ARCHAEOLOGICAL BUS TOUR TO AKROTIRI EXCAVATION & RED BEACH
Description
Visit: Prophet Elias Monastery – Megalochori village – Akrotiri Excavations – Red Beach (aprox. 45 min free time, approach on foot 10 minutes approximately per way) – Perivolos Beach (free time swimming) – Last stop for free wine tasting.
Starting the tour we will first visit the Prophet Elias Monastery. What makes the monastery noteworthy, other than its history and importance, is the fact that it is built approximately 565 meters above sea level, making it the highest point of the whole island.
Megalochori village is our next stop. An extremely charming traditional settlement, almost abandoned after the big earthquake. The tour continues to Akrotiri excavations, one of the most significant archaelogical sites, that includes a vast structure, once habited by 200 families and preserved burried under the volcano’s lava. Then you will have free time at the Red Beach to enjoy the colorful formations of the mountain and/or visit Akrotiri Bay for coffee or lunch with Greek traditional mezedes and ouzo (not included in the price).
Perivolos, with its black sandy beach comes next. There you will have enough time to enjoy swimming, explore the area and taste fresh cooked fishes at the local taverns. Lastly we will visit one of the most popular wineries of Santorini, for a wine tasting experience.
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle, Children under 4 years old can get free
- Bus transfer from/to pick up/drop off point
- Specialized bilingual guide is included
Excluded
- Entrance fees to Akrotiri excavations (14,00 euros) is not included
- Children under 4 years old will not reserve a seat on the bus. They will sit on parents laps.
- Wine tasting cost