Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Oia, Fira and the Akrotiri Excavation
- Location:Santorini, Greece
- Duration:5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:5389PRTJTRPRSAN02
Spend your time in the port of Santorini discovering the wonders of the island. On this private shore excursion, you will visit the island's capital, Fira, and 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.
Highlights
- Private shore excursion around Santorini
- See the best of the island on this sightseeing tour
- Visit the dramatically situated towns of Oia and Fira
- Friendly guide will provide information about the sights
- Covered by Viator's worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
While you are in port in Santorini, see the beauty of the island on this private shore excursion. Hop in a small local boat and make your way to the Athenios harbor, where you’ll jump in a private luxury car with your local guide and proceed to the archeological site of Akrotiri (temporarily closed). Often compared to Pompeii, Akrotiri is a site from an earlier age and preserves amazing ruins that date back to the 2nd millennium BC. Walk through the passageway in the excavated area, and marvel at the beautiful pottery, the two- and three-story houses (once decorated with wonderful wall-paintings) and the staircases.
Continue through the beautiful Santorini countryside to the village of Oia. Built on the northern part of the caldera rim, Oia is a place where many artists have found their inspiration. Enjoy the stunning views of the caldera, where many dwellings are built into niches of the volcanic rock. You’ll also have panoramic views of the rest of Santorini and the Aegean Sea.
Fira, your next stop, is the attractive capital of Santorini, perched on the caldera rim where the land slopes gently in one direction and falls steeply into the sea in the other. In Fira, you can either explore the town and its little shops at your leisure or take the cable car to Santorini port, where your cruise ship waits.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Santorini port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Schedule Details
Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Oia, Fira and the Akrotiri Excavation
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Departure Time:
Tour start time will be adjusted to your ship's arrival. You must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration:5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Return details:Santorini port
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Additional Information
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees (approx. 3 euros)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- 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
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Akrotiri excavations will be closed until further notice due to restoration works
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