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Ancient Akrotiri and Museum

 

 

 

Ancient Akrotiri and Museums

 

Duration: 4-5 hours

 

Price: 400 € per tour ( 1-8 people )

 

Pick up locations: Hotels, Cruises ship port ( Fira Town Cable Car), Airport

 

Visit:Archaeological Site-Akrotiri Excavations, Ancient Thira-the Settlement, Archaeological Museum, Museum of Prehistoric Thira.

 

Suggested Itinerary:

Our first visit is to the Excavations at Akrotiri.

The excavation at Akrotiri have uncovered one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. The first habitation at the site dates from Late Neolithic times. Akrotiri was the settlement of a high developed civilization which prospered 3000 years ago and was completely destroyed during the volcanic eruption ( approx. 1612 B.C ). Under a thick layer of volcanic ash the archaeologists found – among others – the elaborate drainage system, the sophistical multi-storeyed buildings with the magnificent wall-paintings, furniture and vessels, show its great development and prosperity. Afterwards you will visit the Ancient Thira. The second important period in the history of Santorini is linked with the city of Ancient Thira. The excavations uncovered the ruins of ancient buildings, sanctuaries and temples, inscription and carved stones of archaic period and also the Ancient theater situated in an excellent location with a panoramic view to the Aegean Sea.

Then, you will continue to visit the Archaeological Museum which containing the collections from the Archaic to the Roman period.

The tour continue to visit to the Prehistoric Museum, which takes you back in time and sketches the course of the prehistoric Thera, through selected finds from various excavations, dating back to Neolithic, Minoan and Hellenistic periods onwards.

 

The tour ends at the same place where you were picked up.

 

Included:

 

—Licensed professional guide in English language for all sightseeing

—Air–conditioned luxury vehicle with a professional driver

—Entrance fees in archaeological site

—Pick up and drop off service

—All Taxes.

 

Not included:

 

—Food and drinks

 

NOTE: Our Guides are LICENSED and Members of Union Guides in Greece. Our Drivers are Professional and English speaking.

 

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