Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Oia, Fira and the Akrotiri Excavation
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
On this private shore excursion from the Santorini Old port, you will discover the wonders of the island. After a short ride with the cable car, you will visit the island's capital, Fira, and then the dramatic town of Oia, home to dwellings nestled in volcanic rock. At the Akrotiri excavation site, you will see the remains of one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean region. Your private tour guide will entertain you during your tour with interesting details and stories about Santorini. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy another short drive with the cable car, down to the old port of Santorini to return to your cruise ship with your ship’s tenders.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Akrotiri Excavation is closed on Mondays. Alternatively you will enjoy in Oia
Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time
Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount
What To Expect
The Castle of St Nicholas
One of the best panoramic views of Santorini is that from the Byzantine Castle Ruins, the remains of a 15th-century castle between Oia and Ormos Ammoudia. The location is considered one of the most photographed images with picturesque whitewashed buildings, a windmill, and the sea beneath spectacular cliffs.
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Akrotiri is a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini . The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption sometime in the 16th century BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The settlement has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis. In any case the Atlantis speculation is only one of many. Akrotiri has been excavated since 1967.
Options
Option 1
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Port pickup and drop-off
Meals
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Cable Car tickets round-trip
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic! Our tour guide was...
Stephen M,Aug 6, 2012
- Review from Viator
4.00Fantastic! Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and courteous. The sights were stunning. However, be prepared to pay to get into the Akrotiri excavation. It is not included in the cost and caught us by surprise, but it is well worth it.
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