Archaeological Bus Tour To Akrotiri Excavations and Red Beach
4.5 / 5
207 reviews
Visit the Elias Monastery, Megalochori village, and Akrotiri Excavations on this archaeological guided bus tour from several pickup points on Santorini. Enjoy the naturally-colored sands of Red and Perivolos Beach.
01 / About
At a glance
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Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German
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.
02 / Information
In more details
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.
Inclusions
- Pickup
- Tour
Exclusions
- Akrotiri Excavation site entrance fee (12€)
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
Important information
Know before you go
- 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
03 / Customer Reviews
What others say
Charlie – France
August 22, 2024
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.
Shannon – United States
August 21, 2024
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.
Angela – United Kingdom
July 4, 2024
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!
Elizabeth Ann – United Kingdom
June 3, 2024
Our guide, Tania and driver, Yanis were amazing. Tania has so much enthusiasm and energy, she made our day. The guide at Akritiri was very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. Our only slight disappointment was that the trip ended with time at Perissa which we had already visited the day before. The description of this trip says it ends at Perivolos Beach.
Bob – United States
May 19, 2024
Wonderful guides who took us back to 1600 BC. We learned a lot and wondered what happened to the inhabitants after they fled the earthquakes and eventual ash. Very pleased with all the information. Will use our remaking two days in Athens to visit the National Archeological museum in Athens to learn more
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