Photo galleries from our tours:

Java, Indonesia: Impressions (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Java, Indonesia: Impressions (71 Images)
Nisyros volcano (Greece) (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Nisyros volcano (Greece) (18 Images)
Santorini is not only a highlight when it comes to present a natural showcase of fantastic geology and volcanic history deeply interwoven with Europe's ancient history, but it is also a very photogenic island. Tobias Schorr presents a selection of photos taken during our Santorini walking tour in Oct 2018: (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Santorini, Greece: tour photos Oct 2018 (80 Images)
Impressions from our Walking tour to Nisyros island in Oct 2018: (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Nisyros Island, Greece: tour photos Oct 2018 (70 Images)
Spring in Greece is an explosion of colors, dominated by hundred shades of green and yellows. Meadows full of flowers, silver-green olive groves and the blue sea are everywhere. One area of particular beauty is the Saronic Gulf which also includes one of Europe's least known active volcanoes, the Methana lava dome complex. The photos presented were taken on 9 and 10 April 2019, following a tour to Methana & the Saronic Gulf. We also arrange private excursions to this highly interesting area, starting in Athens or other places nearby, for 2-4 persons and suggested length of 2-3 days. Please contact us if you are interested! (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Methana & the Saronic Gulf - spring impressions (April 2019) (116 Images)
Canary Islands: tour photos Feb 2019 (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Canary Islands: tour photos Feb 2019 (164 Images)
Impressions from Santorini Island during a geologic study tour in March 2019. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Santorini Island in spring - tour photos March 2019 (92 Images)
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. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Land of Theseus - Methana & the Saronic Gulf: tour photos April 2019 (59 Images)
The hot springs at Polichnitos (Lesbos Island) are volcanic in origin. They range in temperature between 67°C and 92°C and are among the hottest natural springs in Europe. You can admire colorful rivers and ponds, or enjoy them in a small nearby traditional spa on location. The waters are enriched with natural radon, sodium chloride and are comparable to the Wiesbaden springs in Germany. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Polichnitos Hot Springs, Lesbos Island (July 2011) photos (28 Images)
The Petrified Forest of Lesvos is one of the most fascinating and rare monuments of geological heritage in the world. Its creation, 20.000 000 year ago is connected with the intense volcanic activity in the Aegean during the Miocene period. In 1985, the forest was declared a Protected Natural Monument. Info: http://www.lesvosmuseum.gr/ (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The petrified forest on Lesbos Island (Greece), July 2011 (20 Images)
Milos is famous for its spectacular, multi-colored volcanic rocks, its beaches and a breathtaking coastal scenery. A boat tour around the island lets you best enjoy these marvels of nature. These photos were taken during a tour in April 2011. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island (Cyclades, Greece), April 2011: boat tour around the island (51 Images)
Milos Island (Cyclades, Greece) April 2011: spring (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island (Cyclades, Greece) April 2011: spring (24 Images)
Milos April 2011: group photos (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Milos April 2011: group photos (406 Images)
Milos Island (Cyclades, Greece), April 2011: mines (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island (Cyclades, Greece), April 2011: mines (16 Images)
Milos Island (Cyclades, Greece) April 2011: geologic features (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island (Cyclades, Greece) April 2011: geologic features (16 Images)
Milos Island (Cyclades, Greece) April 2011: colors (c)
Milos Island (Cyclades, Greece) April 2011: colors (22 Images)
Impressions from a hike along the spectacular pumice cliffs from Filakopi to Sarakiniko on Milos' north coast. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island (Cyclades, Greece), April 2011: Sarakiniko (28 Images)
Milos Tour Photos June 2011 (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Milos Tour Photos June 2011 (158 Images)
One of our participants on the last tour to Milos island in April 2012, Swiss sculpture artist Isabelle Ammon Saugy, sent us a selection of her pictures. You can find out more about Isabelle's artwork at her website: www.ammon-sculpture.ch. (Photo: Isabelle Ammon Saugy)
