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Santorini: Archaeological Bus Tour to Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach

Traditional village near Akrotiri on Santorini island with whitewashed buildings and sea view.
Akrotiri Excavations interior with ancient pottery and ruins in Santorini.
Murals of blue lilies inside Akrotiri Excavations, Santorini.
Amphorae among ancient ruins at Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Santorini, Greece.

Duration

7 hr 30 min

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • Spend a full day uncovering Santorini by road, with a bilingual escort linking hillside villages, ancient ruins, and coastal stops into one route.

    • Start from centrally located meeting points, board a shared air-conditioned bus, then set off along Santorini by road with your group.

    • Follow a 7 to 7.5 hour itinerary to Prophet Elias Monastery, Megalochori village, Akrotiri site, then enjoy free time at Red and Perivolos beaches.

    • End the day with free time at Perivolos Beach, swim in the Aegean, relax on black volcanic sand, or enjoy fresh seafood at a seaside taverna.

    • Full-day guided tour of Akrotiri archaeological site & Red Beach

    • Shared AC transfers with pick-up & drop-off

    • Expert English & German-speaking guide

    • Visits to 5 stops across the island: Prophet Elias Monastery, Megalochori Village, Akrotiri excavations, Red Beach & Perivolos Beach

    • Free time at Red & Perivolos

    • Entrance fee to Akrotiri (€20)

    • Meals & drinks

    • Personal expenses

  • TOTAL DURATION7 hours - 7 hours 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
    Timeline
    Map
    Start point

    16 starting points available

    8 min by a/c minibus
    4.5 km
    Prophet Elias Monastery

    1. Prophet Elias Monastery

    20 min
    10 min by a/c minibus
    5 km
    Megalochori Village

    2. Megalochori Village

    20 min
    10 min by a/c minibus
    5.5 km
    Akrotiri archaeological site

    3. Akrotiri archaeological site

    60 min
    5 min by a/c minibus
    3 km
    Red Beach

    4. Red Beach

    45 min
    10 min by a/c minibus
    5.5 km
    Perivolos Beach

    5. Perivolos Beach

    90 min
    15 min by a/c minibus
    10 km
    Fira
    End point

    Fira

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  • What’s not allowed

    • This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests.

    Additional information

    • Children aged 3 and under can participate free of charge but will need to sit on an accompanying adult’s lap during the tour.

    • Kindly reach the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time.

    • The experience involves walking on uneven paths, cobblestones, inclines, and stairs, so a moderate level of mobility is recommended.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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