6 Spa & Hot Spring Days in Greece Worth a Whole Day

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

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

Sail Santorini’s caldera to hike Nea Kameni, swim near sulfur springs, and explore Thirassia on an affordable six-hour cruise.

“Good instructions about where to meet and easy to find. The main thing is how long it will take to go down from Fira downtown to the port - the cable car ride is just a few minutes but it may not be running at full capacity. For us, it was so the down journey was less than 10 minutes including a short wait. The boat itself was mostly but not completely full - it was easy to check in and find a spot to sit. They played music that was a little loud but not too bad. The volcano was fun - the island itself wasn't that interesting but…”

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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

Review of Santorini’s 3-hour volcano and hot springs cruise, with practical advice on hiking, swimming, costs, timing, and overall value.

“Amazing tour. We had a great staff and they made sure that everyone was safe and that no one unintentionally placed themselves in harms way. The tour was perfect and we met great people on it.”

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3.Santorini Port: Cruise to Volcano, Hot Springs & Thirassia

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

Cruise Santorini’s caldera to an active volcano, hot springs, and Thirassia, with a guided hike, swimming stop, and free time ashore.

“the volcano was great and really interesting. hard slog up but fabulous views and i love the information from the guide along the way. hot springs were great but not long there (its more like warmish spring) and the trip t thirissia was great. by the time we climbed the stairs.... there was 45 mins to eat lunch and get back down to the boat! not so keen on the slow sail back to fira!”

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4.Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $171Top rated

Review of Athens’ private Lake Vouliagmeni and Temple of Poseidon tour, with thermal swimming, seaside food, local drivers, costs, and practical tips.

“Wonderful excursion. Enjoyed the Thermal Spa immensely. The driver was very knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed the local restaurant he suggested for lunch.”

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5.Santorini Port: 3 Hour Cruise to Volcano and Hot Springs

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

Sail from Fira to Santorini’s volcano and hot springs, with a rocky crater walk, caldera views, and a short swim stop.

“We visited the volcano, hot spring and Thirasia port to enjoy some swimming. The cruise was excellent, the worst part was getting to the port through all the poor donkeys and road covered in sh*t, that really ruined our impression of Santorini.”

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

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

Review of Santorini’s volcanic islands cruise, with Nea Kameni hiking, sulfur springs, Thirassia, transfers, costs, and practical tips.

“The tour was a bit crowded but the hike up the volcano was cool. The hot springs was a really short time by the time everyone got in the water it was time to go. The hot springs weren’t hot or really luke warm.”

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