City Tours

Santorini: Archaeological Bus Tour to Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach

Name: Santorini: Archaeological Bus Tour to Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach
Start: 2026-08-06T00:00:00
End: 2026-08-06T07:00:00
Location: Kamari Tours Office, Kamari village

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
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
Timeline
Map
Start point
16 starting points available
8 min by a/c minibus
4.5 km
1. Prophet Elias Monastery
20 min
Begin your day at the highest point in Santorini, where the Prophet Elias Monastery sits 567 meters above sea level. Enjoy panoramic views over the island and Aegean Sea, explore the peaceful monastery, and capture beautiful photos from one of the most scenic viewpoints in Santorini.
10 min by a/c minibus
5 km
2. Megalochori Village
20 min
10 min by a/c minibus
5.5 km
3. Akrotiri archaeological site
1 hr
5 min by a/c minibus
3 km
4. Red Beach
45 min
10 min by a/c minibus
5.5 km
5. Perivolos Beach
1 hr 30 min
15 min by a/c minibus
10 km
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.

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