Well organized tour, 5 star service - Our tour with Lefty was a highlight of our time in Santorini. Pickup was down to the minute. The van was pristine. One other couple was on the tour with us so it was nice and private. We visited 3 wineries, each very different. Lefty was extremely knowledgeable. I’ve never learned this much on a wine tour before! It really made me appreciate the wine even more. The food pairings were nice, especially at Vassaltis. For a really great experience, and a well-run, stress free tour, book with Blue Shades!

Excellent wine tour - We had a wonderful time on our wine tour with Lefty. He was knowledgeable, friendly and regaled the group with lots of funny and interesting stories. The wines were fantastic and the views were great as well. The pick up and drop off was done without a hitch.

Wonderful wine, wonderful guide, a proper 5 star experience - An amazing way to spend an afternoon in Santorini. Lefti is a fantastic guide, and there’s never a dull minute on the drive between vineyards. The selection of wines is excellent, Lefti gives you everything you need to enjoy it to the max, without being imposing. The sunset at the final stop was something really special. A cheeky extra stop at the Donkey brewery is a nice bonus! Truly a 5 star experience.

Thanks Lefti! - We had a great time tasting and learning so much about Santorini from Lefti. The tour was supposed to be semi-private but it was just us. He was a great guide with so many tips about what do do during our stay.

Morning Winery Tour - Quality experience from start to finish. Prompt pickup from our hotel in air conditioned minivan. Lefti (apologies if spelling is incorrect!) our driver, tour guide and sommelier for the day was hospitable, informative and knowledgeable about the, island, its history and its wines. We packed three vineyards into the tour over four and a half hours, Estate Argyros, Hatzidakis and Domaine Sigalas. All served their unique wines in different surroundings, modern tasting rooms, a cave and an outdoor terrace amongst the vines. Thanks to Blue Shades of Greece and especially to Lefti for a wonderful experience which has left us with fond memories of our visit to Santorini. The food pairings were tasty and complimented the wines wonderfully.

sunset wine tour - Astra suites organized for us a private wine tour with the company Blue Shades of Greece. Very friendly guide and comfortable van for us alone. We visited three wineries, tasted wine including small appetizer. The explanations of the wine producers was a bit poor and short, don't expect too much here. On the other hand, our guide's explanations of wine and the island were very detailed, interesting and amusing. On the way we made a stop in an unspectacular bar and tasted beer, this did not quite fit the whole trip. The wineries can also be tasted alone (and much cheaper than on a tour), but the problem is that someone has to drive and therefore can not taste along. The wine tour is suitable for guests who already know the island well and want an extra activity. Not a spectacular tour, but still fun and with lovely wine estates. For those who know the island even less, I would rather recommend a private sunset cruise. The tours are generally very well booked (we were in the high season) and had trouble getting a free place. Therefore, book early.