Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience, Santorini

Taste your way through some of Santorini's best traditional wineries with the help of an expert guide.

Overview

This half-day excursion is a perfect introduction to Santorini's ancient viticulture practices and distinctive, award-winning wines. You'll visit three traditional wineries, ranging from ancient underground caves to family-run estates, and stroll through the vines as you learn about the volcanic terroir and the unique methods used to grow the indigenous assyrtiko grape. Your expert wine guide will lead you on tastings at each stop, and overall you'll get to sample 12 Santorini wines accompanied by a delicious selection of local cheeses and snacks.

Highlights

Visit three traditional wineries dotted around Santorini
Learn about the island's unique viticulture that dates back 3,500 years
Explore the cellars of each winery and see where their wines are bottled and matured
Enjoy tastings of 12 different wines, accompanied by local snacks and cheeses

Know before you go

Duration
4 hours

Recommended for
All ages

Group
Small group, 8 people or less

Food & Drink
Wine tastings and small plate snacks

What you'll do

Taste your way through the vineyards of Santorini on this half-day wine adventure. It starts with a pickup at your accommodations; then, you'll set off in a comfortable van with the rest of your small group. Admire the island's rural landscapes as you make your way to the first of three wineries, ranging from underground cave cellars to family-run estates. At each, you'll learn more about Santorini's winemaking traditions, dating back over 3,500 years, and discover the indigenous grape varietals that thrive in the rich volcanic soils.

As you stroll through vineyards and browse traditional cellars, your expert wine guide will explain the island's unique viticulture practices, and and you'll see how vines are grown using the kouloura (basket) method. Throughout the day, you'll have the chance to taste 12 different wines, including those made with the island's most famous assyrtiko, nykteri, and vinsanto grapes. Each tasting will be paired with local cheeses and snacks, carefully chosen to complement the accompanying wines. You might even want to grab a few bottles of your favorites before you hop back in the van for the return drive.

Start times

Daily

3:00 pm

What's included

Pickup and drop off at your accommodations
English-speaking wine expert guide/sommelier
Local cheese and snacks

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