Thera Trip Overview
You have chosen a unique tour back in time.
Akrotiri was a settlement of the Cycladic Bronze Age on the volcanic island of Santorini. The settlement was destroyed during the eruption of Theros in the 16th century BC. and was buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the ruins of thin murals and many objects and works of art. Come and visit him up close.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Thera, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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You have chosen a unique tour back in time.
Akrotiri was a settlement of the Cycladic Bronze Age on the volcanic island of Santorini. The settlement was destroyed during the eruption of Theros in the 16th century BC. and was buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the ruins of thin murals and many objects and works of art. Come and visit him up close.
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Stop At: Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri 84700 Greece
Travel back in time and explore the history that has reshaped the island in its current form.
Along with an authorized guide, you will discover all aspects of the prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri where an important civilization flourished and was later destroyed by the massive volcanic eruption of 1612 BC.
Walk around the cobbled alleys and high-rise buildings that once housed Aegean Pompeii
The most important findings you will discover on this tour are:
A large building, at least two floors, with fourteen rooms on each floor. Some rooms were connected by many doors and were decorated with beautiful murals.
The West House is a relatively small but well-organized building. On the ground floor there are warehouses, workshops, kitchen and mill installation.
The women’s house. The large two-storey building got its name from the mural with the Ladies and the Papyrus, which decorated the interior.
Duration: 2 hours
