Nisyros: Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour Led by a Driver Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Nisyros with A Driver
ID: GYG1327707-2027726
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the volcanic island of Nisyros on a private tour. Visit villages, explore the volcano and admire the the steam activity.
Begin your adventure with a visit to Nikia village. Head to the chapel of Profitis Ilias, the highest point of the village, and take in panoramic views of the village and the caldera.
Next, visit the Volcanological Museum, the only museum of its kind in Greece. Stroll through the exquisite pebbled narrow streets and squares, and admire the famous center square of the village and the panoramic volcanic view.
Continue to the volcano area. After reaching the base of the caldera, take the path to the crater of Stefanos and descend into it. Admire the sulfur crystals formed around the fumaroles and the steam activity of the crater. During your walk on the surface of the crater, listen to the hum of the geothermal fluids as they rise to the surface.
Next, visit the Natural Sauna, a cave of hot vapor emissions, used since ancient times as a place of treatments for vapor inhalation and as a natural sauna.
Then we will return to the port, where you will have free time to explore Mandraki, the capital of Nisyros. You can visit the Monastery of Panagia Spiliani and the Archaeological Museum, or stroll through the village alleys to admire the traditional architecture and the beautiful mosaic-paved squares.
Highlights
- Feel the heat of the earth as you explore the crater of the Stefanos volcano
- Visit the Volcanological Museum and learn about the island's volcanic history
- Wander through the charming village of Nikia and admire its narrow streets
- Explore the village of Emporios and visit the Natural Sauna
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Be prepared for walking on uneven surfaces
Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection
Our trip starts from our office in Nisyros which nis located just on the port.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Nikia village
- Visit to the chapel of Profitis Ilias
- Visit to the Volcanological Museum
- Stroll around pebbled narrow streets and squares
- Visit to the crater of Stefanos
- Visit to the Natural Sauna in Emporios
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Entrance Fee
- Tickets from Kos to Nisyros and back
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.