Akrotiri Ruins & Oia Village Visit

From $150

Step back millennia by exploring the ruins of Akrotiri and into the stunning village of Oia.

3000+ years of history will come alive when you explore the ruins of Akrotiri, a Minoan port city often called "Greek Pompeii, preserved in volcanic ash after an earthquake took place sometime between the 15th-14th century BCE. Then it’s off to Oia, which many say is the most beautiful town in all of Greece. Snap dozens of blue-domed pics, walk the narrow streets, sit in a cliffside cafe just for the endless views — it’s up to you to do whatever you want, or as little as possible.

Energy Level

Duration

6 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

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Shore Thing Highlights

Go back through time to the ruins of Akrotiri—an essential Aegean port city—that connected Greece to Egypt and Syria
Akrotiri is nicknamed "the Greek Pompeii." Visitors can view frescoes and objects preserved by volcanic ash that covered the city after an earthquake
Visit Oia, the spectacular Bronze Age village considered to be the most beautiful in all of Greece
See the stunning whitewashed buildings and iconic blue domes Santorini has become famous for

Need to know

Approximate drive times: 30-minutes to Akrotiri, 45-minutes to Oia Village, and 30-minute to Fira town
Approximately 2 hours of free time in Oia
Lunch is not included — take advantage of the free time to taste the local cuisine
Sailors booked on Shore Things through Virgin Voyages do not need to book a tender ride
Tender rides can add up to 30-minutes each way to the duration of a Shore Thing — please plan accordingly
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Akrotiri Ruins & Oia Village Visit

Step back millennia by exploring the ruins of Akrotiri and into the stunning village of Oia.

Shore Thing Highlights

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Experience shores the Virgin way

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