Archaeological Bus Tour to Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach

Duration6h - 7h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Prophet Elias – Megalochori village – Akrotiri Excavations – Red Beach (from above) - Perissa Beach

With this tour you will visit the traditional villages of Santorini, Prophet Elias, great beaches and the famous Akrotiri excavations. You will admire amazing views and learn about the history of the island.

What's included

English speaking guide in the Akrotiri excavations site
Children under 4 years old can get free
Specialized bilingual escort is included (English & German)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off service from designated meeting points

Children under 4 years old will not reserve a seat on the bus. They will sit on parents' lap.
Excavation Fee, Akrotiri Archaeological Site

What to expect

Prophet Elias Lookout Point
30m

Visit the picturesque site of Prophet Elias.
Megalochori - Traditional Village
1h

Prophet Elias Monastery – Megalochori village – Akrotiri Excavations (with Guide, entrance fee 12,00 E) – Red Beach (aprox. 45 min free time, approach on foot 10 minsaprox, per way) - Perivolos Beach ( free time swimming)

Start with the breath-taking view at the Prophet Elias Monastery and visit the picturesque monastery. Then follows Megalochori village, an extremely charming traditional settlement, almost abandoned after the big earthquake.
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
1h 20m · Admission ticket not included

We visit Akrotiri excavations, one of the most significant archaelogical sites, that includes a vast structure, once habited by 200 families and preserved burried under the volcano’s lava.
Red Beach
40m

Then you will have free time to see the Red Beach from above to simply enjoy the colotful formations of the mountain and/or visit Akrotiri Bay for coffee or lunch with Greek traditional mezedes and ouzo (not included).
Perissa Black Sand Beach
1h 30m

Perissa, with its black sandy beach comes next. There you will have enough time to enjoy swimming, explore the area and taste fresh cooked fishes at the local taverns.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

PICK UP TIME: 10:30 AM

Bus Departure: Kamari 10:30, Monolithos 10:30, Messaria 10:35, Karterados 10.40, Fira 10:45, Perissa 10.30, Pyrgos 10:50, Imerovigli 10:15, Oia 10:00, Megalochori 10:45, Vlichada 10:40, Perivolos 10:35, Akrotiri 10:45

End point

PICK UP TIME: 10:30 AM

Bus Departure: Kamari 10:30, Monolithos 10:30, Messaria 10:35, Karterados 10.40, Fira 10:45, Perissa 10.30, Pyrgos 10:50, Imerovigli 10:15, Oia 10:00, Megalochori 10:45, Vlichada 10:40, Perivolos 10:35, Akrotiri 10:45

Pickup details

Children under 4 years old can get free.
Children under 4 years old will not reserve a seat on the bus. They will sit on parents' lap.
The voucher should be printed twice.
This is not a private hotel pick up. Pick up is provided from specific meeting areas.
Bus Departure: Kamari 10:30, Monolithos 10:30, Messaria 10:35, Karterados 10.40, Fira 10:45, Perissa 10.30, Pyrgos 10:50, Imerovigli 10:15, Oia 10:00, Megalochori 10:45, Vlichada 10:40, Perivolos 10:35, Akrotiri 10:45 Emporeio 10:35 Firostefani: 10:20

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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