Milos Island (Greece): Isabelle's photos from the tour in April 2012 (176 Images)
Milos Island (Greece) tour April 2012 - Sarakiniko hike (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island (Greece) tour April 2012 - Sarakiniko hike (36 Images)
Milos Island (Greece): April 2012 - boat tour around the island (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island (Greece): April 2012 - boat tour around the island (52 Images)
Milos Island (Greece) tour April 2012 - Plaka hike (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island (Greece) tour April 2012 - Plaka hike (12 Images)
Milos Island (Greece) tour April 2012 - abandoned old sulfur mines (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island (Greece) tour April 2012 - abandoned old sulfur mines (28 Images)
Milos Island (Greece) tour April 2012 - Kalamos and spring time on Milos (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island (Greece) tour April 2012 - Kalamos and spring time on Milos (20 Images)
Milos Island (Greece) tour April 2012 - abandoned old manganese mine at Cape Vani (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island (Greece) tour April 2012 - abandoned old manganese mine at Cape Vani (16 Images)
Milos Tour April 2012 - Jean-Maurice's photos (Photo: Jean-Maurice)
Milos Tour April 2012 - Jean-Maurice's photos (18 Images)
Milos Island, Greece: photos April 2014 - colors and springtime (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island, Greece: photos April 2014 - colors and springtime (32 Images)
Milos Island, Greece: photos April 2014: Papafrankos to Sarakiniko (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island, Greece: photos April 2014: Papafrankos to Sarakiniko (36 Images)
Milos north coast has one of the geological wonders of the world to offer: the section around Sarakinikos Bay,- cliffs of ancient volcanic ash and pumice flow deposits, spectacularly polished and gullied by erosion. Normally, a sunbathers paradise in summer, it reveals a rough beauty when the wind and waves become stronger. The following are photos taken during a hike along the coast (something not to be missed when you travel to Milos!) in Oct. 2008. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island, Greece: photos from Oktober 2008 - Sarakinikos coast (44 Images)
The present-day capital Plaka (after Zefiria was abandoned in the 18th century) is a picturesque, tranquil Cycladic village at the foot of the ancient Acropolis and Medieval castle, sitting on the top of an old dacite lava dome. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island, Greece: photos from Oktober 2008 - Plaka village (27 Images)
Milos Island, Greece: photos from Oktober 2008 - From Plaka to Klima and Adamas (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island, Greece: photos from Oktober 2008 - From Plaka to Klima and Adamas (29 Images)
A nice ferry to take is the vessel "Kornaros", which leaves a few times in the evening from Pireus and goes to Milos in about 5 hours. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island, Greece: photos from Oktober 2008 - getting to Milos (14 Images)
As everywhere on the Greek islands, cats are some of its most remarkable inhabitants. In particularl, many of them seem to like to live in the fishing village of Klima... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island, Greece: photos from Oktober 2008 - cats from Plaka and Klima (17 Images)
In this section, you find additional photos from Milos, mostly similar to ones displayed in the other galleries from Oct 2008. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Milos Island, Greece: photos from Oktober 2008 - additional photos (97 Images)
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One of our participants on the last tour to Milos island in April 2012, Swiss sculpture artist Isabelle Ammon Saugy, sent us a selection of her pictures. You can find out more about Isabelle's artwork at her website: www.ammon-sculpture.ch. (Photo: Isabelle Ammon Saugy) Milos 2012 (8 Albums)
Milos is famous for its spectacular, multi-colored volcanic rocks, its beaches and a breathtaking coastal scenery. A boat tour around the island lets you best enjoy these marvels of nature. These photos were taken during a tour in April 2011. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)Milos 2011 (8 Albums)
Milos Island, Greece: photos April 2014 - colors and springtime (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) Milos 2014 (2 Albums)
Nisyros March 2008: springtime (c)
Nisyros March 2008: springtime (54 Images)
Nisyros island is located in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea next to Turkey. Together with the isles of Kos and Yali, it represents one of the main active volcanic centra in Aegean Sea, along with Santorini and Milos. One of our VolcanoDiscovery tour guides, Ingrid Smet, made a short reconnaissance trip there at the end of September 2017. Judging from her photographs it seems another perfect destination for one of our Volcano Adventures as it offers all the classic ingredients of active volcanic phenomena, interesting culture, authentic traditions, excellent food, beautiful scenery, nice hiking and relaxing beaches! (Photo: Ingrid Smet)
