With this ticket to the Akrotiri archeological site, you'll travel to the period of the Minoan civilization and learn the secrets of a 3000-year-old city. You'll be both impressed and captivated!
Why Visit Akrotiri?
In the south of the island of Santorini, you'll find one of the most important prehistoric settlements in Europe and also one of the best-designed archeological sites. Akrotiri. This ancient city was inhabited before the volcanic eruption in Santorini around the year 1600 B.C.
Due to these events, Akrotiri is also known as the "Minoan Pompeii," as the city was discovered almost intact and covered by ash in 1866, although the archeological excavations didn't begin until 1967. Since then, the findings have been impressive, ranging from decorative elements and tools to buildings.
In fact, some buildings reached up to three floors with a design that gives you an idea of how the public spaces were divided in this ancient city. During your tour of Akrotiri, you'll also see some characteristic sanctuaries from the Minoan civilization and very elaborate frescoes. You'll surely be amazed!
Akrotiri Schedule
The Akrotiri archeological site is open on the following days:
- From April 1 to August 31: open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm. Final admission is at 7:30 pm
- September 1-15: open every day from 8 am to 7:30 pm. Final admission is at 7 pm
- September 16-30: open every day from 8 am to 7 pm. Final admission is at 6:30 pm
- October 1-15: open every day from 8 am to 6:30 pm. Final admission is at 6 pm
- October 16-31: open every day from 8 am to 6 pm. Final admission is at 5:30 pm
- From November 1 to March 31: open Monday and Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Final admission is at 3 pm
Skip-the-Line Ticket
This ticket is valid for all ages and allows you to skip the long lines at the ticket booth. Please note that the following people can access the archeological site for free by showing their accreditation documents at the ticket booth.
- Children and youths up to 25 years old from EU member states
- Children up to 5 years old from non-EU countries
- Adults over 25 enrolled in secondary education or professional training from EU member states and countries in the European Economic Area