Day 1 Santorini daytime wine tour
Sip your way around Santorini on a relaxed half-day wine tour, visiting three traditional wineries set among the island’s dramatic volcanic landscapes. This daytime experience is perfect for wine lovers who wish to discover Santorini’s unique viticulture while enjoying authentic local flavors.
Learn about the ancient vineyards of Santorini, the island’s rich history through the centuries, and how its volcanic soil and dry climate shape the character of its world-renowned wines. During the tour, you will taste up to 12 different wines, accompanied by local cheeses and island tapas, offering a true introduction to Santorini’s wine culture.
While savoring varietals made from indigenous grapes such as Assyrtiko, you will gain insight into the island’s distinctive basket-trained vines and traditional cultivation methods that produce some of the crispest white wines and seductively sweet dessert wines in the Mediterranean. The experience also includes a walk through a volcanic vineyard, guided cellar visits, and an inside look at the winemaking and maturation process.
Tour Highlights
- 4.5-hour Santorini wine tour, led by an expert wine guide
- Visit three traditional wineries across the island
- Walk through a volcanic vineyard and learn about Santorini’s unique viticulture
- Explore winery cellars and see where wines are produced and aged
- Sample up to 12 wines, including Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and Vinsanto
- Enjoy local cheese and light snacks paired with your wine tastings
- Admire Santorini’s scenic countryside, charming villages, and rolling hills
