Walking and study tours in small groups

The little thermal bay at the volcano island Nea Kameni/Satorini (c) Tobias Schorr

We present you a growing selection of walking, study and photography tours to destinations we know particularly well, such as Greece, Italy, the Canary Islands, Indonesia and others. NatureDiscovery tours are offered by VolcanoDiscovery as tour operator, but have a more general and wider focus on geology, nature and culture.

These tours can be done also as private tours on request!

Greece
29 Aug - 5 Sep

Land of Theseus: The Saronic gulf is the "Gate of the Aegean Sea" and it looks like a miniature of the entire Aegean Sea with its islands and its scenic landscape. On this exciting tour, we will concentrate on the eas...

Greece
19-26 Sep

Pearl of the Aegean - Santorini: Santorini is one of the most well-known and beautiful islands worldwide. Despite its popularity, it still has many hidden treasures to discover. On this relaxed walking tour, we lead you through its ...

Canary Islands
26 Sep - 9 Oct

Europe's Volcanic Outpost: 4 volcanic Canary islands

Greece
27 Sep - 2 Oct

The Island of Venus - Milos: The Mediterranean island of Milos is one of the most beautiful and photogenic islands of Greece. Known as the birthplace of Venus de Milo, one of the most famous Greek statues from the classical era...

Greece
17-24 Oct

Almonds, olives and volcanoes: Discover the island of Kos with its beautiful ancient town centre, its Venetian castle and the sanctuary of Asclepios! It is also a good starting point to our main target, Nisyros island. The small vo...

Pearl of the Aegean - Santorini - 8-day walking and study tour on Santorini, Greece: 10-17 Apr 2021

Almonds, olives and volcanoes - 8-days walking & study tour on the volcanic islands of Nisyros & Cos, Greece: 17-24 Oct 2020

Silver of the Aegean - 8-days geologic walking and study tour to Athens, Laurion and Milos Island, Greece: custom tour dates - inquire!

Europe's Volcanic Outpost - Walking and study tour to the Canary Islands: Lanzarote, La Palma, El Hierro and Tenerife: 26 Sep - 9 Oct 2020

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Our next tours:

	Dates		Price per person	Tour	Difficulty
Aug		11-29 Aug 2020	4590 € $£¥	Kamchatka (Russia) Kamchatka - Land of Colors (Expedition: adventure - active volcanoes - photography)
		29 Aug - 5 Sep 2020	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
Sep		12-19 Sep 2020	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		19-26 Sep 2020	1480 € $£¥	Santorini Island (Greece) Pearl of the Aegean - Santorini (Walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		26 Sep - 9 Oct 2020	3450 € $£¥	Canary Islands Europe's Volcanic Outpost (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - nature & culture)
		27 Sep - 2 Oct 2020	1090 € $£¥	Milos Island (Greece) The Island of Venus - Milos (Walking & study tour)
Oct		3-10 Oct 2020	1480 € $£¥	Santorini Island (Greece) Pearl of the Aegean - Santorini (Walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		10-17 Oct 2020	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		10-18 Oct 2020	2780 € $£¥	Sicila and Eolian Islands (Italy) From Stromboli to Etna (Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - geology & volcanism - nature & culture)
		17-24 Oct 2020	1460 € $£¥	Nisyros Island (Greece) Almonds, olives and volcanoes (Walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		24-31 Oct 2020	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
Nov		8-17 Nov 2020	$ 4100 €£¥	Crater Highlands & Rift Valley (Tanzania) The Garden of Eden (Trekking safari: nature & culture - wildlife - photography)
		14-27 Nov 2020	$ 4530 €£¥	Danakil desert (Ethiopia) Desert, salt and volcanoes (Expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
Dec		27 Dec 20 - 3 Jan 2021	$ 2650 €£¥	Danakil desert (Ethiopia) Colourful miracles (Volcano expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
Jan 2021		17-24 Jan 2021	$ 2650 €£¥	Danakil desert (Ethiopia) Colourful miracles (Volcano expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
Feb		14-21 Feb 2021	$ 2650 €£¥	Danakil desert (Ethiopia) Colourful miracles (Volcano expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
Mar		13-20 Mar 2021	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		20-27 Mar 2021	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		27 Mar - 3 Apr 2021	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
Apr		3-10 Apr 2021	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		10-17 Apr 2021	1480 € $£¥	Santorini Island (Greece) Pearl of the Aegean - Santorini (Walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		17-25 Apr 2021 (9-days version)	1760 € $£¥	Santorini + Milos Islands (Greece) Santorini & Milos (Walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - photography)
		30 Apr - 8 May 2021 (9 days including Greek Easter!)	1450 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
May		1-8 May 2021	2480 € $£¥	Etna volcano (Italy) Etna Discovery (Trekking: active volcanoes - nature & culture)
		8-16 May 2021	2780 € $£¥	Sicila and Eolian Islands (Italy) From Stromboli to Etna (Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - geology & volcanism - nature & culture)
		22-29 May 2021	1480 € $£¥	Santorini Island (Greece) Pearl of the Aegean - Santorini (Walking & study tour: nature & culture - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
		22-30 May 2021	2780 € $£¥	Sicila and Eolian Islands (Italy) From Stromboli to Etna (Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - geology & volcanism - nature & culture)
		28 May - 11 Jun 2021	3590 € $£¥	Gulf of Naples, Eolian Islands + Etna (Italy) Volcanoes of Italy - the Grand Tour (Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - archaeology)
		29 May - 5 Jun 2021	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
Jun		19-25 Jun 2021	1380 € $£¥	Saronic Gulf (Greece) Land of Theseus (Walking & study tour: photography - geology & volcanism - archaeology)
Aug		10-28 Aug 2021	4590 € $£¥	Kamchatka (Russia) Kamchatka - Land of Colors (Expedition: adventure - active volcanoes - photography)
		29 Aug - 16 Sep 2021	4590 € $£¥	Kamchatka (Russia) Kamchatka - Land of Colors (Expedition: adventure - active volcanoes - photography)
Oct		8-22 Oct 2021	3590 € $£¥	Gulf of Naples, Eolian Islands + Etna (Italy) Volcanoes of Italy - the Grand Tour (Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - archaeology)
		10-17 Oct 2021	$ 2650 €£¥	Danakil desert (Ethiopia) Colourful miracles (Volcano expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
Nov		13-26 Nov 2021	$ 4530 €£¥	Danakil desert (Ethiopia) Desert, salt and volcanoes (Expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
Dec		26 Dec 21 - 2 Jan 2022	$ 2650 €£¥	Danakil desert (Ethiopia) Colourful miracles (Volcano expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020!

