Akrotiri

**★★★★★ hila — 3 months ago

This is a truly impressive and unique site. It was once a highly sophisticated village for its time, featuring even toilet seats and an advanced plumbing system. The settlement was completely buried under volcanic ash after the eruption around 2000 BC, yet no human remains were ever found. You can hire a guide at the entrance to learn more about its fascinating history. There’s also a nice kiosk and café on site.

**★★★★★ Nicolas Owen — 3 months ago

An excellent and unique experience only Pompey can match it. Well explained and clear insights into a very ancient civilisation.

**★★★★★ General Dexter — 3 months ago

Oh wow!! I was totally amazed at this awesome historic place. Our tour guide showed us a indoor toilet from over 5,000 years ago. Shocking, mind blowing and amazing to see. They understand it to be The Lost City of Atlantis! The pottery and the layers of volcanic ash is over 3 stories deep and archaeologists are working with small instruments including toothbrushes not to harm anything they've only unearthed 5% so far. I'll have to return in about 10 years to see if they have uncovered more and

**★★★★★ Jessica Uttinger — 3 months ago

Absolutely amazing prehistorical geological site. If you love history, you will be in heaven. We learned amazing facts about the artistry and intelligence of the Minoan society while visiting. It was calm and quiet when we were there and so helpful to have it covered. Go early and take your time. Let yourself absorb the energy of the site. Highly recommend.

**★★★★★ stephanie cruickshank — 4 months ago

The Archaeological Site of Akrotiri on Santorini is an absolutely amazing and unforgettable experience that we highly recommend to anyone visiting the island. This incredibly well-preserved Bronze Age settlement, often referred to as the "Minoan Pompeii," offers a unique and intimate glimpse into a sophisticated civilization tragically buried by a volcanic eruption around 1627 BC. The scale of the site, which is completely covered by a modern, bioclimatic shelter, is breathtaking. Walking along