Nisyros Island, Greece: impressions of our September 2017 reconnaissance trip (66 Images)
Nisyros March 2008: the volcano (c)
Nisyros March 2008: the volcano (63 Images)
Mud cracks in the Stephanos crater (Nisyros island, March 2008) (c)
Mud cracks in the Stephanos crater (Nisyros island, March 2008) (58 Images)
Nisyros Island, March 2008: colors (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Nisyros Island, March 2008: colors (60 Images)
Nisyros Island, March 2008: excursion to the mountain and old ruins (c)
Nisyros Island, March 2008: excursion to the mountain and old ruins (34 Images)
Nisyros island, March 2008: villages (c)
Nisyros island, March 2008: villages (32 Images)
Santorini tour May 2012 - southern caldera hike (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini tour May 2012 - southern caldera hike (20 Images)
Santorini tour May 2012 - Akrotiri hike (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini tour May 2012 - Akrotiri hike (12 Images)
Santorini tour May 2012 - Pirgos-Emborio hike (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini tour May 2012 - Pirgos-Emborio hike (36 Images)
Impressions taken during geologic walking & study tour on Santorini in October 2012. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini Fascination Volcano - Oct 2012 tour photos (56 Images)
Santorini tour May 2012 - caldera boat tour (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini tour May 2012 - caldera boat tour (14 Images)
Santorini tour May 2012 - Nea + Palea Kameni (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini tour May 2012 - Nea + Palea Kameni (16 Images)
Santorini tour May 2012 - Profitis Ilias, Vlichada, Balos (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini tour May 2012 - Profitis Ilias, Vlichada, Balos (20 Images)
Santorini tour May 2012 - Therasia hike (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini tour May 2012 - Therasia hike (20 Images)
Santorini tour May 2012 - hotel and nearby (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini tour May 2012 - hotel and nearby (16 Images)
Santorini tour May 2012 - aerial photos (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini tour May 2012 - aerial photos (12 Images)
Santorini tour May 2012 - Fira-Oia caldera hike (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini tour May 2012 - Fira-Oia caldera hike (20 Images)
Upon request we organised a privately guided 3 days geology tour on the island of Santorini from 8 to 10 February 2018 of which tour guide and geologist Dr Ingrid Smet compiled this selection of photographs. The islands looked very different from summer time when they are overrun by tourists and the heat has dried up most vegetation. Although the weather is of course less sunny and with higher chances of rain and clouds - and strong winds which sometimes result in the cancellation of all flights - it is well worth visiting Santorini in the winter time to take in the unique and quiet atmosphere and see the colourful winter and early spring flowers... For many years now we organise 8-9 day group tours to Santorini both in autumn and springtime (Fascination Volcano tour) but if you can also contact us for a private multiple day tour at any custom date. (Photo: Ingrid Smet)
Santorini Island, Greece: February 2018 geology tour (106 Images)
The 1866-1870 eruption of Nea Kameni produced some of the most spectacular breadcrust bombs seen on any volcano. During a tour on Santorini, we visited the island in late Sep 2014 and looked at some of them: (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini Sep 2014 photos: Nea Kameni & breadcrust bombs (16 Images)
Santorini in the winter: Feb 2010 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini in the winter: Feb 2010 (52 Images)
Most photos were taken during the Faszination Volcano tour. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini: Fascination Volcano Tour May 2010 photos (160 Images)
The following photos were taken during the Tour on Santorini in May 2009. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini May 09: Fascination Volcano tour photos (183 Images)
During our walking tours on Santorini island, we usually spend a day hiking on the southern peninsula, - the least touristic and still quite tradional part of the island. In addition, there are some very interesting geological features to be seen. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Faszination Volcano: Santorini May+Oct 08 (Part 1): Akrotiri (42 Images)