Wed, 25 Dec 2019, 07:27

We thank sincerely all who traveled with us or simply followed our website, who shared photos and posted opinions, and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020!

Volcano news and tours: Armenia, Kuril Islands (VolcanoDiscovery Newsletter #27, Nov/Dec 2019)

Sat, 30 Nov 2019, 08:46

Volcanoes of Italy tour Oct 2019: impressions by Markus Heuer

Wed, 13 Nov 2019, 22:50

A selection of Markus Heuer's photos taken during the tour to Italy's volcanoes in Oct 2019.

Volcano Calendar 2020 & Volcanic Winter Destinations (VolcanoDiscovery Newsletter #26, Nov 2019)

Sun, 3 Nov 2019, 19:17

Dear friends and guests, ...more read all

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Volcanic Summer 2019 - a review (VolcanoDiscovery Newsletter Nr 25, Sep 2019)

Fri, 27 Sep 2019, 22:02

a volcanically very active summer has ended: ...more read all

4 spots left on Krakatau Volcano Expedition: 17-21 Nov 2019

Wed, 3 Jul 2019, 07:40

Tour to Nyiragongo volcano + mountain gorillas, 2 spots left for 4-11 Aug 2019

Thu, 20 Jun 2019, 14:10

We have 2 spots left for our expedition to Nyiragongo volcano in August. Camp for two nights on the rim of the giant crater and trek through dense forest to observe some of the last mountain gorillas in the Virunga National Park.

Etna Volcano Discovery: tour photos May 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019, 16:15

Photos taken during our recent Etna Discovery tour in late May 2019. Our group was lucky to witness the short eruption of Etna which started 30 May and ended a few days later. Photos taken by Tobias Schorr.

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Santorini Island, Greece, spring 2019: Tobias' tour photos 4-12 May 2019

Sat, 25 May 2019, 12:16

Impressions from the Santorini walking tour during 4-12 May 2019, taken by photographer and tour guide Tobias Schorr.

Santorini Island, Greece, May 2019 Fascination Volcano tour photos

Thu, 23 May 2019, 21:50

Impressions from our geologic walking tour on Santorini during 3-11 May 2019.

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Treasures of the Saronic Gulf: short trip to Epidauros and Methana 15-17 June 2019

Thu, 23 May 2019, 18:18

The Saronic Gulf opposite of Athens is one of Greece's most undervalued destinations. Beyond the better known attractions such as Aegina, Poros, Hydra, and Epidauros, few people visit anything else. ...more read all

Discover legendary volcanoes: Etna, Nyiragongo, Krakatau & Santorini (VolcanoDiscovery Newsletter Nr 23, May 2019)

Sat, 4 May 2019, 05:16

At the beginning of our busiest travel season - when spring is at its best in Italy and Greece - we have some news if you fancy visit some of the world's most famous and interesting volcanoes: Etna, Nyiragongo, Krakatau and Santorini. ...more

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Land of Theseus - Methana & the Saronic Gulf: tour photos April 2019

Wed, 24 Apr 2019, 09:18

Impressions from one of the most interesting volcanic areas of Greece, taken during our recent tour to the Saronic Gulf in April 2019, by Tobias Schorr.

Santorini Island in spring - tour photos March 2019

Wed, 17 Apr 2019, 13:32

Impressions from Santorini Island during a geologic study tour in March 2019.

Popocatépetl Volcano Special: 15-20 April 2019

Fri, 29 Mar 2019, 08:49

Due to the elevated activity of Popocatépetl volcano in spring 2019, we offer a Volcano Special from 15-20 April: ...more

One spot left for Kamchatka: 12-30 Aug 2019

Wed, 27 Mar 2019, 12:36

We have one spot left in August and 2 in September on our Kamchatka expeditions this year!

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Volcano Special 16-24 Mar 2019: Shiveluch - expedition to see the ongoing eruption

Fri, 15 Feb 2019, 09:00

We plan an expedition for max 6 participants to observe it during 16-24 Mar 2019. Deadline to sign up is Sat, 24 Feb 2019.

Spring tours in Greece, Italy and Indonesia (VolcanoDiscovery Newsletter Nr 22, Feb 2019)

Wed, 6 Feb 2019, 12:01

Karangetang Volcano Special 11-16 Feb 2019: expedition to see the current eruption of Karangetang volcano (Api Siau Island, Indonesia)

Wed, 6 Feb 2019, 08:50

If you're ready to pack and leave on short notice, this adventurous tour might be for you, offering the best chance to see the ongoing eruption with spectacular lava flows from close and with our most experienced expedition organizer in Indonesia.

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