Highlights
Experience a romantic sunset from the most scenic spot in Santorini at Oia.
Sail on a traditional wooden boat and tour the islands of the Caldera!
Ticket Includes
Return bus transfers from Fira Central Square.
Bus Transfers in Oia
Boat transfers from Athinios Port to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, Thirassia and Oia
Free time to explore the volcano
Swimming time at the hot springs
2 hours stay at Thirassia
Sailing near the caldera in Oia
Free time in Oia for the sunset experience
Ticket Excludes
Entrance fees to the volcano (around €2)
Lunch
Description
The bus leaves from the offices in the town of Fira and transfers you to the port of Athinios.
The boat departs from the old port of Fira and heads towards the volcanic island of Nea Kameni, which lies just 10 minutes away from the bay of Fira. The boat will remain there for 1 hour 15 mins. This gives you plenty of time to walk up to the volcano’s active craters and take photos- it takes about 20 mins. It is worth reaching the top to experience the smoke evaporating and the sulfur's intense smell, when you scratch the volcano’s surface.
The next stop is the island of Palaia Kameni where the Hot Springs are located. The boat anchors a few meters outside the small bay of Agios Nikolaos, it lowers down a ladder in the water and you will have 30 mins for a revitalising swim! You can swim a distance of about 30 meters into the famous mud baths of Palaia Kameni which are believed to have beneficial abilities for skin and other diseases. The water temperature is 30-35 degrees Celsius, but it is constantly mixed with sea water.
The island of Thirassia is the next destination of your sailing tour, where you will have 2 hours free time to swim in the crystal waters of Korfos or to taste the local dishes in one of the traditional taverns.You can walk or take a donkey ride to the nearby picturesque village of Manolas with its narrow streets - the view from there to Santorini is definitely worth a visit.
The journey reaches its peak at Oia. During the boat ride to the port of Oia, you will experience sailing near the volcanic cliffs for a chance to capture with your camera the unique landscape. At the port, you will disembark and you will go up the 275 steps or ride a donkey to meet your bus that will take you to the village of Oia. There you will have free time to walk through the narrow streets, take pictures of the mesmerizing scenery and watch the famous sunset. Right after the sunset the bus will take you back to Fira Central Square.
You should bring with you:
Comfortable shoes (sport shoes/rubber sole)
Light summer clothes (shorts/T-shirts)
Sunblock cream and hat
Bathing suit and towel
A jacket for the evening (it gets breezy)
Cash for the entrance fees to the volcano, the drinks on board and the cable car or donkey ride
Just on the outside of Paris, visit the Château de Vincennes, a fine example of Medieval architecture.
The Château de Vincennes is a symbol of the modern French state, from which the building show off the power of the monarchy. It once guarded the capital, whilst at the same time protecting the kings against uprisings. Château de Vincennes was at the heart of the French monarchy until 1682, when Louis XIV chose to settle in Versailles. From the 16th up to the 19th century, it was used as a prison where people such as Fouquet, the Marquis de Sade, and Mirabeau were once held.
Under Napoleon I it was transformed into a barracks and arsenal, and the fortress protected Paris during invasions in the 19th century.
It is now a place of national remembrance, restored after suffering extensive damage during the Second World War, and houses the historical services of the three French armed forces.
These tickets are hard copy tickets: To be collected in Paris Story (11bis Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris, next to the Galeries Lafayette) by showing your 365Tickets voucher. Please note that Paris story will be closed on Sundays and Mondays.
LANGUAGES: English and Spanish
The tour begins at 09:00 am from Bilbao to go directly on the A8 motorway to the border and reach Biarritz where'll make a panoramic tour of the most beautiful and interesting places of this city with its residential and tourist Faro, beaches, Puerto Viejo, Casino, Sea Museum, Rocher de la Vierge, Hotel Du Palais residence of Napoleon... we can enjoy its central shopping streets.
Route will continue to approach the beautiful village of St. Jean-de-Luz, where we will make a visit on foot for their most interesting with its historical buildings and the typical port. Follow the coast to reach Hendaye village situated at the mouth of Rio Bidasoa Hondarribia directly opposite to where we will move from the port of Hendaye in a small boat to cross the Bay.
Once in Hondarribia we'll make a walking tour through its most emblematic and typical areas with its walled medieval area and castle of Charles V and their mansions and palaces as well as the Navy Area with its flower-filled balconies and rides, bars, terraces, restaurants and popular atmosphere. Free time for lunch. Our guide will recommend the best places to have lunch with a basis of Tapas or tasting menus at both restaurants closed as Terrazas.
In the afternoon we will follow the route to San Sebastian where we will make a visit for its most interesting areas, avenues, bridges, Paseo de la Concha, etc... including the ascent of Mount Igeldo to finish with a walk through the typical party full of ancient history with its most emblematic buildings such as the Church of the Virgen del Coro, City Hall, Puerto Viejo, Aquarium, etc. Free time to enjoy the Bay and its magnificent views or enjoy one of their famous typical Tapas bar in the city.
Return direct motorway to get to your hotel in Bilbao last afternoon.
