GREECE · VOLCANIC HOT SPRINGS
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.
Cruise Santorini’s caldera, hike an active volcano, swim at sulfur springs, visit Thirassia, and add an Oia sunset for $29.
“Everything was well-organized with clear pickup details provided in advance. The tour ran on time, covered all the planned stops, and was managed very professionally. Overall, a great experience and excellent value for money!”
Review of Santorini’s 6-hour caldera cruise to the volcano, sulfur springs, and Thirassia, with honest tips on swimming, hiking, and value.
“There were 110 people on this tour and when walking to the top of the volcano we needed to be very close to the tour guide as when on the occasions that he stopped and talked only the closest 15 to 20 people could hear his speak. There is no need to spend two hours on the island of Thirassia.”
Review of Santorini’s $106 volcano and sunset dinner cruise, with hot springs, Nea Kameni hike, Greek buffet, wine, and practical tips.
“Transportation from the hotel to the pickup place and drop off at night. Drop off place is lonely and dark to call or Get the transportation . Was out side of the town. Needs add drop off to the hotel at night”
Review of Santorini’s volcano and hot springs cruise from Fira, with hike details, costs, swimming tips, boat comfort, and honest drawbacks.
“An amazing trip with a lovely guide. Great geology of the volcanic islands of Nea Kammeni and Palaia Kammeni.”
Review of Santorini’s six-hour cruise to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni hot springs, Thirassia, and the Caldera, with practical tips and honest advice.
“volcano hike.. challenging but doable.. nice relaxing cruise back to port.”
Sail from Fira to Santorini’s volcano and hot springs, with a crater hike, caldera views, and practical tips on costs and swimming.
“Overall a fun trip and good value. Check in at the office was fast and easy(although my first interaction that morning with the woman behind the desk was a little grumpy) as well as getting onboard. Short ride to the volcano where you spend 5 euro to enter, the guide from your boat will then give you a little info before hiking up to the first stop. She gives a little info about the volcano, shows some pictures from the free map you get when entering as well as on her phone. Then points you to a few options to hike up to and tells you what time to return…”
Review of Santorini’s volcano, hot springs and Thirassia cruise, with practical advice on walking, pickup points, fees and value.
“Hike up the volcano great was fun. And swimming in the volcano waters was an amazing experience. Our tour operators organised everything very well. Our guide was extremely informative and helpful”
Sail Santorini’s volcano, swim near sulfur springs, explore Thirassia, and watch Oia sunset in a full-day Aegean adventure.
“The day trip was very enjoyable and the stops were beautiful. The boat was not too crowded so it ment that everyone fit on comfortably while still getting a good view. The walk up the volcano was amazing and the tour guide was fantastic and we learned a lot. The volcanic hot springs were a 30 min stop as stated however this also included waiting for everyone else to jump off the boat and then have to swim to the hot springs (about 30m.) So I would recommend being ready to swim early and trying to be one of the first off. Due to there being no changing rooms it…”
Review of Santorini’s 3-hour volcano boat trip, Nea Kameni hike, Palea Kameni hot springs, costs, tips, and who should book.
“J'ai passé un bon moment mais le prix ne le vaut pas selon moi... En effet, 30€ qui revient au final à 55€/personne. Je m'explique. Le tarif sur le site marchand est de 30€ mais ce qu'on ne nous dit pas c'est que pour descendre au vieux port, il faut prendre un téléphérique qui coute 10€/ trajet donc 20€ aller-retour (on peut descendre à pied mais très pentu, peu faisable pour Mr et Mme tout le monde, et au retour mon mari sportif a voulu monter les marches mais on nous annonce que c'est fermé donc, tu paies!). Ensuite les bains, à peine la moitié y sont allés. Il est…”
Review of Santorini’s volcano, hot springs, Thirassia, and Oia sunset cruise, with practical tips on costs, crowds, transfers, and value.
“Guided tour up Nea Kameni was great, tour guide was very knowledgable and entertaining. If you choose to swim in the hot springs, it will stain your swimsuit if its white or very light colours. It would have been nice to have more time on Thirassia, we hiked up the path to eat at the top for lunch but didn't have enough time to explore Manolas (the main settlement on the island) The bus transfers were fine but having a guide explaining sites as we drove from the port near Fira to Oia would have added finishing touches. There was also no guidance or where to find the best spots…”
Pick a mountain, a crater or a way up it.
