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Santorini Volcanic Wine Tour – Private Tasting with Local Expert

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Santorini, Greece
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4 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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
  • Gratuities (optional)
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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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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.
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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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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.)
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santorini Volcanic Wine Tour – Private Tasting with Local Expert?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • 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)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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