Private Tour: Ancient Akrotiri and Santorini Wineries Tour

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the ancient ruins of Akrotiri, sip Santorini wine at three wineries on this 5-hour Santorini tour! Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, learn about Santorini's history as you experience the Minoan Bronze Age ruins of Greece at Akrotiri, and then delve into its rich winemaking heritage at three vineyards. Sample 12 different wines on your visits. Taking a private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide and flexible tour pace.

Example Menu

Starter

Platters of local cheese and tapas

Local cheese and snacks to eat alongside wine-tastings at each of the wineries

What's Included

Entrance tickets for Akrotiri and all wineries
All taxes and fees
Private air‑conditioned Mercedes‑Benz minivan transport
Bottled water
Hotel or port pickup and drop‑off
Cheese plate and Greek tapas at each winery
Private wine tastings at three wineries (up to 12 wines)
Guided tour of the Akrotiri Archaeological Site with a professional archaeologist

Meeting and pickup

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

Please enter your hotel or accommodation or cruise ship information at time of booking. The tour includes pickup and drop-service from all accommodations and hotels throughout Santorini. In case your accommodation is not accessible by car due to landscape, walkways, steps or whatever reason the meeting point for your pickup will be set at a main accessible location within walking distance from your accommodation.

What to expect

Uncover the fascinating history of Santorini on a guided tour of the Akrotiri excavations, a prehistoric town that has been frozen in time by ash that fell during the Minoan volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago.

Continue your wine discovery in the island's countryside visiting 3 traditional Santorini wineries and enjoy cellar tours to see how the wine-making process unfolds, from grape to glass.

Learn about Santorini’s unique viticulture traditions at the unforgiving island conditions & taste a selection of 12 Santorini wine styles such as Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and the sublimely sweet Vinsanto wine.

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hotel pick-ups will be done to the closest accessible areas; parts of Santorini are in a slope and can't be accessed by vehicles
Supplied by Santorini Day Tours

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Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Restaurants
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
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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