Santorini Wine Tasting and Akrotiri Sightseeing: A Half-Day Culture, History, and Aromas Tour
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Embark on a half-day tour of Santorini, exploring its culture, history, and stunning views while indulging in a wine tasting experience. Visit the Akrotiri excavations, Red Beach, and a traditional settlement, all while learning about the unique characteristics of Santorinian wines.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Akrotiri Archaeological Site - A visit to Akrotiri Ancient excavation settlement, where guests enjoy a time travelling experience in a 6.000 year old city, making it one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.

  • Red Beach - Red beach from above, a stop to take photographs of this unique coloured volcanic beach. Guest during summer time have the option to buy refreshments from the local stands.

  • Santorini - We will drive all the way up the highest point of the island, where Prophet Ilias Monastery is located, to get a bird’s eye view of Santorini. A panoramic view of the mainland, coasts and the volcanic islands.

  • Pyrgos - After Mesa Vouno mountain top, we will descend to the picturesque village of Pyrgos to walk through the narrow cobblestoned paths that lead all the way to the castle walls and blue domed church.

  • Anhydrous Winery - Our next stop is a winery in Fira town where we will enjoy wine tasting of several labels to conclude our day.

What's Included
  • Sampling of 4 local wines
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Comfortable in-vehicle AC
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Akrotiri entrance ticket
  • Guide for Akrotiri
Additional Information

This expedition blends elements of culture, historical essence, breathtaking scenes, distinctive landmarks, and scents that awaken your senses, all while touring around the live crater of a volcano on an island bursting with beauty in every literal sense. We will be visiting two of the top attractions on the island, the Akrotiri excavations and the Red Beach, which is followed by a drive up to the highest point of the island and a tour of an exquisite traditional settlement. The wines of Santorini, a product of ancient vine varieties native to the region, owe their unique taste and aroma to the island’s distinctive volcanic soil and climate. These aspects lend the wines an unmatchable character, providing travellers an exclusive sampling experience.

Location
Fourni Bakery
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ecoh221
Jul 17, 2023
Highlights of Santorini with the best local tour guides ever! - Educational and fun! It combines 3 of the best parts of Santorini, good wine, archaeological site and caldera views for photos! A memorable tour. I have booked this for many of my hotel guests and I have also attended myself a couple of times with friends visiting! A must do tour to see Santorinis highlights! Recommended, lovely hosts, great tour AMAZING wine!
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Brianna
Dec 11, 2022
Unique Experience - What a unique experience. Emmy generously picked us up, drove us through Santorini while sharing historic details about the island, stopped at a couple landmarks for pictures, and then brought us to the studio. At the studio, you’ll meet Andreas and his wife who are skilled in the art of pottery. Andreas is a kind soul with a comedic side to him. You’ll hang out, maybe enjoy some wine made from his vineyard, and be walked through the pottery-making process. You’ll have the option to have your art sent home at an additional fee, and Emmy is happy to provide more than enough recommendations for the rest of your time in Santorini. This is a beautiful experience that truly immerses you in all facets of the Greek culture!
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Thomashenry1
Aug 30, 2022
best place for honeymoon - santorini is a great island to see .we had a great time with my wife in santorini . it would have been nice if we had more time to spend. people are very friendly and the walk path are really narrow and you can meet people easily walking on the street. great place to spend honey moon. we love it and we highly recommend
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Katekaiss
Aug 5, 2022
Excellent experience, a wonderfull day! Great girls ! - It was a fantastic experience with great company. Emmy and Alex was the best companion for me and my friend . We enjoyed our visit at the the 3 wineries. Local wines are wonderfull we laughed a lot... And at the end they helped us with our accomontation. We changed our plans and stayed for 3 more days at the island, Emmy and Alex booked for us a new house in a wonderfull village beacuse we couldn 't extent our reservation at the same building . We visited the red beach also beacuse i always wanted to see what s going on there ...and it is so red really... Thank you for all !!! We will came back at the island and enjoy again our vacations with you! Girls, you are wonderful!
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