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Santorini History Tour: Explore Ancient Archeological Sites
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4 Ratings
Kamari
Explore Santorini’s ancient history and archeology. Visit key sites, uncover secrets, and immerse yourself in Greek heritage.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ancient Thera - This ancient city is situated on the top of the mountain, called Mesa Vouno. We will reach almost 400 meters above the sea level and admire this ancient city founded by Theras in the 9th century BC!
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site - Dated back to the 5th millennium BC this city is a reveal! You will undoubtedly be amazed by the significantly high level of sophistication of this ancient greek community, counting numerous of cultural and technical achievements. During this visit, you will be accompanied by a professional/licensed tour guide who will give you a private tour inside Akrotiri (duration: 1,5h min).
- Museum of Prehistoric Thira - The Museum of Prehistoric Thira will enhance our knowledge for there, we will have the opportunity to admire all the finds from the excavations at Akrotiri, as well as other important sites on the island.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- 1.5-hour guided tour in Akrotiri with a licensed guide
- Air-conditioned transport
- All entrance fees for archeological sites and museums
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Fascinated by history? Intrigued by the past? Prepared to travel back in time?
Board this journey which will transport you thousands of years back to the epoch when the first societies inhabited the island of Santorini. This expedition will take you through the 3 most significant archaeological sites on the island, enabling you to comprehend Santorini’s history and significance, as well as provide an insight into the world of ancient Greece.
Location
Ancient Thera
Ancient Thera Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Rhett_w
Jun 12, 2024
A pleasant and educational morning and early afternoon - Had a wonderful time at the sites, enriched by the information from our guide Tasos. His itinerary was well thought out, helping us avoid the worst of the heat. The licensed archeologist at Akrotiri really brought the city to life as well, and the museum was a good 45 minutes of air conditioned historical appreciation.
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Steve_c
Oct 14, 2023
Fantastic! - Tasos was an incredible guide. Pickup in Oia, communication and narrative were excellent. The venues were stunning. Ancient Thira was breathtaking for mountain top scenery and extensive ruins you walk through. The small museum in Fira has many of the artifacts and frescos recovered from Akrotiri - take the time to notice the frescos and the unique finds - they will be discussed and located by your guide in Akrotiri. Then Akrotiri - wow. The scale and age of what has been uncovered is surreal. Our guide Giannis is an archeologist and was outstanding. Overall - a fantastic tour, well operated and interesting. Highly recommend.
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John_s
Jun 15, 2023
Highly recommend this tour! - One of the best tours we have ever taken, anywhere around the world. Guide Ted was knowledgeable about everything on Santorini and our archeological guide at akortiri was fantastic also. First rate customer service. Trip to Thira ruins on mountain is a lot of walking, but worth it as the ruins are as good a site you will see almost anywhere. Akortiri was unbelievable. Highly recommend!
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