Santorini Shore Excursion: Prehistoric Museum & Excavation in Akrotiri

Join this shore excursion where prehistoric and ancient Greek history meet. All these elements with a great backround: the natural beauty of Santorini.

You will be disembark by tender-boats provided from the cruise ship at the old Port of Fira where you will take the cable car to Fira town to join the waiting motor coach. Driving through picturesque villages, you will reach the southern end of the island and the archaeological site of Akrotiri.  In about 1500 BC, a volcanic eruption destroyed all life on the island and much of the island collapsed beneath the waves. The remains of Akrotiri remained undiscovered until the excavations, led by Professor Spyros Marintos, began in 1967.  What he uncovered was evidence of an amazing city with houses, streets, squares and workshops, all of which had been covered under a thick blanket of pumice for almost 3,500 years. You will be able to walk around this ancient city among well-preserved buildings, giving you insight into the ancient civilization of Santorini.  

Continue to Fira town where the new Archaeological Museum is located.  In this remarkable museum, you will see artifacts which were excavated from the site of Akrotiri, including the recent discovery of a golden Ibix. Enjoy some free time in town before enjoying a short cable car ride down to the pier.