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| Tours & Excursions |
Santorini Tours Santorini Excursions, Volcano Tour, One Day Boat Tours in Santorini Greece |
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| Santorini is a superb island for touring and sightseeing. The Matt Holidays Agency offers a wide range of Santorini tour packages and excursions that give visitors the opportunity to see this wonderful island and to acquire a “taste” of Santorinian life throughout the ages. |
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Excursion Program 2008-2009
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CALDERA AND OIA SUNSET BOAT TOUR |
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Description:
Arrival at Athinios Port, where we board a traditional boat. Our first stop is the volcanic island of Nea Kammeni, where we will hike up a dirt path to the crater of the volcano, which is still active. We continue to the island of Palea Kammeni, where we can swim in the green sulphurous waters or bathe in the warm therapeutic mud. After half an hour, the boat will sail to the charming, traditional island of Thirassia, where you can have lunch at one of the picturesque seafront tavernas or swim at the beach next to the port. The boat tour ends at the village of Oia where we will admire the spectacular colourful sunset.
Notes:
There is a fee of € 2 that you are required to pay to a civil servant at the foot of the volcano. A bus will be available to collect clients in Oia, Imerovigli and Firostefani at 09:30, 09:40, and 09:45, respectively.
- Price per person: € 35
- Departure: Every Day
- Departure Time: Kamari 10:30 – Messaria 10:35 – Fira 10:50 – Perissa 10:30
- Return Time: The bus will depart from Oia 20 minutes after sunset
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BOAT TRIP VOLCANO & HOT SPRINGS |
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Description:
We will board a traditional boat to head for the volcanic island of Nea Kammeni, where we will have the opportunity to walk up the active volcano and take photos of the crater. Then we will cruise towards the second volcanic island of Palea Kameni, in order to swim in the hot springs and to enjoy the therapeutic mud. Finally we will return to Athinios Port, where the buses will be waiting to take us to our respective points of departure.
- Price per person: € 20
- Departure: Every day
- Departure Time: 11:00 and 14:00 from old port
- Return Time: 14:00 and 17:00
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SEE SANTORINI IN ONE DAY TOUR |
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Description:
We begin our tour with a visit to the Prophet Elias Monastery, which was built in 1711 AD at the highest point of the island, providing a breathtaking view. The picturesque village of Pyrgos is situated close by, enabling you to take some magnificent photos. By bus we head for Athinios Port to board a traditional boat, which will take us to the active volcano. After visiting the crater, we will continue sailing towards the Hot Springs, where we can swim in the green sulphurous waters. After half an hour, the boat will sail to Thirassia Island. There you can swim at the beach or visit the traditional village of Manolas, by travelling up the winding steps on foot or on a donkey. Back on board again, we sail to Oia, our last destination, which is built along the rim of the caldera wall. You can walk in the village, enjoy the magnificent panoramic view and admire the spectacular, colourful sunset.
Notes:
Dinner is not included in the price.There is a fee of € 2 that you are required to pay to a civil servant at the foot of the volcano. 3 Refreshments, mineral water, snacks and Greek specialities for lunch are served on the boat, at reasonable prices.
- Price per person:€ 38
- Departure: Every day
- Departure time: Kamari 09:00 – Messaria 09:05 – Fira 09:15 –
- Perissa 09:00 – Karterados 09:10
- Return Time: 30 minutes after sunset
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ANCIENT THIRA TOUR |
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Description:
The excursion starts from Kamari, taking about 10 minutes by the bus and then 10-20 minutes by foot to arrive at the site. Ancient Thira is situated at a unique location on the top of Messa Vouno Mountain, at an altitude of 356 meters. This strategic point was chosen by the Dorian settlers to built their capital town in 8th century BC. The excavations uncover the ruins of ancient buildings, sanctuaries and temples, inscriptions and carved stones of Archaic Period and also the ancient theatre situated in an excellent location with panoramic view to Aegean Sea. The bus will be waiting for you to take you back to Kamari.
- Price per person: € 10 (includes bus transfer only)
- Departure: Every day except Monday
- Departure Time: Kamari 08:30 – 09:30 – 10:30 – 11:30 – 12:30
- Return Time: 10:00 – 11:00 – 12:00 – 13:00 – 14:00
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EVENING CRUISE TOUR |
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Description:
Arriving at Athinios Port, you will be welcomed on board by the captain and the crew and enjoy a welcome drink while watching the changing colours of the sunset. The captain will set sail for a cruise along the magnificent Caldera while the crew prepares a delicious buffet dinner that you will savor during the cruise.
Notes:
Wines and drinks are not included in the price.
Cancellations might occur due to bad weather conditions.
- Price per person: € 40, including buffet dinner and welcome drink
- Departure: Every Monday – Tuesday – Thursday – Friday - Saturday
- Departure Time:
> May – 31 Aug.: Kamari 18:00 – Messaria 18:05 – Karterados 18:10 - Fira 18:15 – Perissa 18:00
> 1 Sept. – Oct.: Kamari 17:00 – Messaria 17:05 – Karterados 17:10 - Fira 17:15 – Perissa 17:00
- Return Time: approximately 22:00
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