Santorini Acient Akrotiri and Wine museum

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

4-hour small-group tour of Akrotiri and wine museum with a professional guide

Explore the excavations of Akrotiri, a Minoan city that lay buried for centuries after a volcanic eruption

Hear of Akrotiri's links to Plato's Atlantis, an ancient city that was said to have disappeared after the Greek gods were angered

Visit Wine Museum , being 8 metres below ground. It is shaped like a labyrinth and stretches for 300 metres, presenting the history of wine and the daily life of the Santorini’s vine dresser since 1660. Visitors are toured around the facilities while seeing depictions of wine’s history. In the end, visitors have a chance to try four of the best wines of the modern winery, in a specially designed tasting space.

What's Included

Professional archaeologist at Akrotiri
Hotel pickup and drop-off
wine tastings
entrance for wine museum
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
entrance fees akrotiri 20 euro per person

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your Santorini hotel / apartment / AirBnB/ airport / port athinios / cable car

OR
Meeting point

the palce is the old Hospital of Thira .There will be a sign with the name Pigai Travel

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Take your first stop at the exciting archaeological site of Akrotiri, an ancient settlement of the Minoan Bronze Age that was destroyed and buried by a great volcanic eruption about 3,600 years ago. Walk to the semi-crushed multi-storey buildings with your archaeological guide and see frescoes, ceramics and other relics as you will hear how life would have been years ago. Of particular interest is the intelligent drainage system that testifies to the complexity of the engineers of the time. Many speculate that this dated site hosts the ruins of Atlantis, a mythical city described by the Greek philosopher Plato. The long history of Santorini's winery is demonstrated in some of the remains of Akrotiri, providing the perfect slogan for the next round of visits, first making a stop on the

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Prophet Elias Mount Α visit to the monastery of Prophet Elias, up on the hilltop, is a must. There, visitors can marvel at the panoramic views of the island..

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    It is the sole underground Wine Museum in Greece, being 8 metres below ground. It is shaped like a labyrinth and stretches for 300 metres, presenting the history of wine and the daily life of the Santorini’s vine dresser since 1660. Visitors are toured around the facilities while seeing depictions of wine’s history. In the end, visitors have a chance to try four of the best wines of the modern winery, in a specially designed tasting space.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Pigaia travel

Tags

Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Wine Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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