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Santorini Bus Tour: Exploring Traditional Villages, Monasteries, Beaches, and Akrotiri Excavations
4.4
145 Ratings
Kamari
Monastery of Prophet Elias - Megalochori Village - Akrotiri Digs - Red and Perivolos Beach
This excursion takes you to scenic villages of Santorini, captivating monasteries, beautiful beaches, and the renowned Akrotiri archaeological site. Enjoy stunning landscapes and delve into the island’s past.
Monastery of Prophet Elias - Megalochori Village - Akrotiri Digs - Red and Perivolos Beach
This excursion takes you to scenic villages of Santorini, captivating monasteries, beautiful beaches, and the renowned Akrotiri archaeological site. Enjoy stunning landscapes and delve into the island’s past.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Megalochori - Traditional Village - Prophet Elias Monastery – Megalochori village – Akrotiri Excavations (with Guide, entrance fee €12.00) – Red Beach (approximately 45 minutes of free time, 10-minute walk each way) - Perivolos Beach (free time for swimming)
Begin with the stunning view at the Prophet Elias Monastery and explore the charming…
- Megalochori - Traditional Village - Prophet Elias Monastery – Megalochori village – Akrotiri Excavations (with Guide, entrance fee €12.00) – Red Beach (approximately 45 minutes of free time, 10-minute walk each way) - Perivolos Beach (free time for swimming)
Begin with the stunning view at the Prophet Elias Monastery and explore the charming monastery. Next, visit Megalochori village, a delightful traditional settlement, nearly deserted after the major earthquake.
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site - Explore the Akrotiri excavations, one of the most important archaeological sites, featuring a large structure that once housed 200 families, preserved under volcanic ash.
- Red Beach - Enjoy free time at Red Beach for swimming or admire the colorful mountain formations. Alternatively, visit Akrotiri Bay for coffee or lunch with traditional Greek mezedes and ouzo (not included).
- Perivolos Beach - Next is Perivolos, with its black sandy beach. Enjoy ample time for swimming, exploring the area, and savoring freshly cooked fish at local taverns.
- Ιερά Μόνη Προφήτου Ηλία Θήρας - Visit the picturesque monastery of Prophet Elias in Pyrgos Village.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Complimentary pickup & drop-off service
- Free for children under 4 years old
- Air-conditioned transport
- English-speaking guide
- Complimentary pickup & drop-off service
- Free for children under 4 years old
- Air-conditioned transport
What's Not Included
- Excavation site entrance 20.00€
- Children under 4 years old will not reserve a seat on the bus. They will sit on parents’ lap.
- Excavation Fee, Akrotiri Archaeological Site
- Excavation site entrance 20.00€
- Children under 4 years old will not reserve a seat on the bus. They will sit on parents’ lap.
- Excavation Fee, Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Additional Information
- COVID-19 Special information:
- Travelers must book this activity online and present mobile vouchers
- Antiseptics will be available on the bus
- Travelers must wear protective masks. Please bring your own masks. Driver and guides will wear masks too
- All customer touch-points are frequently cleaned
- To reduce crowds, the number of passengers is…
- COVID-19 Special information:
- Travelers must book this activity online and present mobile vouchers
- Antiseptics will be available on the bus
- Travelers must wear protective masks. Please bring your own masks. Driver and guides will wear masks too
- All customer touch-points are frequently cleaned
- To reduce crowds, the number of passengers is limited. There will be sufficient space between each passenger during transportation
- Social distancing is maintained in vehicles and during the tour (at least 1,5 meters outdoors and 2 meters indoors)
Location
Kamari Tours
PICK UP TIME: 10:30 AM
Bus Departure: Kamari 10:30, Monolithos 10:30, Messaria 10:35, Karterados 10.40, Fira 10:45, Perissa 10.30, Pyrgos 10:50, Imerovigli 10:15, Oia 10:00, Megalochori 10:45, Vlichada 10:40, Perivolos 10:35, Akrotiri 10:45
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(145 Ratings)
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Jamiesx5917ma
Jul 26, 2025
Best time - Tonya was amazing, so informative. Loved every minute. You must do this tour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Highly recommend
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Daniel_h
Jul 17, 2025
Book today - This tour was amazing. Akrotiri was more impressive to me than Pompeii on some levels and I would recommend to anyone. I think what made the whole tour more special was tania our guide. She was informative and fun and I have been on lots of tours around the world and she was the best guide I’ve had. Thank you for an amazing day
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Sandra_o
Jul 14, 2025
Great day out - Had a lovely day on this trip. Our guide Tanya was so nice and she had so much information about everything. We got to see so much of the island too. The archaeology site was very interesting. Had a great day.
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Sekinat_o
Jul 13, 2025
Beautiful historical day out - This is a good, fun way to learn some history. Started with time out at a monastery, visit to old village of Megalochoria, the Red beach and the black beach of Perissa.
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Yandira_c
Jun 30, 2025
Perfect way to see the villages - The tour has a great pace. Tania was funny, enthusiastic, welcoming and warm. The driver Dimitris was amazing traveling thru those narrow roads. We were given enough time at each spot, akrotiri blew my mind ( the tour guide was very knowledgeable) , Megalochori stole our hearts.The tour ends with a stop at Perissa which was refreshing although that area of Perissa ( north) isnt the best.
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Grahammcinnes
Jun 20, 2025
A trip not to be missed - Tania never stopped talking and was full of information. At Akortori we had a specialist guide. If you are interested in history/culture this is a trip not to be missed
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Kenfw6398ra
Jun 8, 2025
Special day with gorgeous weather - Great way to experience several places in a day. Especially enjoyedthe Akrotiri Excavation site. Had 5 other stops along the way. Our guide, Tanya, was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all Greek places.
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Lr_b
May 26, 2025
Very informative - Very good informative trip around the south part of the island
The professional archiologist for the our of the site was excellent
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Martine_b
May 19, 2025
Interesting visit - Nice day to visit Santorini. The Tanya guide is dynamic and gives many explanations. The visit of Akrotiri is worth a visit. We would have liked to have had a little more free time though.
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Rose_h
Jul 14, 2025
A long trek to the Red beach - The excavations visit was interesting. It was a long trek up a rocky path to view the red beach for a photo. Not good for the elderly or anyone unsteady on their feet.
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