Ancient Thira Tours

Ancient Thira
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Photo by Drew Meyers
Photo by Drew Meyers
Discover the treasures that were unearthed at Ancient Thira. Roam around and get an insight into the past at this fascinating archaeological area.

To explore this archaeological dig site, make tracks to Santorini. You'll find lots of other interesting attractions in this area, like Red Beach, Museum of Prehistoric Thira, and Archaeological Museum of Thera.

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Makris Beach Hotel

Makris Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
per person
Jun 24 - Jun 27
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Thira (JTR)
9/10 Wonderful! (196 reviews)
Maria and her family and friends came together to assist us with a memorable and restful holiday. The Hotel room was clean, spacious and had balconies for drinks and breakfast. There were so many great places to eat and drink in Kamari and we were able to get transport all over the island to see or do whatever took our fancy from the activities on offer on Santorini. The trip on the catermeran to see the sunset and wine tasting at Santo Wines were 2 of the highlights. We went out of season so it was quiet and not too crowded. We did have to check with the activity providers, though, because some things were not quite open yet in April. We went for 4 nights and stayed for 6 nights. Hoping to go back!

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Suites of the Gods Cave Spa

Suites of the Gods Cave Spa

5 out of 5
per person
Jul 1 - Jul 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Thira (JTR)
8.4/10 Very Good! (226 reviews)
This was a beautiful property high up on the mountainside. It was just as the pictures showed. The staff were wonderful on the property. For breakfast every morning we really enjoyed talking with the waiter, he was great and the food and drinks were very good. The transportation is a challenge on this island but with the help of the front desk we were able to rent a car and it was fun driving around the island, visiting all the places we wanted. In town we walked a lot. It was great The only downside was the big pool was emptied due to the recent earthquakes and so we couldn’t enjoy the beauty of the infinity pool, but that was a natural disaster not the fault of the hotel itself. We would definitely stay here again, hopefully with the pool next time!

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2025

Phōs The Boutique Luxury Hotel & Villas

Phōs The Boutique Luxury Hotel & Villas

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Jul 22 - Jul 27
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Thira (JTR)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
This hotel is a great choice for anyone that wants to relax in a luxurious space. All of their staff are very friendly and professional especially Margarita who gave us a lovely welcome on arrival to the property. Their food is also very delicious and freshly prepared. Another beautiful experience we had here was the sunset, its gorgeous. We will definitely come back here when next we visit Santorini. Love

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024

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Tours & day trips

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Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset

Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset

Activity duration is 9 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 55 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $55 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Best of Santorini Customized Private Tour

Best of Santorini Customized Private Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $91 per adult*
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Weddings & honeymoons

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Santorini: Private Couple Photoshoot with 35 Edited Photos

Santorini: Private Couple Photoshoot with 35 Edited Photos

Activity duration is 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $91 per adult
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Water activities

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Santorini Platinum Catamaran Cruise with Meal, BBQ and Open Bar

Santorini Platinum Catamaran Cruise with Meal, BBQ and Open Bar

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 28 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $149 and current price is $133 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Flying Dress Photoshoot Santorini

Flying Dress Photoshoot Santorini

Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Price is $285 per adult
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Reviews of Ancient Thira

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
334
5 - Excellent 66%
4 - Good
142
4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
25
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Leon

A rent a car I would recommend. The island is easy to navigate and is only 45minutes from end to end. Having the freedom to drive, enables you to travel and see everything at your leisure

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If you have knee problems, make sure you bring a knee brace, its so many steps and no handrails anywhere. But its totally worth it!

5/5 - Excellent

Hermon

Wear comfortable shoes, The stairs are no joke!

4/5 - Good

ChefBoy

They charge 12 Euro per person, but we all thought this ended up being worth it. It's an entire village that has been excavated and covered under a large warehouse sort of structure. The origins of the village date back 5,000 years!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Best place for nearby attractions , convenient for near by cable cars, shopping and sunset view

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very crowded once the cruise ships come in. Best to go earlier in the morning.

Popular places to visit

Kamari Santorini: Kamari is a famous beach resort of Santorini situated 10 km southeast of Fira, the island's capital. Quite similar to the landscape of Perissa, the beach is covered by black sand while on the left side of the beach is an enormous rock called Mesa Vouno that rises from the sea. The area is extremely attractive, especially at night when the rock shines in the dark.

Kamari Beach

4.5/5(340 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Kamari Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santorini. Wander the seaside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Kamari Beach
#BVSBlue This is the road that takes you up to Mount Elias. It is named after the prophet Elias and leads you to a monastery on the tip of the mountain. The blue background is the Aegean Sea and the Sky.

Prophet Elias Monastery

You can learn about the history of Santorini with a stop at Prophet Elias Monastery. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

Prophet Elias Monastery
Santorini showing general coastal views

Perissa Beach

4.5/5(281 reviews)

Prepare for lazy days soaking up the sun and heart-pumping adventures on the water at this volcanic beach on Santorini’s southeast coast.

Perissa Beach
Amazing open air cinema showing American films, serving local beer, hot dogs and sweets. Highly recommend. Gates open at 2030, show starts at 2130.

Open Air Cinema Kamari

You can make plans for a show at Open Air Cinema Kamari during your trip to Kamari. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Open Air Cinema Kamari
Perivolos Beach

Perivolos Beach

4.5/5(164 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Perivolos Beach during your travels in Agios Georgios? While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the bars.

Perivolos Beach
SantoWines was founded in 1947. Today, it consists of the largest organization of the island representing all the cultivators and counting 1.200 active members. SantoWines is committed to safeguarding the local traditional cultivations , producing highest quality Protected Designation of Origin Santorini wines and products as well as promoting sustainable agriculture development.

Santo Wines

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Santo Wines during your travels to Santorini. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Santo Wines

Best Lodging Options Near Ancient Thira

Blue Sea Hotel
Blue Sea Hotel
2 out of 5
Kamari Resort, Santorini, South Aegean
Blue Sea Hotel
Veggera Hotel
Veggera Hotel
Perissa, Santorini, Santorini Island
Veggera Hotel
Hotel Porto Perissa
Hotel Porto Perissa
3 out of 5
Perissa, Santorini
Hotel Porto Perissa
Hotel Narkissos
Hotel Narkissos
Kamari, Santorini, Santorini Island
Hotel Narkissos
Blue Waves Hotel
Blue Waves Hotel
2 out of 5
Kamari, Santorini, Santorini Island
Blue Waves Hotel
Santorini Crystal Blue
Santorini Crystal Blue
4 out of 5
Kamari Boulevard, Santorini, Santorini Island
Santorini Crystal Blue
Aegean View Hotel
Aegean View Hotel
4 out of 5
Kamari, Thira, Santorini, Santorini Island
Aegean View Hotel
Santo Mangata Boutique Hotel
Santo Mangata Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
Perissa Santorini, Santorini
Santo Mangata Boutique Hotel
Studios Marios
Studios Marios
Macedonias Str, Santorini, Santorini Island
Studios Marios
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