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Santorini Wine Tour: 4-hour Private Santorini Wine Tour with an Expert Guide

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About this experience

✔ Private tour
✔ Best-in-class experience
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 4 hours
STARTING TIME: Between 10.00, 11.00, 14.00 & 15.00 (please tell us your preferred starting time)
MEETING POINT: We will pick you up from your hotel or the port (please tell us your accommodation during the booking)
LANGUAGES: English, German, Greek
OPEN SEASONS: May to October
WHO CAN COME: Santorini wine tour is private. Only your group will participate

Overview

Embark on a captivating Santorini wine tour that offers a hands-on exploration of the island's finest offerings. Join your expert guide as they lead you through an immersive journey, unveiling the traditional agriculture and viticulture practices that shape the Cycladic island's winemaking heritage.

Delve into the fascinating world of Santorini's vineyards, where you'll gain firsthand insights into the cultivation and production processes that result in exceptional wines. From vine to glass, embrace the opportunity to discover and savor the best that Santorini has to offer, creating unforgettable memories of this extraordinary wine tour.

Highlights

◾Uncover the timeless secrets of Santorini's wine-centric region as you embark on a captivating Santorini wine tour, immersing yourself in the rich heritage that has been passed down through the years.
◾Journey through the best of the best as you traverse handpicked vineyards and wineries, carefully selected by experts who know the essence of Santorini's winemaking.
◾Indulge in a sensory delight as you sample a variety of wines, expertly paired with complementary flavors, allowing you to fully appreciate the exceptional taste profiles that Santorini wines have to offer.

About this experience

✔ Private tour
✔ Best-in-class experience
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 4 hours
STARTING TIME: Between 10.00, 11.00, 14.00 & 15.00 (please tell us your preferred starting time)
MEETING POINT: We will pick you up from your hotel or the port (please tell us your accommodation during the booking)
LANGUAGES: English, German, Greek
OPEN SEASONS: May to October
WHO CAN COME: Santorini wine tour is private. Only your group will participate

Description - What to expect

Roam around the one-of-a-kind vineyards of the island - from the ancient ones all the way to the modern estates in a stimulating Santorini wine tour. Engage in fascinating conversations regarding winemaking methods and the unique process used in Santorini, and discover everything about viticulture on the island.

Take delight in all those tastes and flavors of Vinsanto, Assyrtiko, Nychteri, and try some of the traditional Greek ouzo. Indulge in award-winning wines and pair them with the perfect savory treat or delicacy earning a whole new experience level on what goes well with each one. Let the Santorini wine tour take you on a local wine culture journey where you can share your fascination with the experts while learning from them.

Santorini Wine Tour itinerary
◾ Ancient Vineyard: The Santorini wine tour starts from the ancient years and goes on to this day. You are introduced to the techniques used then and now, and everything concerning the island’s viticulture.
◾ Winery Experts: As you dive deeper into the facts, visit the wineries and see for yourself all the unique methods that have been used, like the “kouloura” (basket). Explore every characteristic wine after a tour of each one and pair the tastes. Tour around the cave winery Hatzidakis and the estate Avantis.
◾ Distillery Tour: Time for some delicious locally produced ouzo and spirits at Canava Santorini. By now you should be feeling like an expert too!

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation is available for this Santorini wine tour up to 48 hours before the start of the experience

What's included, what's not

✔ Pick up / Drop off in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Fun and knowledgeable wine experts
✔ Tasting of 4 wines in each winery and 4 local spirits in Canava Ouzo
✔ A sampling of local bites paired with the wines
✔ All taxes

Bring with you

For this Santorini wine tour please wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring with you a hat, sunblock and most importantly your best good mood!

About the area

Santorini viticulture is a captivating marriage between nature's forces and the skilled hands of winemakers. The island's unique terroir, shaped by volcanic eruptions and the Aegean Sea, creates an environment that challenges winemakers to adapt and innovate.

The volcanic soil, known as "aspa," is rich in minerals and porous, allowing for excellent drainage and moisture retention. This, combined with the arid Mediterranean climate and strong meltemi winds, creates a challenging yet rewarding environment for grape cultivation. To protect the vines from the fierce winds and maximize sun exposure, the traditional "kouloura" method is employed. Vines are pruned and woven into low-lying baskets, forming a protective canopy that shields the grapes and helps them ripen under the intense Mediterranean sun.

The island is renowned for its indigenous grape varieties, with Assyrtiko taking center stage. Assyrtiko grapes thrive in the volcanic soil, producing wines with vibrant acidity, mineral complexity, and a distinct saline character. Other local varieties, such as Athiri and Aidani, also contribute to the island's diverse wine offerings.

Good to know

The drinking age in Greece is 18 years Please inform us about special dietary requirements

Health and safety

✔ Provider complies with local legislation and applicable health recommendations with regard to Covid-19 prevention measures

Description - What to expect

Roam around the one-of-a-kind vineyards of the island - from the ancient ones all the way to the modern estates in a stimulating Santorini wine tour. Engage in fascinating conversations regarding winemaking methods and the unique process used in Santorini, and discover everything about viticulture on the island.

Take delight in all those tastes and flavors of Vinsanto, Assyrtiko, Nychteri, and try some of the traditional Greek ouzo. Indulge in award-winning wines and pair them with the perfect savory treat or delicacy earning a whole new experience level on what goes well with each one. Let the Santorini wine tour take you on a local wine culture journey where you can share your fascination with the experts while learning from them.

Santorini Wine Tour itinerary
◾ Ancient Vineyard: The Santorini wine tour starts from the ancient years and goes on to this day. You are introduced to the techniques used then and now, and everything concerning the island’s viticulture.
◾ Winery Experts: As you dive deeper into the facts, visit the wineries and see for yourself all the unique methods that have been used, like the “kouloura” (basket). Explore every characteristic wine after a tour of each one and pair the tastes. Tour around the cave winery Hatzidakis and the estate Avantis.
◾ Distillery Tour: Time for some delicious locally produced ouzo and spirits at Canava Santorini. By now you should be feeling like an expert too!