Historical and Wine Tour

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This 4 hour private tour will take you on a journey to discover the history of Santorini. Known for its beauty, the important history of Santorini is often overlooked. This tour will enlighten you with the rich history of the island, with the chance to explore the fantastic preserved prehistoric ruins of Akrotiri. You will have the chance to walk through the 4,000-year-old site, one of the most significant prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. You will have the opportunity to see how the old inhabitants of Akrotiri lived, and take a look at the unique paintings. End your tour with a trip to two local wineries of your choice, and sample 12 different wine styles paired with cheese and other snacks. You will also visit some of Santorini’s hidden gems of the island during the tour.

What's Included

English fluent speaking local driver
Round-trip transportation
Wine Tasting
Basic travel insurance
Water provided
Akrotiri Archaeological Site Entrance Fees
Hotel, cruise port, or airport pick up and drop off
Lunch, refreshments
Cruise ship passengers – Cable car tickets are: (€ 6 per person / each way)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will contact you before your tour to specify where you want to be collected from. We can collect from your hotel, airport, port (and old port in Thira), and tha cable cars in Thira.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    A chance to enrich your historical knowledge of the island, we will visit the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, which has been characterised as one of the most significant prehistoric settlements of the Aegean Sea. Your private local archaeological guide will walk you through the historical ruins, you will learn about the rich history of Akrotiri, which is often referred to as “Pompeii of the Aegean”.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Santorini

    Visit 2 local wineries: At this point you have the option to visit two local wineries of your choice, a taste of Santorini through wine. You can choose from a selection of local wineries with different qualities, the local driver will be able to help you decide the perfect winery of your desires. The wine tasting will provide you with a selection of 12 different wines. You will receive wine tasting tips from your English speaking wine expert and you will have the opportunity to walk through vineyards on the volcanic soils and discover the local techniques.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Simply Santorini Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Spring Break
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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