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Sunset Sailing Tour to Volcano and Hot Springs with Dinner on board
6 hours
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Free local wine
English, French and Greek speaking tour guide
Sunset below the village of Oia
Max 130 people
Greek buffet
Chicken fillet with vegetables and mustard sauce, meatballs (beef, chicken) in tomato sauce, rice, Greek salad, boiled vegetables, tzatziki sauce (cucumber, yogurt, garlic), bread, seasonal fruits, and dessert (Greek halva)
Vessel information
The cruise takes place on a Traditional Wooden boat
Electronic voucher (e-Ticket)
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Free cancellation
Up to 100% refund according to the cancellation policy
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Starting location
Departure from the Old Port
Starting timeDeparture at 13:00 (21 Aug - 20 Oct) or 14:45 (01 May - 20 Aug). Arrival after sunset.
Meeting info
If you select the option with the transfer, there are pre-defined pick-up/drop-off locations, at convenient central spots in most villages. After the booking, you will be advised of a pick-up location that is closest to your hotel or most convenient for you!
The excursion begins either from the main port of Santorini, Athinios or from the picturesque Old port of Santorini. The Old Port is only accessible by cable car, which is the most common way as it takes only 3 minutes to go down, otherwise, you have to descend 587 steps on foot.
Important note: You need to pay an additional fee of 6 € per trip for the cable car ride.
Gialos, the Old Port, lies below Fira, nestled at the foot of a rocky cliff. The steep slopes of the Caldera will leave you amazed as you catch a glimpse of the tiny port nestled beneath towering rocks and seemingly suspended cave houses. Upon arrival, your excursion guides will be waiting to provide you with important information and lead you to the boat. For any additional information or clarifications, please do not hesitate to visit our travel agency, Santo Star Travel, located 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 € per person as an entrance fee. Afterward, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide who is going to explain everything there is, 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 meters from the shallow waters of Agios Nicholaos Beach where you will have to swim that distance (30m) to reach the springs. Take a dive off the boat and feel the warmth of these extraordinary waters. The waters are also full of sulfur, iron, and other metals coming from the volcano and they are very good for the skin, rheumatism, arthritis, and other physical aches.
Important Note: In order to reach Agios Nikolaos Beach, it is essential to know how to swim extremely well.
Dinner on Board
Sailing above the underwater craters from Palaia Kammeni to Therasia Island, the boat will anchor close to the island in order to allow you to enjoy your dinner. Our experienced staff will prepare everything for you so all you need to do is relax and enjoy our Greek delicious buffet while capturing amazing photos of the Aegean Sea.
- Chicken fillet with vegetables and mustard sauce
- Meatballs (beef, chicken), in tomato sauce
- Rice
- Greek salad
- Boiled vegetables
- Tzatziki sauce (cucumber, yogurt, garlic)
- Bread
- Seasonal fruit
- Halva
- Local wine
Sunset on Board
The end of the excursion comes at sunset time. Aphrodite sets sail and the sun dives into the sea in the northernmost part of the island. Our boat will stop below Oia village where you will have the chance to watch the warm light of the setting sun under the violet sky before the night falls. This is the most unforgettable experience as the Caldera and the village of Oia turn into gold colors. Your trip with Aphrodite in this sanctuary of romance is going to be in your memories and your hearts forever!
What you will see/visit
Tour Details
Inclusions
- English, French and Greek speaking tour guide
- All taxes
- Greek buffet
- Option available that includes pick-up/drop-off at central points in most villages
- Swimming noodles
What to bring
- Swimsuit (The sulfur water may stain your swimsuit, so a dark-coloured one would be suggested)
- Towels
- Sun hat
- Comfortable shoes
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
- Cable Car fee: 10€ /per person
- Volcano entrance fee: 5€ /per person . You can book it separately here
- Towels
Additional info
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Children of the age group 5 to 12 years old will be charged half ticket
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Clemency M.
