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Santorini: Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting & Sunset in Oia

1. Santorini: Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting & Sunset in Oia

Embark on a full-day guided tour of Santorini's highlights. Visit the iconic blue-domed churches of Oia, admire the views from Profitis Ilias, and relax on the shores of Perissa Beach before some well-deserved wine tasting. After pickup from your hotel, board the luxury coach and drive to Profitis Ilias, the highest point on the island. Take in an incredible panorama of the entire island of Santorini, and the stunning deep blue color of the Aegean Sea while learning about the island´s fascinating volcanic history. Wander around the courtyard of the 18th-century monastery that sits on top of the mountain. Then visit the Saint Nektarios chapel and enjoy the tranquility of your surroundings. Continue to the village of Pyrgos, a hidden gem of Santorini. Wander through its winding alleys and immerse yourself in its traditional atmosphere. See typical houses, blue-domed churches, and quaint shops. Walk up to its imposing castle for beautiful vistas of the surrounding area. The next stop is Emporio, where you will join a guided walk and visit the small Venetian fortress. Feel like you’re on the set of Mamma Mia as you discover the many doorways, windows, alleys, and arches of this picturesque medieval village. Continue to Perissa Beach, also known as Black Beach. Here, there will be plenty of free time to go swimming in the sea or have lunch at one of the Greek tavernas facing the beach. Take the opportunity to taste local Santorinian wine, one of the most famous products of the island. Learn about the winemaking process and enjoy a private wine tasting session of 3 wines made of local grape varieties. In the early evening, arrive at the cliff-top village of Oia with its famous blue-domed churches. Once at the bustling castle area, enjoy some free time to take some photos, shop, or have a relaxing drink. Finally, watch an incredible sunset before meeting up with your coach at the parking lot. Board the bus for a relaxing evening journey with drop-off back at your hotel.

Santorini: Wine Tasting Tour with 12 Tastings and Snacks

2. Santorini: Wine Tasting Tour with 12 Tastings and Snacks

Embark on a guided tour of Santorini and visit two of the most renowned wineries on the Island. Visit the Argyros and the Art Space Winery. Get guided tours around the cellars, and taste 12 wines paired with cheese and snacks. Start your day with a pickup from your accommodation. Jump in the car, relax and enjoy the ride to the wineries. Marvel at the scenic views out the window and learn the region's history from your guide as you drive. Walk around the wineries, and vineyards, enjoy guided cellar tours and hear all about the production process. Sample 12 different types of wine such as Assyrtiko, Athiri, and Aidani made from white grapes and Mavrotragano, Mandilaria made from red grapes.  Learn about the history of Santorini through its winemaking. Taste a platter of cheese and snacks with your delicious wines.  Enjoy an unforgettable experience on this wine-tasting tour in Santorini that you won't forget in a hurry. End your day full of knowledge about Greek wines, feeling a little bit tipsy, and get spectacular photos.

Santorini: Lost Atlantis and Prehistoric Museum Guided Tour

3. Santorini: Lost Atlantis and Prehistoric Museum Guided Tour

You are guided, the prehistoric town that inspired the Lost Atlantis myth is unveiled before your eyes! This town was buried under the volcanic ash after the huge volcano eruption of 1612 BC that destroy the Minoan civilization. Your licensed guide introduces you to Akrotiri, and walking with you between the paths and the well-maintained buildings, that ancient Greeks live before, so many centuries. A beach like no other, the Red Beach: a scenery reminding Mars on earth, right by the sea. We are exploring it together! Also, you will visit the Prehistoric Museum of Santorini through its most special findings. The selection brings into life Akrotiri of the 18th and 17th century BC, one of the most important centers of prehistoric Aegean Sea, unfold in front of you. Enjoy your journey to the world of Santorini wine with one more tasting of seductive local wine varieties. The wine varieties guide you to the unique microclimate of Santorini and its mark on the island’s most renowned product. The 4 exquisite local wines of this tasting come perfectly paired with a 4-course lunch. Next an unforgettable stop, the breathtaking views of Fira and Firostefani from the iconic Blue Dome. After this, you take a refreshing break in your day by the black beach of Santorini. Pyrgos, the oldest village on the island built on a hill with panoramic views of Santorini, comes next! Postcard-inspiring neighborhoods. Your next stop is Prophet Elias, the highest point of Santorini with spectacular, panoramic views of the only habitable Caldera in the world and its surroundings – just the perfect location for pictures. The best end to the excursion you could wish for: breathtaking Sunset views upon drinking a cocktail inspired from Santorini!

