Discover Akrotiri and Oia
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Hassle-free
Cancellation
6 hours (approx.)
Private Tour
Overview
Your tour starts from the cable car of Fira, with a bus pick up after 5 minutes walking - the traditional alleys are not accessible by car.
First stop is a visit to the archaeological excavations of Akrotiri. Here you will meet with your representative. You will be able to discover the current excavation of this historical gem, and have a guided tour of the area for approximately 60-90 minutes.
After your guided tour of Akrotiri, you will leave your guide and head to Oia with your English speaking escort. Here you will enjoy free time of around 1 hour for walking around and shopping. Oia enjoys a hilltop location which offers breath taking views across the Gulf of Santorini. You can enjoy the surroundings, do a little souvenir shopping and have lunch if you wish. Your professional escort will be on hand to recommend the best taverns and restaurants to dine.
Then, you will return to Fira where your escort leads your group back to the cable car. If there is enough time until the departure of your cruise ship, suggestions will be given on how your group can spend their free time in Fira before they take the cable car to the Old Port.
You can take the Cable car back down to your tender boat at your leisure. The cable cars are busy, it's recommended you allow plenty of time to queue and take your tender boat back to your ship.
What's Included
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Air conditioned vehicle
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Professional Akrotiri guide
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English speaking escort
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Akrotiri entrance tickets
Considerations
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Food and beverages.
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Cable car costs which is approximately 10 euros per person per way which is payable locally
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This port of call is a tender port. You may need to reserve a ticket onboard your ship to go ashore - check with your cruise line. Please allow enough time to take the tender boat ashore on the day of the tour, to arrive on time for your tour departure.
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Cruise guests to allow extra time to take your ships tender boat ashore and take the cable car to your meeting point.
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Please arrive at your meeting point 15 minutes before the start time for an on-time departure.
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Bring cash/local currency for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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If you are spending extra time in the town of Fira after the tour, it will be your responsibility to get to your tender on time, the cable cars can get very busy and there could potentially be a long queue especially if there is more than one cruise ship docking
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The cost of the cable car is also not included in the price of this tour. Tickets are about 10 euro per guest, each way (this is an approximate cost only and is subject to change).
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Guests have to be punctual as the tour must depart on schedule for entrance to excavation site.
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes and suitable footwear.
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Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat and water bottle and a print out of your tour voucher.
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It is recommended to drink plenty of water - it can get unseasonably hot.
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
See Special Instructions
Specific pick up instructions will appear on your voucher after you purchase your tour.
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