Ancient Thera is Santorini’s dramatic clifftop classical city, perched on the rocky ridge of Mesa Vouno between Kamari and Perissa, with temples, an agora, Roman houses and breathtaking views. It is the island’s second great archaeological site after Akrotiri. This guide covers the history, what to see, tickets and how to visit. Ancient Thera is … Read more
Akrotiri Santorini is a remarkably preserved Bronze Age Minoan town buried by the volcanic eruption around 1600 BC, often called the Greek Pompeii. Its multi-storey houses, drains and famous frescoes survive under a vast roof. This guide covers what to see, the history, tickets, the frescoes and how to visit. Akrotiri is the cultural highlight … Read more
Despotiko is a small, uninhabited islet off the west coast of Antiparos, home to a great ancient Sanctuary of Apollo that some archaeologists rank alongside, or even above, the famous sanctuary on Delos. Reached by a short boat trip, it offers a rare, peaceful encounter with classical Greece. This guide covers its history, the sanctuary, … Read more
A Tinos to Delos cruise crosses to the UNESCO archaeological island of Delos in about an hour, for a guided walk through the temples, mosaics and ruins of the mythological birthplace of Apollo. Many cruises continue to nearby Mykonos, turning the day into a tour of three islands. This guide covers the cruise to Delos … Read more