We usually do one of our favourite tours, Fascination Volcano on Santorini Island, each year in spring and autum. Here are some photos from the most recent ones in April & May this year: (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini: Fascination Volcano tours (April / May 2007) (102 Images)
Santorini April-May 2007 (Fascination Volcano tour) (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini April-May 2007 (Fascination Volcano tour) (174 Images)
Santorini May 2007: Oia town (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini May 2007: Oia town (40 Images)
Santorini May 2007: panagiri celebration in Akrotiri (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini May 2007: panagiri celebration in Akrotiri (23 Images)
Santorini May 2007: a rainstorm (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini May 2007: a rainstorm (22 Images)
Santorini "Study abroad" field course: May 07 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini "Study abroad" field course: May 07 (28 Images)
The steep, up to 300m high cliffs of Santorini's caldera show the violent geologic and volcanic history of Santorini like in a picture book. Thick, multicolored layers of various volcanic rock have accumulated during the past 500,000 years by the volcano's activity. In places, even the non-volcanic basement can be seen (Plaka, Athinios). (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini: the caldera cliffs seen from the boat (April / May 2007) (31 Images)
Churches of Santorini (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Churches of Santorini (9 Images)
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After a relatively rainy winter 2016/17, spring on the Greek islands was fantastic! Santorini, one of the most famous islands of the Cyclades, was no exception and offered a paradise for photographers: flowers and green everywhere, with the blue and white of the traditional houses and chapels. The following photos were taken during our Santorini photo tour in April 2017. Photo copyright: Tobias Schorr / Nature Discovery Tours. (Photo: Tobias Schorr)Santorini 2015-17 (1 Album)
Santorini tour May 2012 - southern caldera hike (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)Santorin 2012 (11 Albums)
Santorini Fascination Volcano Tour May 2011: photos (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)Santorini 2011 (2 Albums)
Santorini Fascination Volcano Tour May 2011: photos (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)Santorini 2011 (2 Albums)
Santorini: Fascination Volcano Oct 2010 tour photos (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)Santorini 2010 (3 Albums)
The following photos were taken during the Tour on Santorini in May 2009. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)Santorini 2009 (1 Album)
During our walking tours on Santorini island, we usually spend a day hiking on the southern peninsula, - the least touristic and still quite tradional part of the island. In addition, there are some very interesting geological features to be seen. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)Santorini 2008 - Faszination Volcano tour (7 Albums)
Santorini: Fascination Volcano Oct 2010 tour photos (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini: Fascination Volcano Oct 2010 tour photos (96 Images)
Santorini Fascination Volcano Tour May 2011: photos (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini Fascination Volcano Tour May 2011: photos (107 Images)
Santorini Island (Cyclades, Greece): Fascination Volcano Tour Oct 2011 (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Santorini Island (Cyclades, Greece): Fascination Volcano Tour Oct 2011 (102 Images)
Methana opposite Athens in the Saronic Gulf of Greece is one of Europe's least known active volcanic areas. The peninsula consists of a group of overlapping prehistoric and one historic (around 238 BC) lava domes that overlie limestone basement. An underwater eruption occurred off the northern coast in around 1700 AD. Methana is known for its hot springs and uncrowded, beautiful green rural landscape. Team member photographer Tobias Schorr who has lived more than 10 years in Methana and knows the peninsula better than anyone recently spent countless hours documenting each of the more than 30 lava domes of Methana with his drone from the air. Here are the results: (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Methana volcano, Greece: aerial photos of the lava domes (56 Images)
Impressions from the beautiful area of Methana and the Saronic gulf in the winter, taken by photographer and tour guide Tobias Schorr. If you like to get to know this fantastic destination for a walking holiday in one of Europe's archeologically most interesting regions with Tobias, have a look at our tour "Land of Theseus". (Photo: Tobias Schorr)
Methana & the Saronic Gulf in Dec 2018 (53 Images)
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