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Santorini: Akrotiri Prehistoric City Private Guided Tour

1. Santorini: Akrotiri Prehistoric City Private Guided Tour

Explore the archaeological site of Akrotiri, a settlement on Santorini on a private tour. See the paved streets, the remains of high-building complexes, and more with a guide. Stroll through the city and discover public buildings and astonishingly well-preserved decorations and murals. Hear about the tragic events that buried the city after a volcanic eruption, and learn why it is being well-preserved.  You will also see some of the famous artwork, including pottery, furniture, and frescoes from the Bronze Age. Learn about the life of the people 4,000 years ago while admiring the historical area. 

Santorini: Akrotiri Prehistoric City Ticket with Audio Guide

2. Santorini: Akrotiri Prehistoric City Ticket with Audio Guide

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.

Santorini: Akrotiri Prehistoric City Guided Walking Tour

3. Santorini: Akrotiri Prehistoric City Guided Walking Tour

Meet your guide, a licensed archaeologist, at the entrance of Akrotiri Prehistoric City. Get assistance in buying the entry ticket and embark together with a group on a guided tour through Akrotiri Prehistoric City.  In the 16th century BC, a volcanic eruption destroyed all life on the island. Most of it collapsed beneath the waves and remained undiscovered until the excavations began in 1967, led by Professor Spyros Marintos. He uncovered the evidence of a city with houses, streets, squares and workshops, all of which had been covered under a thick blanket of pumice for almost 3,500 years.  Marvel at the well-preserved buildings and passageway in the excavated area. See the beautiful pottery, the roads, and squares of a city 3,500 years old. Explore the two and three-story houses, which were once decorated with wall paintings and get an insight into the ancient civilization of Santorini.  After the guided tour you are free to walk around the site at your own pace.

Santorini: Hands on Cooking Class with a Chef

4. Santorini: Hands on Cooking Class with a Chef

Discover the flavors and culture of Greece with a local expert chef. Take home cooking skills that will last a lifetime. Learn the secrets of local dishes while partaking in the Mediterranean custom of sharing food in a relaxed way. Get step-by-step instruction from Christos, a real Greek chef. Immerse yourself in the flavors as you take in all the tips and techniques. Through hands-on instruction, he will share his passion and knowledge while creating a farm-fresh meal. Savor all the dishes you make together while sipping a fine selection Santorini wines.

Santorini: All-Inclusive Private Catamaran Cruise with Bar

5. Santorini: All-Inclusive Private Catamaran Cruise with Bar

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.

From Chania: Full-Day Trip to Santorini

6. From Chania: Full-Day Trip to Santorini

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.

Santorini: The Lost Atlantis 9D Experience

7. Santorini: The Lost Atlantis 9D Experience

Discover all the evidence that connects Plato’s lost Atlantis myth with the volcano eruption of the island through interactive videos. Explore the largest Atlantis diorama in the world and experience its everyday life through virtual windows in time with augmented reality. Follow Plato’s journey that inspired him to write about the ideal city, through an interactive fresco.  See a holographic representation of the geological evolution of Santorini island from the prehistoric ages until today. The Greek philosopher Plato comes to life in an animated hologram. Converse with him and ask him about his philosophy and the theory that Santorini could be the origin of the Atlantis myth.  Relive, with all your senses, the earthquake, the tsunami, and the volcanic eruption that led to the destruction of Atlantis in a 9D experience. Walk on lava inside an active volcano. Get dressed up and get pictures as a citizen of Atlantis.

From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

8. From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

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.

From Heraklion or Agios Nikolaos: Full-Day Santorini Trip

9. From Heraklion or Agios Nikolaos: Full-Day Santorini Trip

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.

Akrotiri Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

10. Akrotiri Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

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, it gives visitors some unique and valuable information 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. Walking within a 4000 year old perfectly preserved settlement, getting to understand how the society was organized and how people lived their lives, seeing the paved streets, and the remains of large 2-3 story building complexes, kitchen and toilette facilities, unique wall paintings and a perfect drainage – sewage system; 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. Your experienced and licensed guide will pick you up from your hotel and offer you a fully guided tour of the site, and an unforgettable trip into the past.

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4.3 / 5

based on 419 reviews

a little confusing with the instructions in the email. instructions noted to drop off and pickup at the same location. wasn't sure if price paid was for round trip or one way. i assumed one way so i booked transfer to and from airport separately.

Georgia was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. She helped us to visualize what life was like in the ancient village before it was covered with volcanic ash. She brought a lot of her passion to the tour, which made it very enjoyable.

This was one of our favorite things about our whole vacation! The guide was so knowledgeable and the tour was outstanding. I recommend this to anyone! The history here is so amazing. We will definitely be back!

We had an absolutely amazing tour with Nicoletta! She did an incredible job explaining the history and answering our questions. We learned SO much and I could not recommend enough!

Fun sight, all covered. Audio needs to be updated there are places you can’t go.