Santorini Trip Overview
Santorini was inhabited since 5th Millenium B.C. what makes it a wonderful and a unique sample of national and the world’s heritage.
Akrotiri is attracting people from all over the world giving an opportunity to admire the progress of civilization back at those days.
This tour also takes you to the times of pirates and the Venetian rule of the island.
The excavations of Akrotiri (Lost Atlantis) – Prehistoric Museum of Thira – village of Emborio – Perissa
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Santorini, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Santorini, South Aegean, Greece
Santorini was inhabited since 5th Millenium B.C. what makes it a wonderful and a unique sample of national and the world’s heritage.
Akrotiri is attracting people from all over the world giving an opportunity to admire the progress of civilization back at those days.
This tour also takes you to the times of pirates and the Venetian rule of the island.
The excavations of Akrotiri (Lost Atlantis) – Prehistoric Museum of Thira – village of Emborio – Perissa
Itinerary
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Stop At: Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri 84700 Greece
Visit the excavations of Akrotiri known as probable Lost Atlantis location.Explore the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, a prehistoric Bronze Age city, frozen in time by ash that fell during the Minoan volcanic eruption 3600 years ago. Some speculate that this is the origin of the mythical city of Atlantis.
Admire the elaborate drainage system, sophisticated multi-storied buildings, magnificent wall painting, and excavated furniture and vessels that show the former settlement’s great prosperity.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Prehistoric Thira, Mitropoleos, Fira 847 00 Greece
Visit the Prehistoric Museum of Thira to get the whole image of the town’s life 3600 years ago.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Emporio 847 03, Greece
Visit the village of Emborio with the best preserved Venetian castle and amazing traditional architecture.
The village of Emporio is the largest village on the Greek island of Santorini. You can look at the historic windmills that have an excellent view of the rest of the island. On the hill above the village Emborio, you will discover both the ruins of Kasteli, a fortress from the Byzantine period and the ruins of Goulas.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Perissa, Perissa, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
See the ruins of the church in Perissa that gave the name to the island.
Duration: 15 minutes
