Santorini Acient Akrotiri and Wine museum
4-hour small-group tour of Akrotiri and wine museum with a professional guide
Explore the excavations of Akrotiri, a Minoan city that lay buried for centuries after a volcanic eruption
Hear of Akrotiri's links to Plato's Atlantis, an ancient city that was said to have disappeared after the Greek gods were angered
Visit Wine Museum , being 8 metres below ground. It is shaped like a labyrinth and stretches for 300 metres, presenting the history of wine and the daily life of the Santorini’s vine dresser since 1660. Visitors are toured around the facilities while seeing depictions of wine’s history. In the end, visitors have a chance to try four of the best wines of the modern winery, in a specially designed tasting space.
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Santorini Acient Akrotiri and Wine museum
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Take your first stop at the exciting archaeological site of Akrotiri, an ancient settlement of the Minoan Bronze Age that was destroyed and buried by a great volcanic eruption about 3,600 years ago. Walk to the semi-crushed multi-storey buildings with your archaeological guide and see frescoes, ceramics and other relics as you will hear how life would have been years ago. Of particular interest is the intelligent drainage system that testifies to the complexity of the engineers of the time. Many speculate that this dated site hosts the ruins of Atlantis, a mythical city described by the Greek philosopher Plato. The long history of Santorini's winery is demonstrated in some of the remains of Akrotiri, providing the perfect slogan for the next round of visits, first making a stop on the
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Prophet Elias Mount Α visit to the monastery of Prophet Elias, up on the hilltop, is a must. There, visitors can marvel at the panoramic views of the island..
Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos
It is the sole underground Wine Museum in Greece, being 8 metres below ground. It is shaped like a labyrinth and stretches for 300 metres, presenting the history of wine and the daily life of the Santorini’s vine dresser since 1660. Visitors are toured around the facilities while seeing depictions of wine’s history. In the end, visitors have a chance to try four of the best wines of the modern winery, in a specially designed tasting space.
Inclusions
- Professional archaeologist at Akrotiri
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- wine tastings
- entrance for wine museum
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- entrance fees akrotiri 20 euro per person
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Your Santorini hotel / apartment / AirBnB/ airport / port athinios / cable car
Meeting / End Points
- the palce is the old Hospital of Thira .There will be a sign with the name Pigai Travel
