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Fascination Volcano
- 8 (9) days geologic study and walking tour on Santorini, Greece -
"Hi Tom, Thanks again for the super week on Santorini! It really was the experience I expected and I would heartily recommend your trip to anyone interested in combining a holiday on the Greek islands with geologically fascinating day walks. Well done!" (B. Davenport, Bremen)
In short
Tour code: SAN_FVO
Tour type: Geologic walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - archaeology
Difficulty: Moderate
Tour character: Half-day and whole-day hikes, boat excursions, competent introduction to Santorini's geology
Best travel period: April-October
Duration: 8 / 9 days
Dates:
  1-8(9) May 10 25 Sep - 2(3) Oct 10 Price (p.p.): 1050 EUR (8d.) / 1175 EUR (9d.)
(6-12 participants / prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)
Included: | 7(8) nights in double rooms incl. breakfast (buffet)
| | 2x lunch (rich picknick days 2 and 6)
| | Full dinner (incl. drinks) except on days 5 and 6
| | Water & house wine
| | All necessary transfers on Santorini (incl. pick-up from and to airport/ ferry)
| | boat-trips as described in the program (depending on weather conditions)
| | Wine-tasting and all entry fees
| | Accompanying material
| | English-German-Greek speaking geologic guide |
Arrival info:The tour starts and ends on Santorini. Participants usually arrange their own arrival to the island.
On request, we can also provide you with flight tickets to Santorini or assist with information on how to get to Santorini.
 
This walking tour for a small group (6-12 participants) explores the fascinating natural and cultural history of the volcanic island of Santorini. The program is a series of excursions with focus on Santorini's outstanding, text-book quality volcanic and geologic features, as well as its natural beauty and cultural history. 8 days itinerary
Day 1: |
Arrival to Santorini - Introduction
Arrival to Santorini - group dinner - introduction
Acc.: Hotel in Akrotiri overlooking the sea (during the whole tour) (D)
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Day 2: |
Whole-day walk along the scenic southern peninsula
Whole-day hike: explore the oldest volcanic products (near Akrotiri), observe spectacular geologic features (pillow lavas, fossils, dramatic faults) extraordinary scenery, swimming breaks, stunning views from the lighthouse.
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Day 3: |
Walk along the caldera - remains of prehistoric settlements - deposits of the Minoan eruption
Half-day hike along the spectacular southern caldera, visit of an abandoned quarry with prehistoric settlement remains, descend into a beautiful remote bay, lunch & swim break, boat ride back along the dramatic cliffs of the caldera.
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Day 4: |
The volcanic islands Nea + Palea Kameni
Whole-day boat trip to the volcano, visit of the active craters of Nea Kameni, warm volcanic springs (bathing) and extended lunch break on Palea Kameni.
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Day 5: |
Archaeologic highlights - spectacular walk along the caldera to Oia town
If open by then, visit the excavated ruins of the Minoan town covered by volcanic ash, then visit the capital Fira and its outstanding archaeological museum. In the afternoon, we follow a dramatic trail around the impressive northern caldera reaching the pictureque town of Oia.
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Day 6: |
Prof. Ilias mountain - Ancient Thera - Perissa black sand beach
Whole-day hike: visit a Medieval village with its Venetian castle, climb Profitis Ilias Mountain (556m), Ancient Greek town of Thera, descend to the black-sand beach of Perissa.
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Day 7: |
Free day or optional excursion
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Day 8: |
Departure
Departure or extension program.
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Note:
If trips on small boat trips are for you, we recommend to add one day to the itinerary for tour with our small boat around the caldera. This results in the following 9-days itinerary:
9 days version
Day 1-7: |
Same as in 8-days itinerary
Same as in 8-days itinerary
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Day 8: |
Boat tour around the caldera cliffs - visit Therasia Island
Half-day boat trip: visit the opposite island of Therasia, and sail closely around the steep caldera cliffs: an unforgettable experience!
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Day 9: |
Departure
Departure or extension program.
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