Santorini Volcanic Wine Tour – Private Tasting with Local Expert

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Santorini, Greece

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Santorini’s volcanic wines on a private tasting journey led by a local wine expert.

Explore the island’s unique vineyards, learn about the traditional basket-shaped vines, and discover how volcanic soil, sea breezes and climate shape Santorini’s distinctive wines.

Visit three wineries, selected from the five listed in the itinerary according to availability. Enjoy guided tastings of up to 12 wines while discovering local grape varieties, winemaking traditions and the island’s remarkable wine heritage.

Relax and enjoy a personal experience at your own pace, with warm local hosting throughout. Perfect for couples, friends and wine lovers seeking an authentic taste of Santorini.

What's Included

Wine tastings at 3 wineries (up to 12 wines)
All winery tasting fees included
Hotel, villa, airport & port pickup/drop-off
Light local snacks paired with wine tastings
Local wine expert throughout the experience
Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

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

Parts of Santorini are built on steep streets which makes parking very difficult or impossible. For this reason, there may be instances where we cannot access your specific hotel, but we will try and get as close to your hotel as possible. We will send you the correct instructions and pick-up point after your booking.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • Santorini (Pass by)

    Your private wine tour includes visits to three carefully selected wineries from the five listed below. The wineries visited may vary depending on availability, ensuring a wonderful wine-tasting experience at three different locations.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Santorini

    Before visiting the wineries, we begin with a stop at Santorini’s unique volcanic vineyards. Here you’ll discover the island’s traditional “kouloura” vine training system — a basket-shaped cultivation method designed to protect the grapes from strong winds and intense sun. Learn how volcanic soil, sea breeze and minimal rainfall shape the distinctive character of Santorini wines, offering a deeper understanding of the island’s rare terroir before tasting.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Domaine Sigalas

    Visit one of Santorini’s most renowned wineries, located near Oia, and enjoy tastings of exceptional volcanic wines known for their elegance and purity. Learn about traditional Santorini grape varieties and modern winemaking techniques while overlooking beautiful vineyard landscapes.

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Estate Argyros

    Visit one of the island’s oldest winemaking families and explore their long-standing wine heritage. Sample refined expressions of Santorini grape varieties and learn how generations of expertise have shaped the evolution of winemaking on the island.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Art Space

    Explore a unique underground wine museum and gallery housed in a former pumice stone cave. Taste selected wines while discovering the historical tools and techniques that shaped Santorini’s wine legacy over the centuries.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Gavalas Winery

    Step into a charming traditional winery where rare and indigenous grape varieties are preserved. Enjoy tastings in an intimate setting while learning about small-scale production and family traditions that continue to define Santorini’s wine culture.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Venetsanos Winery

    Conclude your journey with breathtaking caldera views paired with exceptional volcanic wines. Relax and enjoy the scenery while reflecting on the diversity of flavors and stories you’ve experienced throughout the day — the perfect finale to a premium Santorini wine journey. (Wineries may vary depending on availability to ensure the highest quality tasting experience.)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Santorini Golden Tours

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Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Wine Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
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Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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