with a pool noodle, and choose a longer option with free time at Thirasia. Guides speak English, Italian, and French.
“The guide was excellent. She had a lovely caring manner, was very clear in her instructions, very knowledgeable about the volcano and very attentive to the needs of her passengers. All in all this tour delivered exactly what was promised at a reasonable price.”
Take a classic wooden caïque from Athinios Port to Nea Kameni, where you walk toward an active volcanic crater, then swim near warm sulfur waters and visit Thirassia. Bus transfers serve many villages, with live and audio commentary in five languages.
“I didn’t get to attend my tour. When I booked I paid for the tour with pick up option. I selected to be picked up at my hotel. A day before they send me a pick location which was 30 minutes away from my hotel. I tried to contact the tour company but they didn’t respond back until the day of the tour with “I’m sorry you missed you pick up time” I explain to them that I didn’t had transportation and I needed to be picked up but all they responded back was we can reschedule. I agreed to reschedule for next day and I never heard back from…”
Sail from Fira to Nea Kameni’s volcanic crater, swim from the boat toward Palea Kameni’s warm sulfur springs, and spend two hours on Thirassia. The extended option adds Oia at sunset. Guides may speak English, French, Italian, or Spanish. Pickup is available from central village points.
“Great trip loved the volcano hike. Disappointed to be informed via email the night before trip that the stopping at Thirassia wasn’t included due to the port being closed. We booked trip in plenty of time & feel that the description of the trip should be amended to show this as we were looking forward to stopping off at Thirassia & intended to have lunch at one of the restaurants. Didn’t go into sea or hot springs for swim but those that did said the springs were only a few degrees warmer than the sea, not “hot”. Good tour though, good guide & great views of caldera on return journey.”
From Fira’s Old Port, an English-speaking guide leads you by boat to Nea Kameni for a 90-minute crater walk, then to Palea Kameni for a 30-minute swim near its warm springs. Bring a towel, sturdy shoes, and extra cash for the €5 volcano fee and cable car.
“The boat ride was great! The hot springs were not actually hot—not the tours fault but that was disappointing.”
Cruise from Thera to the volcanic islands of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni, then visit Thirasia when its port is open. You can hike to an active crater, swim at hot springs, explore Manolas, and hear commentary in five languages. Bring cash, sturdy shoes, sun protection, and a towel.
“Il serait bien d’avoir une meilleure description de la journée sur ce site car je n’avais aucune idée que l’on aurait 2h pour diner dans un resto sur l’ile de Thirassa. De plus, c’est vraiment compliqué retrouver son bus au retour, aucune indication sur ceux-ci. Très peu de temps aussi au sommet du volcan puisque le guide parle en anglais en premier donc ça donne peu de tenps au Franco de gravir le volcan par la suite.”
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