Santorini Akrotiri Tickets with Digital Guide

Akrotiri, located on the island of Santorini, was a thriving port city connected to Crete, Egypt and Syria. Covered by the volcanic eruption of the volcano around 1600 BC, its layer of superheated ash protected it until its rediscovery in 1967. Today you can walk along walkways suspended over multi-storey structures and feel the pulse of a restored Minoan metropolis.

When you arrive at the site, your digital Hellenic Heritage guide will walk you through it step by step: activate the interactive maps to get your bearings, use the audio narrations to delve into the architecture of the dwellings, storerooms and public baths, and stop at showcases displaying painted pottery vessels and original frescoes.

Akrotiri 's conservation has been compared to Pompeii. A bioclimatic roof covers the site to protect you from the sun and rain, while walkways allow you to appreciate the urban layout in an exceptional archaeological setting. You will learn how families lived, where they stored their grain and how they organised their religious rituals.

Many believe that Akrotiri was the inspiration for Plato's Atlantis. While there is no direct evidence, the scale of the site and its advanced level of urbanism fuel this fascination. Your digital guide will show you comparisons with other Aegean settlements, highlighting the uniqueness of its drainage systems and defensive architecture.

Before you leave, highlight the areas you want to visit in the app and check out recommendations for museums and viewpoints on the island. Akrotiri is the ideal starting point for further exploration of Santorini by boat, bus or rental car.