Archaeological Bus Tour to Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach

What to bring

• Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour includes uneven paths at the archaeological site, uphill stretches at Red Beach, and sand at Perivolos.

• Don’t forget to pack swimwear and a towel if you plan to take a dip or relax at Perivolos Beach during your free time.

• Bring sun protection like a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, since many of the stops have limited shade, especially around midday.

• Keep some small change or a card with you in case you’d like to buy a coffee or lunch at Akrotiri Bay or along the beach.

What's not allowed

• Photography is allowed in most areas, but flash, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed at the archaeological site—look out for posted signs.

Accessibility

• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users due to uneven terrain and limited accessibility at some stops.

Additional information

• The entrance ticket to Akrotiri Excavations is not included in the tour price, so be prepared to pay €20 at the site entrance.

• The visit to Akrotiri is self-guided, so take your time walking through the ruins and reading the signs and displays along the way.

• Infants aged 4 and under can enter for free with an ID. Reduced or free admission is available at the ticket counter for eligible visitors such as children aged 6 to 18 from non-EU countries, EU citizens aged 25 or under and 65 or over, children under 5, and people with disabilities, with valid documentation.

• Be mindful of the time you’re given at each stop and return to the bus on time to keep the group on schedule.

• Tour timings and stop durations might vary slightly depending on the season or traffic, and your guide will keep you updated throughout the day.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
• Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the pick-up point.
• If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
• Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Pick-Up Points

This is not a private pick-up. Pick-up collection is provided from specific meeting areas. In case of any delay, the pick-up time may vary.

• Exo Gonia: 10:20 AM
• 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 AM
• Imerovigli: 10:15 AM
• Firostefani: 10:20 AM

Return: Approximately at 6 PM.

The tour ends in Fira. There is a bus transfer service to Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Oia.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.