Akrotiri Excavations

Discover the Aegean Sea’s Pompeii according to the archaeologists; the prehistoric town built in 2000 B.C. that was buried under lava after a massive volcanic eruption in 1612-1613 BC.  It is one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. The first habitation at the site dates from the Late Neolithic times (at least the 4th millenium B.C.). During the Early Bronze Age (3rd millenium B.C.), a sizeable settlement was founded and in the Middle and early Late Bronze Age (ca. 20th-17th centuries B.C.) it was extended and gradually developed into one of the main urban centres and ports of the Aegean. The large extent of the settlement (ca. 20 hectares), the elaborate drainage system, the sophisticated multi-storeyed buildings with the magnificent wall-paintings, furniture and vessels, show its great development and prosperity. The various imported objects found in the buildings indicate the wide network of its external relations. Akrotiri was in contact with Crete but also communicated with the Greek Mainland, the Dodecanese, Cyprus, Syria and Egypt. The town's life came to an abrupt end in the last quarter of the 17th century B.C. when the inhabitants were obliged to abandon it as a result of severe earthquakes. The erruption followed. The volcanic materials covered the entire island and the town itself. These materials, however, have protected up to date the buildings and their contents.

Akrotiri Excavations
Santorini Through History & Wine Tasting
The Complete Santorini Experience

NOTOS DAY TOUR

Notos Day Tour is an all-day Santorini experience that you can’t miss! Joining this tour you will discover the most important spots in Santorini.

Notos Day Tour is an all-day pure Santorini experience that you can’t miss!

NOTOS DAY TOUR PRIVATE BASIS

  • Discover Akrotiri's ancient village, the most important archaeological site of Santorini.
  • Walk by the streets of Megalochori, a traditional village at the interior of the island.
  • Enjoy the beauty of the black beach at Perissa-Perivolos while having lunch nearby the sea waves.
  • Discover the wine heritage of the island as we will visit the Wine Museum of Koutsoyannopoulos Winery.
  • Take photos of the amazing Caldera landscapes at the most famous village of Santorini, the village of Oia, while walking by the alleys of the village and later on watching the most beautiful sunset of Greece.
  • Embark on a tour that will take you only to the best of Santorini!
Akrotiri Excavations
Meet the History
Ideal for History Enthusiasts

AKROTIRI EXCAVATIONS GUIDED TOUR

The Akrotiri Excavation Guided Tour of Notos Travel Santorini will take you on a journey back to the island’s most significant time in history.