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Archaeological Bus Tour To Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach

4.5  / 5228 reviews
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Archaeological Bus Tour To Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach
4.5  / 5228 reviews

Visit the Elias Monastery, Megalochori village, and Akrotiri Excavations on this guided tour from several pickup points on Santorini. Enjoy the naturally-colored sands of Red and Perivolos Beach.

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Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
German, English
Pickup included
This is not a private pick-up, collection is provided from specific meeting areas. Please wait for the bus outside your chosen hotel/pickup point on the main road (not all hotels are accessible by bus): Kamari:10:30 AM Monolithos: 10:30 AM Messaria: 10:35 AM Karterados: 10:40 AM Fira: 10:45 AM Pyrgos:10:50 AM Perissa: 10:30 AM Perivolos: 10:35 AM Emporio: 10:35 AM Vlichada: 10:40 AM Akrotiri: 10:45 AM Meghalochori: 10:45 AM Oia: 10:00 AM Times may vary due to delays.

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Angela – United Kingdom

A perfect day trip! Our driver Andreas was a safe and considerate driver, and our host Tanya was wonderful and appears to speak every European language fluently. Tanya was so knowledgeable, and very fun and upbeat - we all had a lovely time. Akrotiri and the beach swimming were both fantastic, but I think Tanya could have taken us to a day trip to the local rubbish tip and we would have had a good time. Highly recommended!

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Angela – United Kingdom
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Charlie – France

Tanya was unbelievable, so great, so much to tell and yet she always made it entertaining. Felt great to stroll around the island with her, and the activity is globally great too.

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Charlie – France

Experience

Highlights

  • Visit traditional villages
  • Explore Akrotiri Excavations
  • Relax on beautiful beaches

Full description

Discover the sights of Santorini on this guided tour in an airconditioned vehicle. Be picked up from centrally-located meeting points on Santorini. Visit sights like Akrotiri, the Prophet Elias Monastery, and the black volcanic sand beach of Perivolos.  Start with the breath-taking views at the Prophet Elias Monastery and visit this picturesque monastery. Then head to Megalochori village, an extremely charming traditional settlement that was almost abandoned after a major earthquake. Continue to Akrotiri Excavations where were preserved by volcanic ash. Purchase a ticket to uncover these well-preserved pieces of history on your own. Have free time at the Red Beach to simply enjoy the colorful formations or visit Akrotiri Bay where you can buy lunch. Make your way to the black sand Perivolos beach for swimming, exploring the area, or purchasing fresh-cooked fish from a local tavern.

Includes

  • Pickup
  • Tour
  • Akrotiri Excavation site entrance fee (12€)

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women

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  • Children under 4 years old can get on free
  • Children under 4 years old will not reserve a seat on the bus. They will sit on the parents lap

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 228 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Angela – United KingdomJuly 4, 2024  – Verified booking
A perfect day trip! Our driver Andreas was a safe and considerate driver, and our host Tanya was wonderful and appears to speak every European language fluently. Tanya was so knowledgeable, and very fun and upbeat - we all had a lovely time. Akrotiri and the beach swimming were both fantastic, but I think Tanya could have taken us to a day trip to the local rubbish tip and we would have had a good time. Highly recommended!
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Charlie – FranceAugust 22, 2024  – Verified booking
Tanya was unbelievable, so great, so much to tell and yet she always made it entertaining. Felt great to stroll around the island with her, and the activity is globally great too.
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Shannon – United StatesAugust 21, 2024  – Verified booking
I had so much fun! If you're a history buff, you'll want to take this trip. I really liked that we were able to drive the entire island and learn. I know you can do all this on your own, but having a guide give you all the information you cannot get on your own.
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Product ID: 210114

Activity provider:KAMARI TOURS SANTORINI

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