Published on Oct, 2024

Unbelievable to actually experience walking in a volcanic crater,steam rising from all around the sides. Before coming on this trip,we never imagined the sheer size of the crater! Few tips,it can be precarious walking down into the crater,so tread carefully and allow yourself time,wouldn't recommend descent for people a bit unsteady on their feet. Make sure you wear "sensible"footwear,not flip flops etc.but "trainers,sport shoe or good soled shoes as the ground beneath your feet can get pretty hot,what,with the sun beating down,as wearing a hat is also recommended to protect against sunstroke! Thoroughly enjoyed the trip,although on the steep mountainous roads,my wife had her heart in her mouth as the coach navigated the snaking narrow road!

Published on Aug, 2024

We booked through trip advisor as found the exact same offer was cheaper here than with TUI or any other rep at the hotel. The coach picked us up at the hotel and took us to the boat, The trip took about an hour across to the island from Kos. We had a fabulous tour guide who showed some of the town then gave us free time to explore. We enjoyed a drink on the front by a little beach for the kids to play. Everyone was very friendly while walking around. We then met the tour guide again and went by coach to the volcano. She explained about the different towns along the way. The volcano itself was extremely hot but the kids managed to walk down and explore. There is a strong smell of sulphate but that's to be expected. We saw some smoldering which the kids loved. Definitely an experience to do while in Greece. Boat trip back and coach ready to take us back to our hotel. A fabulous day out and would recommend

Published on Aug, 2024

The boat trip lasted about 1 hour each way. The island had a few towns, which we stopped at. The main town called Mandraki was great and well worth exploring. We went to the volcano and walked down into it. It was very hot but well worth the walk. A great day out. It's best to do the trip as a tour, that way you get taken around the island to all of the towns and the volcano.

Published on Jun, 2024

The views were amazing, we took so many photos. Nisyros is approached by boat from Kardemena , it's hot and there are little islands surfacing from the sea. The view back to Kos is postcard pretty too. We went on a coach up to the volcano, with a guide telling us all about the island, walked around the volcano and that was like I imagine the surface of the moon. There was a coffee shop too. The terraces dug into the hills tell how difficult life would be if you had to grow crops to survive. Then back down the island to the portside town, which was both beautiful architecturally and bustling with gift shops and cafes. If you get the chance to go, I recommend it.

Published on Sep, 2023

Leaving the port of Kardemena we passed the Pumice mining Island of Gyaldi before arriving at Nisyros. Strolling with our guide Marta through the narrow streets of Mandraki, we pasted blue & white buidings adorned with flowers & with pebbled images on the floor. The Monastery of Panagia Spillani is reached via 270 steps. Entrance is 2 euro one of the highlights is the Icon to the Virgin Mary from 1400 AD. Take time to admire the wonderful panoramic views across the village. Lunch was under the big Ficus tree in the square before a coach journey to one of the largest hydrothermal craters in the world. Viewed from above we were impressed with the Lava formations & their Sulphur yellow colours. 3 euro gains you entry to the crater floor, where the air was filled with the smell of Sulphur (rotten eggs), beneath our feet the ground was spongey & at times it also felt like it was bubbling there is also thermal air billowing out of crater holes making us appreciate this sleeping giant, luckily this crater has not produced any seismic activity since 1998. A fantastic day out & a must do.