ISLAND HOPPING · SPA & HOT SPRINGS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 4 spa & hot spring stops justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes and the rest of the week stays yours.
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 admire Santorini from the water. Choose the Oia extension for free time and sunset views, with bus transfers included.
“Atmosphere during the trip. Guys were amazing. Also they were very responsible during swimming.”
Spend about six hours sailing Santorini’s caldera by traditional wooden caïque, walking across volcanic Nea Kameni, swimming near Palea Kameni, and visiting Thirassia. A local guide, multilingual boat commentary, and optional village pickup keep the day organized. Expect steep walking, crowds, a €5 volcano fee, and a short swim from the boat to the warm water.
“There was a lot of people during the excursion but that was definitely a cool experience to discover the islands.”
From Fira’s Old Port, an English-speaking guide leads you by boat to Nea Kameni for a 90-minute crater hike, then to Palea Kameni for a 30-minute swim near the hot springs. Bring a towel, budget for the volcano fee and port access, and note that reaching shore requires strong swimming.
“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…”
Spend about 11 hours sailing from Santorini to Nea Kameni’s active volcanic crater, Palea Kameni’s warm sulfur springs, and Thirassia. After returning to port, continue by coach to Oia for sunset. Expect a large group, moderate walking, limited shade, and free time rather than constant guiding.
“Overall, the tour was worth it! The hike at the caldera offered beautiful views of Santorini and the surrounding area. The "hot springs" weren't hot, but still warm and a very unique experience! Thirassia was a nice stop for lunch, and there's a couple souvenir shops if you're interested. The boat itself had a lot more people than we expected, but we still enjoyed the ride and it was still a very cool, unique experience to be sailing around the Aegean Sea. There are bathrooms on board the boat, as well as a small bar with drinks for sale. After the cruise, we were supposed to be bussed to Oia.…”
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