Akrotiri: Entry Ticket + Digital Hellenic Heritage Guide Discount Tickets

Overview

Some say that Akrotiri is the *real* Lost City of Atlantis. True or not, this prehistoric wonder is still one of the most spectacular and significant archaeological sites in the Aegean. Located on the beautiful island of Santorini (Thíra), Akrotiri was a prosperous Minoan port town, having ties to mainland Greece and places as distant as Egypt and Syria. Much like the ruins of Pompeii, this ancient town owes its destruction, and, ironically, its amazing preservation to an island-wide volcanic eruption that blanketed everything in superheated ash. Today, a bioclimatic roof covers the site, and walkways are suspended over the archaeological ruins, allowing visitors to move between the two and three-story structures. Still, though, it's probably best not to anger Poseidon when you visit... just in case!

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About This Place

Located on the Greek island of Santorini (Thera), Akrotiri is one of the most spectacular and important archeological sites in all of Greece, which is really saying something! Around 6,000 years old, these ancient ruins reveal some of the best-preserved remnants of Minoan civilization ever unearthed, with incredibly well-presevered examples of ceramics and ancient architecture. Akrotiri was evacuated before a massive volcanic eruption destroyed the city and blanketed everything in ash, much like the plight of Pompeii. Akrotiri's location, geological formation, and sudden violent demise have led many people to believe that it is actually the real city that the myth of the Lost City of Atlantis is based on. So, it's probably best not to anger Poseidon while you visit!

Inclusion

Entrance to Akrotiri

Tiqets Digital Hellenic Heritage Guide (download it from the confirmation email)

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable tickets

Accessibility & Ticket Info

Wheelchair accessible

Smartphone ticket accepted

Additional Info

The prices of the entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums determined by the Ministry of Culture are registered at http://hhticket.gr.

Important Information

* Entrance is permitted only at the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after * Travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be amended for any reason * Check Instructions before buying ticket

Before You Book

* This offer includes only the regular adult-price ticket and people of all ages can use it to enter, paying the full price * Free entrance every first Sunday from November to March

How to Use Your Ticket

* Scan your ticket at the entrance * From April 1st, 2025, EU citizens under 25 years old & NON-EU citizens under 18 receive free admission upon providing their ID at the ticket booth. However, there is no guarantee that the ticket office will have free tickets available for your preferred time slot * - People with disabilities receive free admission upon providing their Disability Certificate at the ticket booth

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