AKROTIRI, RED BEACH & PYRGOS

• Our first stop is at the archaeological site of Akrotiri, destroyed in the Theran eruption sometime in the 17thcentury BC and buried in volcanic ash which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks
• One of the most significant prehistoric settlements of the Aegean Sea, archaeologists have been continually excavating since the 1960s – we have time to look around the ruins and explore the museum
• Next we stop at the unique Red Beach to explore the waters, the sands and the volcanic cliffs
• Moving on, we visit at the monastery of Prophet Elias, built in 1711, at the summit of a mountain that stands about 600 meters above sea level. Bring your cameras for superb views of the island and the caldera
• Our last stop is Pyrgos, a traditional village with the white-washed houses and narrow paths built like a labyrinth around the old castle
• The village is surrounded by vineyards that make the renowned white Assyrtitiko wines and we make time to have a tutored tasting of three wines before taking you back to your hotel

Duration:

5 Hours

• • Pick up time from hotel: Upon request of client’s wish