Receive your skip-the-line ticket to visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri, Santorini and explore this fascinating ancient Minoan city. Discover why this city is known as Greece’s version of Pompeii, after being buried by an earthquake. See the prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri on the island of Santorini (Thíra), one of the most important sites in the Aegean. Walk around the archaeological site, set in a massive, airy building with walkways suspended above the ruins. Walk along the edges of the city and discover the other side of this iconic Mediterranean island.

Experience the prehistoric site of Akrotiri at your own pace with a skip-the-line e-ticket and a captivating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Travel back in time to experience the curious, spine-chilling history of the site of Akrotiri, frozen in time by the eruption of the Santorini volcano. Put on your headphones and explore the layout of the prehistoric town, once buried under ashes, through the power of storytelling. Learn historical information about its affluent residences, known as Xeste, and little-known stories and anecdotes about the daily lives of its inhabitants. The content of the tour is the result of in-depth research, distilled into brief original stories that will make your visit both engaging and educational. The audio tour can be used repeatedly and at any time, before or after your visit. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into the archaeology of a prehistoric residential space that has been literally frozen in time, providing a snapshot of life just before its residents decided to flee the increasing fury of the neighboring volcano. As a result, you will relate to your surroundings in an entirely original way.

Explore the archaeological site of Akrotiri on a private guided walking tour. Discover Santorini's prehisotirc settlement while exploring the paved streets, remains of high-building complexes, and more. Take a leap back 4,000 years. After meeting your guide right at the entrance of the archeological site, grab your tickets and start an unforgettable trip to the past. Stroll through a well-preserved 4,000-year-old settlement that's that was buried under volcanic ashes after a strong eruption around 1600 B.C. Learn how society was organized and how people lived their lives back then. Explore some 2-3 storied buildings and see kitchens, toilet facilities, and walls decorated with unique paintings. See the paved streets and squares and their drainage system. As you explore, hear about the theories that connect the site with the myth of the lost city of Atlantis.

Arrange a private day or sunset cruise for a personalized experience in the Caldera of Santorini. Discover the beauty of the Aegean Sea in a completely different way as you enjoy the sun and sea breeze. Your trip includes lunch or dinner, an open bar, snorkeling gear, and more.  Climb aboard your own private catamaran for the day, set sail, and enjoy a welcome drink. Both the day cruise and sunset cruise offer you a unique chance to admire Santorini's beauty as you sail along the deep blue waters of the island. Pass spots like Red Beach, White Beach, Black Mountain, and Santorini Volcano. As you navigate the waters and keep an eye out for photo-worthy moments, enjoy the on-board open bar offering local white wine, beers, and soft drinks. If choosing the day trip, sit down and savor a prepared lunch including seafood, chicken fillet, grilled sausages, traditional Greek delicacies and dips, veggie rice, Greek salad, and dessert. If you opt for the sunset cruise, enjoy your meal for dinner while you marvel at the imposing beauty of the Caldera as the sun sinks below the horizon. Perfect for celebrating special occasions, these private cruises are ideal for intimate gatherings for those who wish to have their own exclusive experience and to arrange all their special moments on board. Specialized arrangements can also be made for larger groups.

Discover the beauty of the island of Santorini on a bus and catamaran tour from Heraklion or Agios Nikolaos. Capture pictures of the classic blue and white houses in Oia and have some free time to explore Fira in the shadow of the Santorini volcano.  Enjoy the convenience of being picked up directly from your accommodation. Sit back and relax on the air-conditioned bus transfer to the high-speed catamaran in Heraklion harbor. Sail across the Mediterranean to the island of Santorini. Hop off the boat to take a tour of the beautiful island in a comfortable and climate-controlled bus. Listen to live commentary about the history of one of the most romantic destinations in Greece. Travel to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip for magnificent views of the typical blue and white houses across the hillside and stunning views of rolling hills meeting the sea. Continue to the capital at Fira and have some free time to browse the shops or enjoy a drink at a bar with views of the volcano and the returning boat in the evening. Cruise back to Heraklion and transfer back to your hotel.

