Cultural Tour of Akrotiri and Fira: Exploring Atlantis Myths

4 Hours • Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 2+Guided • Operated by iGoHellas
Akrotiri Admission Included Lost Atlantis Experience - Interactive Museum Admission Included Museum of Prehistoric Thera Admission Included
Cultural Tour of Akrotiri and Fira: Exploring Atlantis MythsCultural Tour of Akrotiri and Fira: Exploring Atlantis MythsCultural Tour of Akrotiri and Fira: Exploring Atlantis Myths
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Why we love it?

This four-hour tour offers an in-depth exploration of Akrotiri, a remarkably preserved Bronze Age settlement on Santorini, with admission included to the archaeological site. Your official licensed guide will lead you through the ancient streets, highlighting the sophisticated infrastructure and unique frescoes that reveal how the inhabitants lived over 4,000 years ago before the volcanic eruption buried the city. The experience continues at the Museum of Prehistoric Thera in Fira, where you can see artifacts uncovered from the excavations. Finally, the tour includes entry to the Lost Atlantis Experience - Interactive Museum, where innovative technologies and augmented reality bring to life the connections between the island’s volcanic history and Plato’s legend of Atlantis. Private, air-conditioned transportation and bottled water are provided, making this a convenient option for travelers interested in archaeology, ancient history, and immersive museum experiences on Santorini.

Inclusions

  • Official Licensed English Speaking Guide
  • Tickets to Akrotiri Excavations, Prehistoric Museum of Fira & the Lost Atlantis 9D Experience Museum
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Lunch (optional)
  • Personal Expenses (optional)
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Akrotiri

We will guide you to Akrotiri, a settlement on Santorini that was covered in ash about 1500 BC. Follow your official licensed guide through the city to discover how it was organized during your trip. Learn about the sad circumstances that buried the city following a volcanic explosion and how this led to its preservation.

As you go past private homes and public buildings, look for traces of a sophisticated infrastructure to learn about how people lived 4,000 years ago and optionally the unique finding retracted from Akrotiri excavations at the Prehistoric Museum in Fira.

Lost Atlantis Experience - Interactive Museum

An unforgettable experience is awaiting at the Lost Atlantis 9D Experience Museum. Through interactive films, explore all the evidence that links Plato's lost Atlantis tale to the island's volcano eruption. Explore the world's largest Atlantis diorama and experience its daily life through virtual time windows using augmented reality. Through an interactive fresco, follow Plato's voyage that inspired him to write about the perfect city.

Please Note

  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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