Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Oia, Fira and the Akrotiri Excavation
On this private shore excursion from the Santorini Old port, you will discover the wonders of the island. After a short ride with the cable car, you will visit the island's capital, Fira, and then the dramatic town of Oia, home to dwellings nestled in volcanic rock. At the Akrotiri excavation site, you will see the remains of one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean region. Your private tour guide will entertain you during your tour with interesting details and stories about Santorini. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy another short drive with the cable car, down to the old port of Santorini to return to your cruise ship with your ship’s tenders.
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Pickup included
What's included in Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Oia, Fira and the Akrotiri Excavation
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Castle of St Nicholas
One of the best panoramic views of Santorini is that from the Byzantine Castle Ruins, the remains of a 15th-century castle between Oia and Ormos Ammoudia. The location is considered one of the most photographed images with picturesque whitewashed buildings, a windmill, and the sea beneath spectacular cliffs.
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Akrotiri is a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini . The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption sometime in the 16th century BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The settlement has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis. In any case the Atlantis speculation is only one of many. Akrotiri has been excavated since 1967.
Oia's Main Street
Oia village is built on the northern part of the caldera rim, it is here where many artists have been inspired due to its magnificent location, as you will see for yourself, with its most superb views of the caldera, the rest of the island itself and Aegean Sea. A guided tour combined with free time will be offered.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site
- Cable Car tickets round-trip
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Akrotiri Excavation is closed on Mondays. Alternatively you will enjoy in Oia
- Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time
- Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
You must contact the local service provider at least 48hrs before tour to be informed on the exact pickup time (meeting point will be provided on your confirmation voucher)
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• If your Cruise details have changed from the original details advised please contact Achtypis Tours either: • Email: [email protected] • Locally on 26 210 26 301 • Internationally on +30 26 210 26 301 • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time within 3 days of booking if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made: • Email: [email protected] • Locally on 26 210 26 301 • Internationally on +30 26 210 26 301 if you do not contact the local supplier in due time before your activity to arrange a departure time, your guide and transportation will be waiting at specified meeting point half an hour after the indicated by you (in the booking form) disembarkation time. In this case guide/vehicle in service will be standing-by at meeting point, no longer than 1 hr 15min after your disembarkation time (after this time frame client will be considered as "non show" and staff will leave). Opening hours are: 09:00 - 14:00 Monday to Friday This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.