2-Day Santorini Bus Tour with Volcanic Cruise

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About this activity

See all of the best of Santorini in this 2-day tour, visiting all must-sees and experience the island's culture before you go back home.

Explore the whole island on a bus on the first day. Learn about the history of the island, admire the architecture of its traditional villages, leisure at its volcanic beaches and live Oia’s sunset experience.

The second day will include a cruise around the caldera. One of the few tours that you can actually step on the still active volcano and spend time in all volcanic islets.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: NST Santorini Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Wine Tasting
Included: Akrotiri Site guided by archeologist
Included: Volcano Guided Tour

Not included

Not included: Akrotiri Entrance Fee
Not included: Volcano Entrance Fee

Itinerary

Day 1 · Day Tour with Sunset in Oia

Akrotiri Archaeological Site

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Guided tour by an archaeologist of the so-called “Prehistoric Pompeii” or “Lost Atlantis”, one of the most important Minoan Bronze Age settlements of Greece. It was buried and preserved by the volcanic ash of one of the biggest eruptions in human history (17th century BC). Entrance fee to be paid on the spot: 12€
Emporio

45 min

Explore one of the oldest and most authentic traditional villages of Santorini, built like a small labyrinth and visit its medieval fortress (15th century).
Perissa Black Sand Beach

1 h 30 min

Enjoy free time to have lunch and relax at one of the longest black sandy beaches in the Cyclades and the most popular beach of Santorini.
Monastery of Profitis Ilias

20 min

Finish the guided tour with a short stop at the highest peak of Santorini (567 meters) to admire the striking panoramic view of the entire island. Optional short visit to the yard of the Monastery.
Santorini

one hour

Includes wine tasting in a private area. Learn about the process and history of winemaking in Santorini. Get to try three of the best local varieties and indulge in a fine wine tasting experience in spectacular surroundings.
Sunset in Oia

2 hours

Transfer to the popular village of Oia and the most photographed place in Greece. Enjoy free time to experience its legendary sunset.

Day 2 · Volcanic Islands Cruise: Santorini Volcano

Santorini Volcano

1 h 30 min Admission not included

First sail to the lava islet of Nea Kameni. Guided walking tour through an ascending path to the crater of the still-active volcano. Enjoy incredible sights from a different angle. Entrance Fee to be paid on the spot: 4€
Nea Kameni

1 min

Santorini Volcano
Palea Kameni

45 min

The second lava islet is called Palea Kameni, also known as the Hot Springs. Dive into the water and swim to the coast where you will have the chance to bath in green sulfur waters coming up from the volcano.
Thirassia

1 h 30 min

You will have the chance to visit the village of Manolas, a reminiscence of Santorini 30 years ago, which is accessed by riding a donkey or walking its winding stairs. Or you can relax at the picturesque small port of Thirassia for swim or lunch.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

You will receive e-mail information about your meeting point and pick up time from local supplier, prior to your travel date. Please contact us at least one day before if you have not received this information.