Akrotiri Lighthouse

Akrotiri Lighthouse: Our most recommended tours and activities

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  1. Santorini: Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Open Bar

  After departing from the pier (Vlychada port), you will sail toward your first stop of the day, the famous Red Beach. The mesmerizing Red beach, with its unique colours and wild cliff formations is truly a sight to behold. Whilst here, combine sightseeing with swimming, snorkelling, or simply lay around on the beach.  On your tour, you will also pass by the stunning White Beach, the bright and wild beach covered in limestone. Close by, you'll be offered stunning views of the Venetian Lighthouse of Akrotiri, a landmark that offers plenty of spectacular photo opportunities for everyone.   You next stop is at the Santorini Volcano, a volcanic hot spring that has water containing healing properties and full of astonishing caves and volcanic beaches. Stop at Mesa Pigadia beach, often considered Santorini's best kept secret. Enjoy a spot of swimming before feasting on a delicious lunch or di...

  Un excellent moment durant notre séjour sur Santorin. Catamaran propre, équipage adorable et enthousiaste, un bon repas en pleine mer !

  Reviewed by Romain, 17/09/2021
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  2. Santorini: Private Group Sightseeing Tour

  After being collected from your accommodation you will make your way to the archaeological museum and ancient excavations in Akrotiri. There you will learn about life before and after the Santorini volcano eruption on the island of Thira. Following that you will experience the popular Red Beach, where you'll have enough time for swimming and relaxing, and can enjoy the mesmerizing view of the divine landscape. A few meters below there is the different landscape of Black Beach, where you can swim some more and take photos. Pyrgos is your next stop. Its paved and narrow pathways hidden between many old traditional stone houses give you the sense that you are walking in an ancient town labyrinth. This village is located at the highest point of the island and just a few meters below the Monastery of Prophet Elias, which has been standing since 1711. Next, experience wine tasting in an area...

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  3. From Santorini: Cruise with Thirasia Walking Tour and Lunch

  Enjoy the best of Santorini and the surrounding volcanic islands on a 9-hour sailing tour aboard a luxury catamaran. Stop at 6 highlights along the way and explore Santorini's sister island on a 2-hour walking tour of Thirasia. You won't just see the best of Greece, you'll also taste local specialties prepared by a private chef.   The day begins with hotel pickup in Santorini. Board the catamaran and set off, making stops at White beach, Indian rock, Black Beach, Red Beach, Akrotiri Lighthouse and the Hot Springs. Discover amazingly secluded beaches that can only be accessed by boat and admire the surrounding limestone cliffs and clear waters.  Experience the untouched beauty of Thirasia that has been seen by very few foreign eyes and witness how the locals lived before their villages turned into ghost towns after the 1955 volcanic eruption. Take pictures of colorful, wild-west-style c...