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See what authentic Santorinian living is all about in one of the last unspoilt, traditional villages of the island, Vothonas and sample the famous wines of Santorini in a tour that blends sightseeing with amazing local wines! Take an idyllic stroll through the narrow alleys and evocative cave-houses carved in the rock of the gorge, followed by a visit to the most significant Byzantine church of Santorini, Panagia Episkopi. The tour continues with a visit to Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos , a spot that combines both traditional and modern wine-making traditions of Santorini for a wine tasting of three famous local wines.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Fira, Greece
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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See what authentic Santorinian living is all about in one of the last unspoilt, traditional villages of the island, Vothonas and sample the famous wines of Santorini in a tour that blends sightseeing with amazing local wines! Take an idyllic stroll through the narrow alleys and evocative cave-houses carved in the rock of the gorge, followed by a visit to the most significant Byzantine church of Santorini, Panagia Episkopi. The tour continues with a visit to Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos , a spot that combines both traditional and modern wine-making traditions of Santorini for a wine tasting of three famous local wines.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Panagia Episkopi, Santorini 847 00, Greece
A look into the Byzantine history of Santorini through the oldest and most impressive church of Santorini. The church of Panagia Episkopi is a must-see for every visitor.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bóthōnas, Fres 730 08, Greece
A refreshing stroll through atmospheric alleys and rock carved cave-houses, where you will see an unusual aspect of authentic Santorinian living.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, Epar. Od. Messarias – Archeas Thiras, Vothonas 847 00 Greece
The Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum has everything a visitor would want to know about winemaking in the unique island of Santorini. By watching the historical exhibits of the winery you will be able to get a glimpse of what life was like as a winemaker here.
This one-of-a-kind museum happens to be nestled in a cave and because of its unique position, this natural labyrinth is eight meters below ground and 300 meters long. It took to the Koutsoyanoppoulos family twenty-one years of hard work, patience, and perseverance to complete the wine museum in this remarkable location, but it was all worth it
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
