Santorini Archaeological Bus Tour to Akrotiri Excavations, Red Beach, and Traditional Villages
by Kamari Tours
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This about 6 to 7-hour bus tour begins with a visit to the Prophet Elias lookout point, where travelers spend around half an hour viewing the site and its surroundings. The tour continues to the Prophet Elias Monastery and the nearby village of Megalochori, a traditional settlement affected by a past earthquake. Visitors see the monastery and then explore Megalochori village. Next, the group visits the Akrotiri Archaeological Site for approximately 80 minutes. The site includes remains of a large settlement once home to about 200 families, preserved under volcanic ash. Entrance fees apply at this stop. Following the excavation, the tour stops at Red Beach, where guests have around 40 minutes of free time to view the colorful cliffs from above or optionally visit Akrotiri Bay for coffee or a meal, which is not included. The final stop is Perissa, known for its black sand beach. Visitors get about 90 minutes to swim, walk around, and try fresh fish at local taverns. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking escort, and pickup and drop-off from designated points. Children under 4 ride free but must sit on a parent's lap and do not get a reserved seat. The entrance fee to Akrotiri Excavations is not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Prophet Elias Lookout Point
Spend about 30 minutes at this scenic site with views over the surrounding area.
30 min
Megalochori - Traditional Village
Begin at the Prophet Elias Monastery with its view and visit the monastery. Continue to Megalochori village, a traditional settlement nearly deserted after a major earthquake. Then proceed to Akrotiri Excavations with a guide and an entrance fee of 12,00 E. Afterwards, walk approximately 10 minutes each way to Red Beach, where there is about 45 minutes of free time. Finally, stop at Perivolos Beach for free time to swim.
60 min
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Spend about 80 minutes touring the excavation with a guide. This large site was once home to approximately 200 families and is preserved under volcanic ash. Entrance fee applies.
80 min
Red Beach
Enjoy approximately 40 minutes of free time viewing the colorful cliffs from above. There is an option to visit nearby Akrotiri Bay for coffee or a meal, which is not included.
40 min
Perissa Black Sand Beach
Spend about 90 minutes at this black sand beach with time for swimming, exploring, and tasting freshly cooked fish at local taverns.
90 min
Meeting point
PICK UP TIME: 10:30 AM Bus Departure: Kamari 10:30, Monolithos 10:30, Messaria 10:35, Karterados 10.40, Fira 10:45, Perissa 10.30, Pyrgos 10:50, Imerovigli 10:15, Oia 10:00, Megalochori 10:45, Vlichada 10:40, Perivolos 10:35, Akrotiri 10:45
End point
PICK UP TIME: 10:30 AM Bus Departure: Kamari 10:30, Monolithos 10:30, Messaria 10:35, Karterados 10.40, Fira 10:45, Perissa 10.30, Pyrgos 10:50, Imerovigli 10:15, Oia 10:00, Megalochori 10:45, Vlichada 10:40, Perivolos 10:35, Akrotiri 10:45
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Santorini Archaeological Bus Tour to Akrotiri Excavations, Red Beach, and Traditional Villages
by Kamari Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€98Overview
This about 6 to 7-hour bus tour begins with a visit to the Prophet Elias lookout point, where travelers spend around half an hour viewing the site and its surroundings. The tour continues to the Prophet Elias Monastery and the nearby village of Megalochori, a traditional settlement affected by a past earthquake. Visitors see the monastery and then explore Megalochori village. Next, the group visits the Akrotiri Archaeological Site for approximately 80 minutes. The site includes remains of a large settlement once home to about 200 families, preserved under volcanic ash. Entrance fees apply at this stop. Following the excavation, the tour stops at Red Beach, where guests have around 40 minutes of free time to view the colorful cliffs from above or optionally visit Akrotiri Bay for coffee or a meal, which is not included. The final stop is Perissa, known for its black sand beach. Visitors get about 90 minutes to swim, walk around, and try fresh fish at local taverns. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking escort, and pickup and drop-off from designated points. Children under 4 ride free but must sit on a parent's lap and do not get a reserved seat. The entrance fee to Akrotiri Excavations is not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Prophet Elias Lookout Point
Spend about 30 minutes at this scenic site with views over the surrounding area.
30 min
Megalochori - Traditional Village
Begin at the Prophet Elias Monastery with its view and visit the monastery. Continue to Megalochori village, a traditional settlement nearly deserted after a major earthquake. Then proceed to Akrotiri Excavations with a guide and an entrance fee of 12,00 E. Afterwards, walk approximately 10 minutes each way to Red Beach, where there is about 45 minutes of free time. Finally, stop at Perivolos Beach for free time to swim.
60 min
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Spend about 80 minutes touring the excavation with a guide. This large site was once home to approximately 200 families and is preserved under volcanic ash. Entrance fee applies.
80 min
Red Beach
Enjoy approximately 40 minutes of free time viewing the colorful cliffs from above. There is an option to visit nearby Akrotiri Bay for coffee or a meal, which is not included.
40 min
Perissa Black Sand Beach
Spend about 90 minutes at this black sand beach with time for swimming, exploring, and tasting freshly cooked fish at local taverns.
90 min
Meeting point
PICK UP TIME: 10:30 AM Bus Departure: Kamari 10:30, Monolithos 10:30, Messaria 10:35, Karterados 10.40, Fira 10:45, Perissa 10.30, Pyrgos 10:50, Imerovigli 10:15, Oia 10:00, Megalochori 10:45, Vlichada 10:40, Perivolos 10:35, Akrotiri 10:45
End point
PICK UP TIME: 10:30 AM Bus Departure: Kamari 10:30, Monolithos 10:30, Messaria 10:35, Karterados 10.40, Fira 10:45, Perissa 10.30, Pyrgos 10:50, Imerovigli 10:15, Oia 10:00, Megalochori 10:45, Vlichada 10:40, Perivolos 10:35, Akrotiri 10:45
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.