Santorini: Guided Wineries Private Tour with Wine Tastings

4. Santorini: Guided Wineries Private Tour with Wine Tastings

Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle as you tour 3 of Santorini's wine estates. Discover ancient winemaking traditions, tour one of the top 10 wine museums in the world, and hear about the cutting-edge production facilities at one of the most imposing wineries on the island. Start your wine tasting tour at Venetsanos Winery, the first industrial winery on the island. This beautiful wine estate is located right above the Port of Athinios overlooking the magnificent caldera of Santorini. Learn about the winery's rich history and marvel at striking views. Take an optional guided tour led by a sommelier and learn about quality, enology, and flavor alchemy. Sample 4 of the estate's wines accompanied by an assortment of light snacks. Next, head to the Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum. This one-of-a-kind museum is nestled in a cave and took the family who owns the estate 21 years to create. Learn about the history of winemaking from an audio guide and taste 4 different wines served with crackers and chocolate. Finally, head to one of the most imposing wineries on the island of Santorini, Estate Argyros. Listen as specialized wine educators provide detailed information about the estate as well as the grape varieties indigenous to Santorini. Sip on 4 of the estate's current vintage wines accompanied by an assortment of fine Greek cheeses and breadsticks.

Santorini: Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide

5. Santorini: Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide

Enjoy your journey to Oia and get panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and neighboring islands. Admire the white houses and blue domed churches, and get stunning views from the village of Imerovigli. Experience Firostefani to see its blue domed church, and then make your way to the top of Prophet Ilias, 1800 feet above sea level. Look inside the monastery at the top of the mountain. Taste some rare wines in the Argyros estate or Art-space winery and learn more about the island's wine-making traditions. Visit the traditional village of Pyrgos or Megalochori and stroll the narrow paths to the ruins of a Venetian castle. Head to Black Beach and get recommendations on where to enjoy lunch, or get dropped off in Fira town.

Santorini Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting & Food Pairing

6. Santorini Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting & Food Pairing

Begin your tour with a visit to Pyrgos which was built in the 15th-century when it became occupied by Venetians. Find out how the town is home to one of the island’s best-preserved castle ruins. Then, enjoy a 1-hour stop to explore the excavations at the bronze age city of Akrotiri. This archeological wonder is one of the most important sites in the region and the very first settlement on Santorini.  After this, head over to Vlichada Beach known for its very distinctive white volcanic cliffs sculpted beautifully by the sea winds. Then, drive along the Perivolos Black Sand Beach before going to the village of Megalochori. This settlement dates back to the 17th-century and played a role in the export of the famous wine from the island of Vinsanto.  Finally, enjoy traditional Greek dishes for lunch paired with local wines from one of the finest wineries in Santorini. Learn about the wines and pairings from an expert sommelier. After lunch, make a final stop in the village of Oia to explore and take in the exquisite cliffside views.

Santorini: Pyrgos, Winery & Oia

7. Santorini: Pyrgos, Winery & Oia

Start your tour from Pyrgos Village, a medieval village dotting the landscape with tiny white houses and bluer-then-life domed churches. Feel like a spot of monkish meditation? You'll move on to the 16th century Monastery of Prophet Elias in Pyrgos village. The Monastery is built on the highest point, 565 meters above the sea level, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the island. You can also sample local delicacies made by monks. A dose of wine culture follows, with a visit to a popular local winery. You'll taste a variety of local wines and receive a mini tutorial on the particular characteristics of Santorini vineyards. Your final destination is picturesque Oia Village, a vision in white and blue, with magnificent views over the volcanic islets and caldera, as well as marble alleys, art galleries and jewellery shops. Its colourful Cycladic architecture and 52 blue domes are postcard (remember those?) material.

From Fira: Santorini Wine Tasting & Wineries Private Tour

8. From Fira: Santorini Wine Tasting & Wineries Private Tour

In this tour our main goal is for all the guests to experience the uniqueness of our most famous local product – Wine!!! We will begin our tour visiting Argyros Estate, a winery with great history as it was established officially in 1903 although the Argyros family has been involved in wine production for decades before that. It is the largest private owner of vineyards in Santorini and the current landholdings exceed 120 ha, a vast, four-generations-long investment. Estate Argyros works almost exclusively with old vines because only these vineyards can provide the depth, the definition and the concentration needed to produce the desired style of wine. Our next stop is Artemis Karamolegos Winery. Based upon the solid foundations of granddad Artemis’s winemaking tradition since 1952, the winery made a dynamic entry in contemporary winemaking in 2004, when grandson Artemis Karamolegos invested in the production facility and the privately owned vineyards, producing wine of protected designation of origin (PDO) for the first time. Almost 15 years later, the wines keep earning prizes at international and domestic competitions while our export activities continue to grow on a yearly basis: we are currently the third largest winery of Santorini in terms of production volume. In between the winery visits it is always nice to have a look at the amazing landscapes of Santorini… The next stop will be a small surprise in one of the most famous spots on the island.. At the end of our tour, we will visit Santo Wines Winery. This winery located at the top of the cliffside and combines the amazing views with very interestingly flavored wines. The Union of Santorini Cooperatives, Santo Wines was founded in 1947. Today, it consists of the largest organization of the island representing all the cultivators and counting 1.200 active members. Santo Wines produces highest quality Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini wines and products as well as promoting sustainable agriculture development. After your visiting the third winery you will be transferred back to your accommodation. Additional Info: • Amendments on the above program are possible as this is a private tour. • Booking confirmation is always subject to availability. • Services animals are allowed in the vehicle. • Not wheelchair accessibility • Most travelers can participate. • The above-mentioned tour is private which means that no other group or guests participate. Useful tips: • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Private Wine Tasting Tour with a Santorini Sunset Ending

