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Caldera - Oia
Price Caldera - Oia
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Valid on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Duration: 10 Hours Valid to 10/31/2009

Description
We leave the port of Athinios every day to embark on the traditional boat for our visit of active craters of the volcano on the top of the island of Nea Kameni, in Greek means "new burnt"... where we will stop for about 1 1/2 H.

Then we sail to Palea Kameni, “old burnt”, where thermal springs provide natural warm-water bathing. While the surrounding water and beaches may be cold, and winds can be daunting. Our stop will be about 30 minutes.

Next destination will be Thirassia which is a typical cycladic village with a way of life as it used to be before the invasion of tourism. Tiny houses of various colours give a special character to these small settlements. Is an ideal place to taste some of the traditional plates of Santorini (lunch is not included in the price), to swim or to discover the simple village of Manolios by donkey. Here our stop will be about 1 and a half to two hours.

When we arrive in our last destination the assistant will inform you the pick up point and the time that our buses depart (that depence sunset time) . The village is approximately 150 meters above sea level. This distance covered or walking the traditional steps on feet (250 steps) or by donkeys.

Oia was severely damaged in the 1956 earthquake and much work has been involved to implement its restoration. The beauty of Oia is unsurpassed. In fact, it is almost impossible to describe in words. Small white houses tier the hillside, interspersed by splashes of rich okra, deep fuchsia, cobalt blue, oyster pink and earthy red.

Oia is one of the most photographed places in Greece. It has inspired artists, poets and every visitor who visits Santorini. Oia is best known for breathtaking sunsets; if truth be told, sunrise in Oia is also magical.

In Oia there are two types of dwellings, the cave houses dug into the volcanic rock on the Caldera cliffs, and the Captains houses. The cave houses used to be the homes of ship crews, whereas the Captains houses belonged to the affluent class of ship owners. Many of the churches in Oia were dedicated to sailors.

The time to go back has come.. we will disembark at the port of Athinios with the greatest memories.

Notes
Operates daily from April - October
Tour departs at 11:00am and returns after sunset.


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* Not Included in the Vacation Price: Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees
including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person,
Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person.

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