Our private van will pick you up from the agreed location and bring you to the archeological site . I will meet you there and once we get your tickets we will start our "trip" in prehistoric times. You will have the chance to Discover the remains of a prehistoric city that remained buried for almost four thousand years! Protected and preserved under a thick layer of volcanic material' Learn about the art, architecture, and everyday life back in 2000 BC. In a time when most European neolithic communities lived in villages of timber houses or simple huts, the Mediterranean civilization was already literate. You will Explore a 4000-year-old perfectly preserved settlement, stroll around the paved streets, and the remains of large 2-3 story building complexes, that were decorated with unique wall paintings and had kitchen, and toilette facilities, and a perfect drainage system. Visiting Akrotiri is an experience surely not to be missed! Although the site itself is very well preserved, seeing it with a guide provides in-depth information, allowing the visitor to truly appreciate its importance.

Board the luxury high-speed catamaran for the 2.5-hour trip to Santorini. Enjoy an island tour by air-conditioned bus and hear informative commentary about the history of one of Greece's most romantic islands. Travel through the beautiful countryside en route to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip of the island. Built on the lip of a volcanic caldera, the village offers magnificent views of the blue and white houses studded along the hillside. Continue to Fira for a 2-hours and get plenty of free time to explore the island's capital. Stroll down the picturesque alleys and admire views of typical Aegean. Browse the shops or enjoy a drink at a bar with stunning views of the volcano and its caldera cliffs. Depart for Crete at 5:45 PM, where the trip ends in the port of Rethymno.

Private exclusive vip transfers. All of our drivers speak english fluently are professional, experienced and punctual. We offer a wide variety of the most comfortable, modern, air-conditioned luxury fleet of vehicles. We are a team of experts that aim to provide a reliable, professional transfer service in Santorini. Drivers are always punctual. Complimentary bottles of water are offered during the drive. Please specify arrival or departure flight details (airline, flight number, arrival/departure flight times) Transfers from your hotel to the airport the estimated pick-up time is at least 2 hours prior to your scheduled departure. Enjoy a private service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Experience the iconic clifftop villages overlooking the Aegean on a guided day trip to Santorini. Transfer from Rethymno to a luxury catamaran. Soak up the caldera views, see the pastel-painted houses of Oia, and stroll through the streets of Fira. Start your day trip from Crete at the port of Rethymno or opt to include pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and marvel at the blue and white buildings typical of the island on your way to the harbor. Climb aboard a luxury, high-speed catamaran and journey to Santorini. Upon arrival at the port of Athinios, take a tour of the island by air-conditioned bus. Learn about the history of one of the most romantic islands in Greece from your guide. Travel through the beautiful countryside en route to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip of the island. Built on the lip of a volcanic caldera, the village offers magnificent views of the blue and white houses studded along the hillside.   Continue to Fira and get plenty of free time to explore the island's capital. Stroll down the picturesque alleys and take in the views of the architecture typical to the Aegean. Browse the shops or enjoy a drink at a bar with stunning views of the volcano and its caldera cliffs. Alternatively, travel by boat to the caldera (subject to availability) for views of the volcano up close. Depart for Crete in the evening for the return trip to the Port of Rethymno, where the tour ends. If you opt to include transfers, you'll be dropped off at your hotel.

Take a break from traditional Santorini attractions and visit this fantastic local brewery, famous for its Blue Monkey beer. Discover the facilities on this incredible journey and learn about Ftelos beer from an expert while tasting it yourself, paired with the delicious bites. Notice the beautifully landscaped bioclimatic garden surrounding the brewery, which helps offset the industry’s carbon footprint and creates a pleasant microclimate inside and out. Ftelos Brewery produces on-site exquisite artisanal beer using signature local ingredients. Get to know their first bottled beer: the Blue Monkey beer, inspired by the blue monkeys painted on the walls of Akrotiri. Enjoy a beer-tasting experience of 6 artisanal beers paired with bites, and learn about the quality specifications and ingredients of each one by a beer expert. Being so close to the production area, you can see the whole unit, the control panel, and the fermentation and aging tanks. Watch the bottling, filtering, or tank cleaning process depending on the time and day you visit.