We will pick you up at your hotel and we will drive towards the highest point of Santorini where Ancient Thira is located.
This Santorini archaeology tour allows you to visit the most important archaeological areas in Santorini. We will start the tour with a visit to Ancient Thira that is located on a 360m high hill above Kamari. Afterwards we will cross the island and visit Akrotiri.
This remarkably well-preserved ancient Minoan city was buried by a volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago. It was discovered in 1967 near the modern village of Akrotiri. Archaeologists discovered at the site pottery, furniture, advanced drainage systems, and three-story buildings. Many believe the disaster and the site itself were the inspiration behind Plato’s story of Atlantis.
The archaeological site is under a bioclimatic shelter. As a result the visit is enjoyable even during the hottest months of the year.
Your hotel / Exit Cable Car / Desired location
9AM or coordinated with your cruise arrival. Afternoon tours are coordinated with the sunset hour
5 hours
Comfortable footwear, sun protection, your camera or smartphone
Transportation with a private car/van
Private tour guide services
Pick up / Drop off
Tickets for the cable car (€6/oneway ticket)
Entrance fees for sites and museums
Snacks, Drinks
We will pick you up at your hotel and we will drive towards the highest point of Santorini where Ancient Thira is located.
We will visit the archaeological site situated on a hill at 360m
We will head off to Akrotiri, the southern point of Santorini, where the site is located
We will walk around the lost town of Akrotiri discovering the secretes of this ancient civilization
Morning tours start at 9/9,30AM. If you are a cruise passenger your tour will start approximately 90 minutes after the scheduled arrival of your cruise ship. Afternoon tours start accordingly with the sunset time.
No, all of the tours are easy and require minimum walking. You will be brought around the island in an air-conditioned van that can comfortably fit up to 8 guests.
If you are coming on a cruise ship, I will meet you at the top of the cable car station. If you are staying in Santorini, then the tour can start and end at your preferred location
You will recognize me immediately, as I will be waiting at the designated location and holding a sign with your name on it.
Private tours are organized just for your group, which can include up to 8 guests in total. If your group is larger than that, I can always organize the transportation with a van/bus.
If you decide to extend the tour beyond the agreed duration, please contact me regarding the extra surcharge.
I offer my tours in an air-conditioned vehicle. If you need a car seat for your child, I can provide one upon request.
I offer my tours in English, German, and Greek. If you speak another language, I can make arrangements to have an interpreter upon request