Akrotiri Santorini: Discover Ancient Civilizations and Pirate History on a Heritage Tour
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Santorini
Uncover the ancient civilizations and pirate history of Akrotiri Santorini on a heritage tour. Explore the excavations of Akrotiri, visit the Prehistoric Museum of Thira, and discover the village of Emborio and Perissa.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Akrotiri Archaeological Site - Visit the excavations of Akrotiri known as probable Lost Atlantis location.Explore the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, a prehistoric Bronze Age city, frozen in time by ash that fell during the Minoan volcanic eruption 3600 years ago. Some speculate that this is the origin of the mythical city of Atlantis.
    Admire the elaborate drainage system, sophisticated multi-storied buildings, magnificent wall painting, and excavated furniture and vessels that show the former settlement’s great prosperity.

  • Museum of Prehistoric Thira - Visit the Prehistoric Museum of Thira to get the whole image of the town’s life 3600 years ago.

  • Emporio - Visit the village of Emborio with the best preserved Venetian castle and amazing traditional architecture.
    The village of Emporio is the largest village on the Greek island of Santorini. You can look at the historic windmills that have an excellent view of the rest of the island. On the hill above the village Emborio, you will discover both the ruins of Kasteli, a fortress from the Byzantine period and the ruins of Goulas.

  • Perissa - See the ruins of the church in Perissa that gave the name to the island.

What's Included
  • Local knowledgeable guide
  • English-speaking professional driver
  • Bottled water
  • Comfortable Mercedes A/C minivan
What's Not Included
  • entrance fees to the museums and sites,
  • snacks, drinks or meal.
Additional Information

Santorini, inhabited since the 5th Millenium B.C., serves as a magnificent and unparalleled example of national and global heritage. Akrotiri draws individuals from worldwide, offering a window into the evolution of civilization during those times. This excursion further transports you to the era of pirates and the Venetian reign over the island.

Included in the tour are: The archaeological site of Akrotiri (Lost Atlantis), the Prehistoric Museum of Thira, the village of Emborio, and Perissa.

  • Pick up point: hotel, cable car exit, port, airport, helipad.
  • If your are a cruise traveler:
  • Disembarkation for individual cruise passengers takes place in Santorini by tender boats arriving exclusively at the old port of Fira.
Location
Santorini
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Roy
Feb 6, 2020
Great value for money - Well worth doing this tour. Our tour guide John, was fantastic, friendly and funny, and accommodating... all the places we visited were interesting and we had some great photo opportunities throughout the day. They even managed to add in the red beach as an extra. Oia was the highlight. If you want to see a lot with a knowledgeable guide for reasonable price then this is worth it. Thanks John and good luck with the PhD...
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