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Traditional Villages & Akrotiri Excavations: Private Tour
Santorini, Cyclades Islands
4 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do
Santorini proudly displays its extensive past, with medieval structures, Ottoman towns, and weathered ruins spread across the entire island. Learn about the island's history and current culture on this 4.5 hour Santorini traditional villages & Akrotiri tour without having to deal with the hassle of organizing your own transportation. Explore the towns of Pyrgos, Megalochori, and Emporio, as well as the Akrotiri excavations, before marveling at the unique natural phenomenon of Red Beach.
What's Included?
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Admission to the excavation site of Akrotiri
- Transport by luxury A/C vehicle
- Bottled water
- All taxes
- Hotel/port/airport pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included?
- Personal expenses & gratuities (optional)
- Cable car tickets (6 EUR per person, per ride) for cruise ship travelers
- Optional Guided Tour at Akrotiri by a licensed guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Pyrgos
45 minutes
Begin your cultural journey in the village of Pyrgos. This hilltop town is home to a Venetian castle from the 16th century. Explore this beautiful region, which the natives built to fortify the area with narrow alleys and circular roadways. The settlement is surrounded by vineyards, blue-domed churches, tiny cave homes with lovely balconies, and pebbled walks.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Santorini i-Land Tours.
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.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour requires an amount of walking on some hills and inclines. Participants should have at least moderate physical fitness level
- Travel time between places and transportation is included in the total tour duration
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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