Akrotiri Excavations (Atlantis)

Itinerary
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Stop At: Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri 84700 Greece

Admire the excavation site of an extraordinary prehistoric civilization. If ever the mythical Atlantis existed, this is very probably the place. Walk in the prehistoric city’s streets surrounded by buildings of at least three floors, houses decorated with magnificent frescoes, with bathrooms and even sitting toilet. Remark the extensive network of water distribution, hot and cold, and the network of evacuation of used waters. Imagine the moment when the terrified inhabitants abandoned their petrified wooden beds still in place and evacuated the city after the volcano manifested its anger.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museum of Prehistoric Thira, Mitropoleos, Fira 847 00 Greece

Complete the tour by visiting the museum of prehistoric Thira where are kept some of the most magnificent frescoes and other objects found during excavation.

Duration: 1 hour