the site is now protected inside a building. we took a guided tour and the guide was very knowledgeable. we went to Historical Museum in Fira the next day to see the frescoes, and other relics recovered from the site.
About Akrotiri Archaeological Site
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the site is now protected inside a building. we took a guided tour and the guide was very knowledgeable. we went to Historical Museum in Fira the next day to see the frescoes, and other relics recovered from the site.
Amazing place to visit - ancient town which was buried under ash, now excavated and open to the public. Like Pompeii in many ways, but not very well known! Great site, lots of really good information and a real hidden highlight of Santorini.
The site has a roof over it, which helps! It is very interesting and I would highly recommend a guide so you can learn a little bit more about the history and theories about the site. Our guide was so wonderful and spoke English very...More
It’s a remarkable place, a Bronze Age settlement buried in ash. In comparison with Pompeii and Herculaneum it’s a bit tame but the remains are nonetheless compelling and well preserved. It’s fairly expensive and there’s not a lot around the site.
An incredible excavation protected by an impressive stucture. Its boardwalk make it easy to visit the site.
It is a unfair of me to write a review, since I was unable to visit. So, the 4 stars is a "gimme". I write this as a warning to those who want to visit, go early. I arrived at 2:37 pm in the afternoon...More
We had the visit with a guide and it was very informative and the best way to understand what you see. The guide is 90 euros, but you can form groups of 9 people and pay 10 euros each. It was a highlight of our...More
Very educational video projection and ancient ruins, you should visit this important archeological place during your stay in Santorini!
Although not so famous, it is a site of great archeological significance. Easy to go through,with an impressive protective construction.
Akrotiri is an ancient site recently discovered and excavated. It was a city from 1700bc which was covered in dust by a volcanic eruption (a la Pompeii). You get to walk among the old houses and buildings and read about the finds and their significance....More