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Santorini , Akrotiri tour by a licensed guide
Santorini, Cyclades Islands
1 hour 15 minutes
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
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What You Will Do
Step back nearly 4,000 years on a private tour of prehistoric Akrotiri on Santorini. With a knowledgeable licensed guide, explore the well-preserved ruins of a settlement, destroyed by a volcanic eruption around 1600 BC. See the excavated 2 and 3-storeyed buildings, with remains of kitchen and toilet facilities, a perfect drainage system, and hear about the vivid frescoes that once graced the walls. Learn about the long-ago inhabitants, their society and culture, and how their town was buried under ash. An unforgettable trip back in time!
What's Included?
- tour by a licensed tourist guide
What's Not Included?
- akrotiri entrance fee, 12 euro per person
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
we meet visitors at the entrance of the archeological site , across from the cashier
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Akrotiri Archaeological Site
1 hour
Being or not a history enthusiast, this guided tour of the Prehistoric city of Akrotiri is an experience surely not to be missed! A Bronze Age settlement, an archaeological site that encapsulates fascinating insights into life back in 2000 B.C. After the great volcano eruption, the place remained buried under a thick layer of volcanic material as a Greek Pompeii for almost 4000 years, until it was accidentally discovered, during works to get volcanic soil from the island of Santorini to be used for building and insulating the Suez Canal. The excavations revealed one of the best-preserved ancient cities to this day with dense urban planning. In this guided tour walking around the 4000-year-old settlement, you will get an understanding of how the society was organized. See the paved streets, the remains of about 40 two-three stories high building complexes, kitchen and toilette facilities, a perfect plumping and drainage – sewage system, and astonishingly well-preserved paintings.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: EXPLORE AKROTIRI.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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