Private Tour: Ancient Akrotiri and Santorini Wineries Tour
Overview
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz minivan
- Bottled water
- Professional archaeologist at Akrotiri
- 12 wine tastings at three wineries with a professional Sommelier
- Local snacks and Greek tapas served alongside wine tastings at each of the wineries
- All sales taxes and fees
- Entrance Ticket at th Akrotiri Site and the three wineries
What to expect
Continue your wine discovery in the island's countryside visiting 3 traditional Santorini wineries and enjoy cellar tours to see how the wine-making process unfolds, from grape to glass.
Learn about Santorini’s unique viticulture traditions at the unforgiving island conditions & taste a selection of 12 Santorini wine styles such as Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and the sublimely sweet Vinsanto wine.
Stop At:
• Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri 84700 Greece
• Hatzidakis Winery, Pyrgos 84701 Greece
• Santo Winery, Pyrgos 84701 Greece
• Anhydrous Winery, Kontochori, Fira 847 00 Greece
Sample Menu
• Platters of local cheese and tapas - Local cheese and snacks to eat alongside wine-tastings at each of the wineries
Time of tour
Meeting point
Please enter your hotel or accommodation information at time of booking.
The tour includes pickup and drop-service from all accommodations and hotels throughout Santorini.
In case your accommodation is not accessible by car due to landscape, walkways, steps or whatever reason the meeting point for your pickup will be set at a main accessible location within walking distance from your accommodation.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Hotel pick-ups will be done to the closest accessible areas; parts of Santorini are in a slope and can't be accessed by vehicles
- Minimum age for the consumption of alcohol is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- The wines served during the tour are mainly whites and dessert wines, as these are the kind of wines the island of Santorini produces. This is a gentle note for guests that only drink red wine.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Exclusions
- Gratuities (Optional)
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
This was everything as advertised! Great tours at both places and really nice tour guides. We had a fun time meeting the others in the group and felt safe. The wines and appetizer plates at each winery are plenty and will fill you up. Santorini wines are some of the best I have had.
This was everything as advertised! Great tours at both places and really nice tour guides. We had a fun time meeting the others in the group and felt safe. The wines and appetizer plates at each winery are plenty and will fill you up. Santorini wines are some of the best I have had.The combination of history to start the day with our guide at Akrotiri and then throughout the trip with Aggelos sharing his passion for all things wine made for an unforgettable experience! Thank you Aggelos!
The combination of history to start the day with our guide at Akrotiri and then throughout the trip with Aggelos sharing his passion for all things wine made for an unforgettable experience! Thank you Aggelos!My husband and I had a fantastic time on this tour! The whole tour was well worth the time and money. The guide during the Akrotiri site was fantastic; she was very knowledgeable and spent the time well. The site itself is quite amazing! The wineries were wonderful; all 3 of them were unique in t...
My husband and I had a fantastic time on this tour! The whole tour was well worth the time and money. The guide during the Akrotiri site was fantastic; she was very knowledgeable and spent the time well. The site itself is quite amazing! The wineries were wonderful; all 3 of them were unique in their own way. The wines themselves were delicious. The tour guide was wonderful; she was knowledgeable, attentive, and answered all questions. She guided us through tasting notes and the history of the wines on Santorini. Absolutely delightful.The combination of Katie as our guide for the ruins with her 30+ years of experience and knowledge was the key to unlocking the stories and wonder found in Akrotiri. Dora was an excellent wine tour guide at each winery. She gave wonderful suggestions and backgrounds not only about each wine but t...
The combination of Katie as our guide for the ruins with her 30+ years of experience and knowledge was the key to unlocking the stories and wonder found in Akrotiri. Dora was an excellent wine tour guide at each winery. She gave wonderful suggestions and backgrounds not only about each wine but the wineries and vineyards and the history of the island to enhance our experience in this well thought out tour.My mom and I had a great time on this two part tour. First visiting the ancient ruins of Akrotiri with our excellent guide, we learned so much! Next, we were picked up for our wine tour, where we also learned a lot about wine and specifically Santorini wines. The wines were delicious, our guide w...
My mom and I had a great time on this two part tour. First visiting the ancient ruins of Akrotiri with our excellent guide, we learned so much! Next, we were picked up for our wine tour, where we also learned a lot about wine and specifically Santorini wines. The wines were delicious, our guide was very knowledgeable, and we could not have had a better time!!Great to combine culture /education and fun! Both Guides were wonderful Kate and Dora. Both have the educational background to explain correctly about each product. Kate with the archology and Dora with the wine. Highly recommend the tour.
Great to combine culture /education and fun! Both Guides were wonderful Kate and Dora. Both have the educational background to explain correctly about each product. Kate with the archology and Dora with the wine. Highly recommend the tour.