Akrotiri is a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thira). The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption about 1627 BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine Frescoes and many objects and artworks. A series of earthquakes forced the abandonment of the town, and a good thing too: Thira erupted shortly afterward, covering the city in ash and splitting the island in two.
The settlement has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato’s story of Atlantis. The site has been excavated since 1967.

A fee of 5 euro is payable by everyone at the entrance at time of arrival, (tickets cannot be pre purchased) exceptions are students in the EU with student cards are allowed entrance for free.
Opening times are between 8am and 8pm.
For a reduced fee of 125 euro (instead of the usual 200 euro plus) you can have a specialized tour guide who will explain everything, show you in detail and will take over an hour to show you the most amazing prehistoric archeological site ever. There are limited signs and without a guide you really miss an incredible amount.
Tour Guides are a must and are available for this price by pre purchase only and can tour guide up to 20 persons –
Extra tour guides available for larger groups at the same cost and bookable here also.