United Kingdom,
7 Jul 2024
This is the tour to choose!
I am so glad we booked this tour. It is the stand-out moment of our Santorini visit. The whole thing was excellently done from efficient booking system, helpful staff in the port office, right through to easy disembarkation. Cesaer, our gude, was great; huge fun and full of riveting information. The tour started fast and furious with an amazing hike round the volcano, an extraordinary swim to the sulphuric springs and another coolling swim by which time we were super-relaxed and ready for a truly lovely dinner. The sunset itself was amazing and the party atmosphere on board the 'Aphrodite' even got my self-conscious 19-year-old dancing(!) Highly recommended
JL
Julia L.
United States,
1 Nov 2024
One of our favorite things we did on Santorini!
This sunset cruise was worth every euro. The boat looked like a pirate ship. Our guide, Sparos (apologies if I spelled his name wrong) was such a good story teller and truly made the trip even more special. We didn't realize that the hike on the volcano would include our guide telling us the history, myth, and facts about Santorini and the volcano but it was fascinating, a beautiful view, and a nice addition. It was refreshing to jump off the boat and swim in the water. They provided noodles but you definitely need to be a decent swimmer to swim against the current. Because the cold ocean water mixes with the hot springs they felt more warm but it was still really enjoyable (I recommend wearing water shoes as the ground was pretty rocky). We got a really cool view of Oia and Thirassia. The food was delicious! Absolutely loved the chicken. The wine was okay. After the food, our guide taught us a Greek dance and that was really fun and unexpected. The sunset was gorgeous! They had music playing and they put some of the sails down during it to set the ambience. The transfer was helpful and it was nice not having to rely on the bus schedule. One thing I would've liked is if they had lockers for us to put our stuff in when we were swimming. This is a must do and worth an extra day to do it!
FY
Felicia Y.
United Kingdom,
29 Oct 2024
Excellent trip!
We very much enjoyed sailing on the Aphrodite and particularly liked the hot spring stop for swimming. The dinner on board before sunset was simple but great.
FN
Francesca N.
United Kingdom,
15 Oct 2024
Honeymoon gift
We bought this tour as a honeymoon gift. The couple said it was a fantastic day out. The sunset was amazing and they had a great day. They said it was nice to receive a gift that they wouldn't normally think of booking themselves
DL
Dennis L.
United Kingdom,
14 Oct 2024
Fantastic day
Relaxing and informative really pleased we went , A great experience!
Good to Know
Voucher
Once your booking is complete, you will receive the voucher, which includes the meeting point, time and supplier’s contact information, at your email address. You need to have it with you, in paper form or in digital form.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 24 hours before the starting time of the activity, there is no cancellation fee. For cancelations less than 24 hours before the starting time of the activity, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee. Due to unpredictable weather conditions, if the local Authorities prohibit the activity from operating, you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule to a later date (subject to availability). If you fail to appear at the designated meeting point for the activity, your booking will be considered a no-show, and the full amount will be charged.
Passport or Id
Full names of the passengers (as shown on their passport or id). Passengers need to have onboard with them their passport or id or a copy of them, in case the Port Authority runs a check on the boat. A picture on their mobile will suffice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you will hike up to the crater. The hike is about 90 minutes.
It is not difficult. You will walk a path for 45 minutes to reach the crater and then another 45 minutes to return to the boat.
Yes, it is. But do not forget to bring a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes with you.
Yes, you can. There is no extra charge, but you will have to carry it in your arms as the path is not suitable for strollers.
Yes, you can take part but you will not able to swim in the hot springs. Instead, on this part of the tour, you will stay on the boat (relax & sunbathe).
Lifejackets are only for an emergency. The crew will provide you with swimming noodles to help you swim. Lifejackets for swimming are only available in some catamaran cruises. Contact us for more info.
Yes, you can. But it will be on your own responsibility as there is no space to store it on the boat.
All boats are fitted with toilets, for the use of guests onboard.
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