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Traditional Villages & Akrotiri Excavations: Private Tour

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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.

Itinerary

  • Pyrgos

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Megalochori

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Continue to Megalochori, one of the most charming and beautiful towns on the island, where traditional Cycladic buildings are carved out of volcanic rock. Blue-domed churches, underground caves, and white-washed tower bells dot the landscape. Explore the winding streets of this non-touristy community, sip Greek coffee in the pebble-stone square, and engage with the residents' way of life and culture.
  • Emporio

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Then, visit Emporio, the gateway to another era and the island's commercial center during the Middle Ages. During the Middle Ages, the villagers of this town used to build their homes next to one another in narrow, picturesque alleyways to protect themselves from pirates. You'll feel good as you walk around the paths of the well-kept castle, which was built in the middle of the 15th century.
  • Akrotiri Archaeological Site

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Explore the Akrotiri Archaeological Site and travel back in time to discover the secrets and wonders of this long-lost ancient city. This 4,000-year-old Bronze Age town thrived for millennia. It was eventually buried beneath volcanic ash, which paradoxically worked to protect them from destruction. Wander around the old walls to see the 3-story buildings, well-preserved paintings, intricate drainage system, and other Minoan features. * Please keep in mind that our local tour guide/driver is not allowed enter and tour you inside the archeological
  • Red Beach

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Lastly, travel for a few minutes toward Red beach. Take in the serene beauty and magnificent views of this unique natural phenomenon.
  • Santorini

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Traveling (driving) time between attractions, pickup & drop off are included in the total duration of the tour

What's included

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

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

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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

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