Sunset & Wine Tasting Experience, Santorini

Name: Sunset & Wine Tasting Experience, Santorini
Rating: 4.3 (3 reviews)

4.3 (3 reviews)

Visit three renowned wineries and sample Santoni's best wines against a backdrop of the island's famous sunset.

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Patricia C.

Sep 03, 2024
Our guide was so friendly and accommodating. Our family had not had a chance to eat lunch because our ferry ran late so he made a... Read more

Bonnie S.

Aug 07, 2023
We loved the experience of tasting the different wines between 2 wineries - guide loved the products and conveyed the backgrounds of each winery and vintage... Read more

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Overview

Experience the renowned wines of Santorini and bask in its picturesque scenery as you tour three of the island's most celebrated wineries on this evening excursion. Discover the history of this region's ancient viticulture, among the first to produce wine in the Mediterranean, and explore the cellars of each winery to witness the bottling and maturation of the unique vintages. As you sample a selection of the finest wines accompanied by local cheese and snacks, you'll be treated to panoramic views of the famous Santorini sunset.

Highlights

Explore the wine estates of Santorini
Taste a selection of 12 different wines in three celebrated wineries
Enjoy delicious platters of cheese from small Greek producers
Listen to expert advice about Greek wines, food pairing, and wine tasting
Experience a tasting session during sunset from a hilltop winery on the volcanic cliffs

Know before you go

Duration
4 hours

Recommended for
All ages

Group
Small group, 8 people or less

Food & Drink
Tasting of 12 local wines, accompanied by local cheeses and snacks.

What you'll do

Your flavorful evening in Santorini begins around 4 pm with the convenience of a hotel pick-up. Meet your fellow wine lovers and your expert guide, who'll share fascinating insights into Santorini's wine-making history, which dates back to some of the earliest vineyards in the Mediterranean. Your journey will take you to three of Santorini's most esteemed wineries, each offering a distinctive experience (the island is particularly known for its white and desert wines). At each stop, you'll be invited to tour the wine cellars to see where the magic happens—where the wine is carefully bottled and matured.

Your guide will offer expert advice on wine tasting and food pairing, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of Greek wines. Throughout the tour, you'll have the opportunity to taste a selection of 12 different wines, representing some of the finest vintages these estates have to offer. Each tasting is paired with delicious local cheeses and snacks from small Greek producers, perfectly complementing the wines. The final winery visit promises a spectacular wine-tasting session on a hilltop overlooking the volcanic cliffs, where you can marvel at the iconic Santorini sunset—a truly memorable experience—before a transfer back to your hotel.

Start times

Daily

4:00 pm

What's included

Round-trip transportation
Expert wine guide/sommelier
Tastings of 12 different white and desert wines
Local cheese and snacks

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Traveler reviews

3 total ratings, 3 with reviews

4.3

Feature ratings

Quality of Experience
4.3

Guides, Drivers and Staff
5.0

Transport
4.3

Maureen O.

Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

Very long I’d like it if it was a bit shorter like 4 not 5 hrs Read more

Patricia C.

Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Sep 03, 2024

Our guide was so friendly and accommodating. Our family had not had a chance to eat lunch because our ferry ran late so he made a quick stop for us to get some gyros. He was very knowledgeable about Santorini’s history as well as the different wines. He was so enthusiastic and pleasant. We were the only family on the tour, so he was able to pick us up and drop us off at our hotel. We loved the three different wineries and pairings. Read more

Bonnie S.

Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Aug 07, 2023

We loved the experience of tasting the different wines between 2 wineries - guide loved the products and conveyed the backgrounds of each winery and vintage well - best part was watching the sunset in the rooftop bar area sipping wine and snacks!! A perfect way to end your day Read more

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