- The tour is available year-round.
- Once we receive your request or booking, we will check for availability.
- Subsequently, we will confirm your reservation in writing way, specifying the wineries you will visit and the time we will pick you up from your hotel.
- The time will be scheduled based on the wineries' availability.
Exclusive Santorini Wine Tasting Tour...
6 Hour: A delightful private wine tour in Santorini tailored for wine enthusiasts, allowing you to explore three of the most famous wineries and indulge in approximately 12 tastings. Immerse yourself in the essence of Santorini's wine culture during a visit to three of the island's finest wineries, where you'll savor a range of local vintages.
The tour can be adjusted to accommodate your ship details. Santorinian wine is a subject that can deeply resonate with even the most seasoned traveler. Its esteemed reputation is built on strong relationships with various wine growers, comprehensive knowledge of each wine – encompassing its terroir (soil), climate, vines, composition, and taste – as well as a meticulous storage system, ensuring that each wine is maintained at its optimal temperature.
Location
- Pick up: We will pick you up from Santorini port (or at your hotel) to start the wonderful wine tour around Santorini.
- Estate Argyros (a modern style winery): The Estate Argyros winery is one of the most imposing on the island. Surrounded by vineyards, the cutting-edge production facilities are matched with a beautiful, relaxing, airy wine tasting hall, making Estate Argyros an impeccable experience including the famous Vinsanto, coupled with artisanal cheeses and cold cuts. You will spend 1 ½ hours tasting of up to 5 local wines. Do not miss to taste and buy the handmade chocolate (chocolate desserts) with Vinsanto paste filling. Flavored with Vinsanto wine from the island of Santorini, covered with a sumptuous dark chocolate frosting and punctuated with the smooth tang of Greek honey.
- Venetsianos Winery (wonderful view to caldera ideal for sunset): We will visit "Venetsianos Winery" as one of the best places in Santorini to taste wine while watching the sunset over the caldera! You will taste "Assyrtiko" as is the dominant white grape variety, which thrives in its homeland, the volcanic land of Santorini. You can choose to taste any of the various styles of wines that they produce, all the finest expressions of Santorini volcanic vineyard and Assyrtiko grape variety. Presentation and tasting of 3 wines accompanied with small bites of local cheese and barley rusks.
- Gavalas Winery (friendly & traditional): The visit at the winery includes tasting of the whole range of the wines and a tour of the wine making areas. Visitors have the opportunity to taste a variety of wines and familiarize themselves with the unique characteristics of Santorini's wine at a picturesque courtyard or the roof garden. A series of packages of nine different wines are available for tasting. Gavalas's sommeliers and enologists will guide you step by step from the production of the wine to the glass on your table. During the tour, participants learn about the history, tradition, and latest developments of winemaking while walking from the old stone-built cellars to the modern establishments. At the end of the tour, we will transfer you back to your crusie ship or to your hotel
Highlights
- Venetsianos Winery: Venetsianos Winery is a renowned winery in Santorini, known for its exceptional wine offerings and a breathtaking view of the caldera.
- Argyros Estate: Argyros Estate is one of Santorini's most impressive wineries. Surrounded by vineyards, it features state-of-the-art production facilities
- Gavalas Winery: Gavalas Winery offers a friendly and traditional wine-tasting experience.
- Gourmet Food during the Wine Tasting: While enjoying wine tastings at these wineries
- Panoramic View of the Caldera: The wine tour offers the opportunity to enjoy stunning panoramic views of the caldera.
Inclusions
- Private car with an English-speaking driver
- Pick-up and drop-off services
- Sightseeing Wineries
- Panoramic tour at caldera
- All taxes included
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Wine tasting of 3 wines at each winery
- When tasting, sip the wine and savor its flavors. Avoid overindulging, and use the provided spittoon if needed
Drink water between tastings to cleanse your palate and stay hydrated.
- Consider taking notes about the wines you enjoy, including their names and characteristics.
- If you find wines you like, consider purchasing a bottle or two as souvenirs.
- We are owner of car Rental Company www.premiumrentacar.gr with wide fleet of Cars & Minivans that's why we can keep the cost low
- From 1 to 4 persons, we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV, Citroen Picasso or similar
- From 5 to 8 persons, we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito/Viano or similar
- From 9 to 17 persons, we provide you Minibus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
- Inquire about the winery's shipping options if you plan to purchase wine but don't want to carry it with you.
- If you arrive at the old port, our driver will be waiitng at the top of Caldera next to Cable car
- If you wish, we can arrange accommodation for you a day before and after your tour.
Additionally, we offer the option for private arrival and departure transfers to and from Athens airport.
We also provide luggage storage services at our facility for a fee of €3 per day per piece of luggage
- Remember that wine tours are about enjoying the experience, learning about wine, and embracing local culture. Take your time and savor each moment.
Cancelation Policy
- To confirm a booking, we require a 30% payment in advance, which is fully refundable if we receive written cancellation at least 6 days prior to the arrival date.
- For any cancellations or changes made within 5 days prior to the first day of arrival, as well as for no-shows, full cancellation fees apply, which amount to the total cost of the program.
- Please ensure you send a written notification of any cancellation or change to PRIVATE TOURS Greece
