Book a Santorini Premium Wine Tour

Overview

Discover the unique wines of Santorini on this “Santorini Premium Wine Tour,” a small-group wine tasting experience that takes you to some of the island’s most acclaimed wineries. Over approximately 4–5 hours, you'll learn about Santorini’s centuries-old winemaking traditions, taste distinctive volcanic wines—including the famous Assyrtiko—and enjoy spectacular caldera and vineyard views, all with convenient hotel pickup and transportation included.

Perfect for wine enthusiasts and first-time visitors alike, this tour combines education, local gastronomy, and scenic beauty without the need to worry about driving between wineries.

Experience highlights include:

• Visit three carefully selected Santorini wineries, each showcasing a different style of local winemaking.
• Taste a selection of premium Santorini wines, including Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and Vinsanto.
• Learn how Santorini's volcanic soil and traditional kouloura vine-training method create unique wines found nowhere else in the world.
• Visit the Santorini Wine Museum, where you'll discover the island's long winemaking history.
• Enjoy food pairings featuring local cheeses and traditional snacks alongside the wine tastings.
• Relax with comfortable round-trip transportation between wineries.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• Air-conditioned transportation.
• Professional local wine expert/guide.
• Wine tastings at each winery.
• Admission to the Santorini Wine Museum.
• Local snacks and food pairings.
• Bottled water.

What’s not included

• Personal purchases at the wineries.
• Additional food or drinks beyond the included tastings.
• Gratuities (optional).

Itinerary

After pickup from your accommodation, you'll travel across Santorini's wine-producing region with a knowledgeable local guide who explains the island's distinctive viticulture and volcanic terroir.

The first stop is typically the Santorini Wine Museum, where you'll explore the underground museum and learn about traditional grape cultivation and wine production before enjoying your first tasting.

The tour then continues to Art Space Winery, where contemporary art meets traditional winemaking. Here you'll sample more local varieties while discovering another side of Santorini's wine culture.

Your final winery is usually Venetsanos Winery, dramatically perched above the caldera. This stop offers sweeping panoramic views while you enjoy additional premium wines paired with local delicacies, making it one of the most memorable moments of the experience.

After the final tasting, you'll be transferred back to your hotel.

Who is this experience best for

This tour is ideal for:

• Wine lovers wanting to explore Santorini's internationally renowned vineyards.
• Couples looking for a relaxed and scenic afternoon experience.
• First-time visitors interested in the island's culture beyond its famous sunsets.
• Travelers who prefer guided transportation instead of driving between wineries.
• Food enthusiasts interested in local wine and gastronomy pairings.

Insider notes

Santorini produces some of Greece's most distinctive wines thanks to its volcanic soil, ancient ungrafted vines, and the traditional basket-shaped (kouloura) vine-training technique that protects grapes from strong Aegean winds. These unique growing conditions are a major reason why Assyrtiko has become one of Greece's most celebrated white grape varieties.

Many experienced travelers recommend joining an organized wine tour rather than visiting wineries independently, as transportation between vineyards can be limited and guided tastings provide valuable insight into the island's winemaking history.

Compared with Santorini's sunset or dinner wine tours, this experience places greater emphasis on education and wine appreciation, making it an excellent choice for visitors who want to understand why Santorini has become one of the Mediterranean's premier wine destinations.

This tour is sold by Viator.