Santorini Traditional Villages and Akrotiri Excavations
Overview
This tour offers an immersive journey through Santorini’s most charming traditional villages, paired with an exploration of the ancient Akrotiri Excavations. Ideal for those seeking a blend of culture, history, and archaeological discovery, this itinerary captures the essence of the island in just a few hours.
What's Included
- Bottled Mineral Water
- Live commentary and information
- Hotel or cruise port pickup (meeting point for cruise travelers is at the top of the cable car)
- Private Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- English Private driver - guide
- Lunch or Refreshments
- Cable car tickets for cruise passengers (€ 6 per person / each way)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We pick-up guests from all hotels and Airbnbs in Santorini. If hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location withing short walking distance. Cruise ship travelers: Meeting point is the top of the cable car. Your driver - guide will hold a name board with travelers name on. Airport travelers: Pick-up and drop-off is possible from Santorini National Airport at no extra cost.
What To Expect
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Pyrgos Kallistis
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Megalochori - Traditional Village
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Emporio
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-255351P24
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Bottled Mineral Water.
- Live commentary and information.
- Hotel or cruise port pickup (meeting point for cruise travelers is at the top of the cable car).
- Private Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle.
- English Private driver - guide.
- Lunch or Refreshments.
- Cable car tickets for cruise passengers (€ 6 per person / each way).
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Santorini Traditional Villages and Akrotiri Excavations is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Santorini Traditional Villages and Akrotiri Excavations 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 Mineral Water
- Live commentary and information
- Hotel or cruise port pickup (meeting point for cruise travelers is at the top of the cable car)
- Private Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- English Private driver - guide
- Lunch or Refreshments
- Cable car tickets for cruise passengers (€ 6 per person / each way)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
