7 Spa & Hot Spring Days in Santorini to Build a Day Around

1.Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Sail from Fira’s Old Port to Nea Kameni, hike Santorini’s volcanic ridge, swim near Palea Kameni’s warm sulfur waters, and spend free time on Thirassia. A tour escort provides commentary, pool noodles help in the water, and hotel pickup is available for an extra fee.

“Nice trip to visit the volcano island, the hot springs and Thirassia. Very affordable option for a qualitative time.”

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2.Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Sail from Fira Old Port to Nea Kameni for a guided volcanic hike, then swim about 30 to 40 meters to Palea Kameni’s sulfur-rich warm waters. Bring water, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and a dark swimsuit. The boat has shade, snacks, and foam noodles.

“Nice boat ride with friendly crew. Views on the volcano hike were amazing. The swim to the hot springs was cold but you could feel the warmth when you got to the hot springs.”

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3.Cruise to Volcano, Hot Springs & Thirassia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 992 reviews · 6 hours · from $41

Set out from Fira Old Port with a local guide and onboard commentary, then hike Nea Kameni, swim from the boat near Palea Kameni, and spend free time on Thirassia. Guides such as Roula, Yannis, and Georgia have been praised for clear explanations. Hotel pickup is optional.

“The tour is good value for money, including three stops at the volcano (Nea Kammeni Islet), the hot springs at Palaia Kammeni Islet and Thirasia Island. Another highlight was sailing back to Fira via Oia and seeing another view of this magnificent cliff top town. Also the drinks on the boat were not overpriced.”

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4.3 Hour Cruise to Volcano and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 512 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $35Best value

Sail from Fira Old Port to Nea Kameni for a self-guided volcanic hike, then swim near Palea Kameni’s warmer sulfur waters. An onboard guide provides commentary in English, Italian, or French. Choose the longer option to add free time at Thirasia.

“Traveling through Santorini toward Thirasia is incredible. Hiking toward the volcano is amazing.”

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5.Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise: Volcano, Hot Springs and Thirassia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 375 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

Cruise Santorini’s caldera by traditional Greek caïque, walk across volcanic Nea Kameni, swim near Palea Kameni, and visit Thirassia’s hilltop village of Manolas. A multilingual guide, bus pickup, and a $60.07 price make this a useful budget choice, but expect crowds, steep walking, and only a short swim.

“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”

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6.Santorini Volcanic Islands Cruise: Volcano,Hot Springs,Thirassia and Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 139 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $68

Spend about 11 hours sailing from Santorini to Nea Kameni, hiking an active volcanic crater, swimming near Palea Kameni, and stopping at Thirassia. After returning to port, continue by bus to Oia for free time and sunset views. Pickup may be available near your hotel.

“Volcano,Oia very nice. Tour guy on the boat very heplful very knowledgeable . Very well orginesed bus tour , boat tour.”

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7.Santorini Volcano, Hot Springs Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 54 reviews · from $39

You’ll sail from Fira’s Old Port to Nea Kameni’s volcanic crater, swim near Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs, and visit Thirassia. An extended option adds Oia at sunset. English, Italian, French, and Spanish guides are available, with Sofia among the English guides.

“Sofia was our English guide and she was patient going up the volcano. We unfortunately could not get to Thirasia due to the volcanic activity earlier in the year. The tour was a good way to see the circumference around the Santorini island”

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