Santorini acient Akrotiri and Wine Museum tour

Highlights

• Explore the excavations of Akrotiri
• Hear of Akrotiri's links to Plato's Atlantis
• Visit the famous Wine Museum 8 meters below ground
• Learn about the history of the Santorini’s vine dressers since 1660
• Taste 4 of the best wines of the modern winery

All about the trip

Enjoy a 5-hour private tour of Akrotiri and Wine Museum with a professional guide. Explore the excavations of Akrotiri, a Minoan city that lay buried for centuries after a volcanic eruption. Hear of Akrotiri's links to Plato's Atlantis, an ancient city that was said to have disappeared after the Greek gods were angered. Visit Wine Museum, being 8 metres below ground. It is shaped like a labyrinth and stretches for 300 metres, presenting the history of wine and the daily life of the Santorini’s vine dressers since 1660. Visitors are toured around the facilities while seeing depictions of wine’s history. In the end, visitors have a chance to try four of the best wines of the modern winery, in a specially designed tasting space.

What is included in the price

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Professional archaeologist at Akrotiri
• Entrance fees Akrotiri and Wine Museum
• Wine tasting
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• All fees and taxes
• Bottled water
• Admission to Santorini Volcano

What is not included in the price

• Gratuities
• Meals

Instructions

What you can expect during your visit to keep you safe during covid-19

Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Face masks required for guides in public areas

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Social distancing enforced throughout the experience

Gear and equipment sanitized between uses

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Guides required to regularly wash hands

Regular temperature checks for staff

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

This activity is organised by Pigaia Travel, +30 6934856685, info@pigaiatravel.com.