9. Private Wine Tasting Tour with a Santorini Sunset Ending

Face the one of the most desired sunsets of the world and get romantic with fine wines. This tour is designed to stimulate your tastes and take your breath away for 5 hours. During this time, you will be greeted by a wine expert who will guide you on the tour around three different wine estates. Please know that you will have the opportunity to choose the wineries you prefer to visit from the list below. However, please trust our expertise if you would like us to choose the wineries for you. We do also recommend that one of the wineries that you should visit is the infamous Santo Wines so that you can enjoy the special sunset view. Please note that the wineries may be affected by external factors such as other bookings and weather conditions. This may impact their availability. But do not worry, there are other wineries on the island and all of them are truly beautiful. 1. Anhydrous Winery: In Greek, Anhydrous means “without water.” This winery creates unique wines, created by the earth, the volcanic rocks and the sea breeze. These elements are reflected in the fruit meeting the smoky minerals and the incredible levels of acidity and the solid structure. 2. Gavalas Winery: This established wine estate has been going for generations. Now in its 4th generation, it's still producing authentic and wines from the volcanic soils of Santorini. 3. Gaia Winery: This wine estate is located on a beach, on the east side of the island, between Kamari and Monolithos hamlets. Its industrial stone building was once a tomato factory, built at the beginning of the 1900´s and was used up until the 1970´s for making aromatic tomato purée from local cherry tomatoes. Today, it has been transformed into a modern winery with high-tech equipment and cutting-edge facilities that guarantee contemporary winemaking and ideal conditions for high-quality production. 4. Hatzidakis Winery: This wine estate was founded in 1997 and today still cultivates 10 hectares of vineyards and most of them are organic. 5. Art Space Winery: It's a journey back in time, celebrating tradition. Art Space Winery is not just a tribute to Santorini's rich winemaking history but also its art scene, featuring stunning works from some of Greece's most renowned artists. 6. Artemis Karamolegkos winery: Traces its roots back to 1952. It is inextricably linked to Santorini’s volcanic vineyards and winemaking tradition. Nowadays, their wines keep earning prizes at international and domestic competitions while they are currently the third largest winery of Santorini in terms of production volume. 7. OENO P Winery: It is located in front of the sea, in the area of the Kolumbo volcano, in Oia. 8. Santo Wines: This winery is located in Pyrgos village with a breathtaking volcano view and its modern facilities that are dedicated to Santorini wines, gastronomy, and fine living. If you have any specific winery preferences, please inform us, and we will take care of it.

Santorini: 5-Hour Foodie and Drinks Tour with Local Guide

10. Santorini: 5-Hour Foodie and Drinks Tour with Local Guide

After being picked up from your hotel, begin your tour at a traditional farm in Akrotiri. Enjoy tasting Santorinian wine, and local delicacies such as fava paste, and homemade traditional sweets. Pause to take in the stunning sea view and snap a few photos from the nearby lighthouse before heading to the highest point on the island: the Prophet Elias Monastery. Here, take a moment to reflect in the monastery's orthodox chapel, and taste local products made by the monks, including olive oil, capers, and nuts. Next, stop and chat for a while over a relaxing coffee break in the charming, traditional village of Pyrgos. Smell and taste original Greek coffee or choose to enjoy the new trend of iced coffee accompanied by sweet homemade cakes. End your foodie and drink tour with a meal at the To Pinakio restaurant in Kamari, known for its authentic Greek food inspired by Cycladic and Cretan cuisine. Enjoy your meal as you listen to live music from a local band - a true local experience.

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The tour is very enjoying. The guide Athena is very professional, kind and amazing ! Her beautiful voice really pleasant and she introduce us all the history of Santorini , we learned a lot . Highly recommend

The value of the trip is amazing ! Our tour guide, Elisa, is very knowledgeable about the island and proud of her job. Recommended to someone looking to learn about tour some great points around the island.

Tour was very good. It has several places of interest around the island and the tour guide was very knowledgeable.

very informative, the guide was knowledgeable and friendly and it's definitely worth the time and money.

It's good..gets busy for the sunset..be back in time to the bus..