Why choose this Santorini tour ?
Wine tasting is a must when visiting Santorini. The island is famous for many wines which are shipped all over the world. Learn about the famous wines and wine making of Santorini by tasting some of the finest on this luxurious wine tour. On your private tour, you will have the opportunity to visit a traditional village, and three local wineries and taste different varieties of wine whilst enjoying beautiful views the sunset at your final winery.
At each winery, you will have the chance to taste some of Santorini finest wines such as Nikteri, Vinsanto and Assyrtiko with special local delicacies. Sample many different varieties of wine and taste some of the best traditional dishes that are integral to the island. Explore the cellars of each winery and learning the wine making techniques.
* Please note the itinerary above is a sample which can be tailored to your preferences and needs. You can exclude or include additional points of interest.
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What makes Half Day Private Wine Tasting Tour in Thira a unique experience ?
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Trading for more than 100 years from an old Canava in Episkopi Gonia, Argyros Estate Winery has since built a modern winery with a stunning visitor’s centre. There are vines that date back as far as the 1850s, which acquaint to some of the oldest vines on the island. The Argyros family now produces three Assyrtiko wines, an Aidani, a full-bodied red from the Mavrotragano grape and three Vinsantos.
OPTION 2: Art Space, a unique Art Centre built within the pumice rock – carved chambers of an old winery which is located in the small village of Exo Gonia, operating since 1999, offering visitors a chance to taste the highest quality of wines.
OPTION 3: A charming winery located in the village of Megalochori. Venetsanos Winery was built by the Venestanos family into a cliff in 1947, the Winery is in the most stunning position of Santorini, as it is carved into nature. Wine Tastings take place on a rocky terrace overlooking the magnificent caldera of Santorini.
OPTION 4: A favourite to many, Gavalas winery is a small and intimate winery located in Megalochori. A family boutique winery with a tradition of three centuries, and a history of 5 generations of wine making. Gavalas offer an intimate wine tasting experience in Megalochori Village.
OPTION 5: A winery founded in 1997 in an abandoned vineyard is located in the village of Pyrgos. Try the vintage wines of Hatzidakis, made from their organic grape variety ‘Aidani’ in their cave-like tasting rooms carved into the side of the mountain.
OPTION 6: A small, intimate, scenic winery founded in 1991 and located in the village Oia. Sigalas originally started making his wine from his home, and today bottles more than 350,000 a year. Enjoy your wine tasting in the vineyards with traditional snacks and good views of the sunset.
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Santorini is famous around the world for its winemaking, the Koutsougiannopoulos Wine Museum entails of everything you would like to know about winemaking in Santorini. Visit the wine museum and get a taste of what is like to be a winemaker in Santorini. Nestled in a cave 8 metres below ground and 300 metres long, you will get a tour of the wine museum, and then experience wine tasting in their boutique winery.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Half Day Private Wine Tasting Tour in Thira Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- English fluent speaking local driver
- Round-trip transportation
- Visit 3 wineries and taste a selection of 12-15 different wines
- Basic travel insurance
- Wine Tasting and an assortment of local cheese and olives
- Admissions and tasting fees
- Hotel, cruise port, or airport pick up and drop off
Not Included
- Cruise ship passengers – Cable car tickets are: (€ 6 per person / each way)
- Lunch, refreshments
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Simply Santorini Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 11 Travelers is accepted for booking.