Santorini History & Archeology Tour
Overview
Are you attracted by history? Interested in the past? Ready to be lost in time?
This tour will get you back thousands of years ago to the first groups of people that ever lived on the island of Santorini. You will have the opportunity to visit the 3 most important archeological sites of the island, understand the history and importance of Santorini as a place and introduce yourselves to ancient Greek history.
What's Included
- Bottled water Water/Refreshments: mineral water 500ml, orange juice, Coca-Cola or other refreshment during the trip.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees in all archeological sites and museums.
- Private guided tour by a licensed tour guide in Akrotiri excavations (duration: 1,5 hours min).
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up/drop off all travelers from/to their hotels or any other point upon request.
What To Expect
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Ancient Thera
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Museum of Prehistoric Thira
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-160785P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water. Water/Refreshments: mineral water 500ml, orange juice, Coca-Cola or other refreshment during the trip.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance fees in all archeological sites and museums.
- Private guided tour by a licensed tour guide in Akrotiri excavations (duration: 1,5 hours min).
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Santorini History & Archeology Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Santorini History & Archeology Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterWater/Refreshments: mineral water 500ml, orange juice, Coca-Cola or other refreshment during the trip.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees in all archeological sites and museums.
- Private guided tour by a licensed tour guide in Akrotiri excavations (duration: 1,5 hours min).
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
