Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset

Overview

Enjoy a relaxed introduction to Santorini’s wine culture on this small-group, half-day tasting experience that visits three local wineries. Along the way, you’ll learn about the island’s distinctive vine-growing methods, explore regional grape varieties such as assyrtiko, and taste a curated selection of at least twelve wines. The tour also includes a visit to a cliff-top winery with wide views over the Aegean Sea, with sunset scenery available on departures that run in the evening.

Experience highlights

• Visit three Santorini wineries and learn about their wine-making traditions

• Taste a selection of twelve wines paired with local bites

• Optional sunset departure featuring evening views from a cliff-top winery

• Small-group experience for a more relaxed and personal atmosphere

What's included

• Hotel / Airbnb pickup and drop-off

• Transport by air-conditioned modern Mercedes-Benz vehicle

• Expert wine guide

• Visits to 3 Santorini wineries

• Tasting of 12 wines with local cheese & snacks

• Mineral water

Itinerary

Both the daytime and sunset versions of this tour include hotel pickup and drop-off. The order of winery visits may vary depending on the tour schedule and operating conditions.

For daytime departures, the experience begins with a relaxed drive to a selection of Santorini’s wineries, where you’ll be introduced to the island’s volcanic vineyard landscape and its distinctive approach to vine growing. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about local winemaking traditions, see elements of the production process, and hear how Santorini’s mineral-rich soils influence the character of its wines. At the wineries, you’ll taste a curated selection of local varieties, which may include styles such as assyrtiko and vinsanto, served alongside light accompanying snacks.

The sunset departure follows a similar format, with the final tasting taking place at a winery with views across the caldera and the Aegean Sea. Guests on this option can enjoy the tasting in an evening setting with scenic sunset views, before returning to their hotel or designated drop-off point.

Who this experience is best for

This tour is a good fit for travelers who want to experience Santorini through its wine culture in a relaxed and informative way. It suits visitors who enjoy guided tastings, learning about local grape varieties, and spending time at different winery settings rather than moving through a fast-paced sightseeing schedule.

It is especially well suited for couples, friends, and small groups who appreciate slower-paced experiences, conversation, and regional food and wine traditions. The sunset departure option may appeal to travelers who enjoy a more atmospheric setting with evening views while still keeping the focus on the tasting experience.

Insider notes

This experience focuses on learning about Santorini’s wine traditions and tasting a range of local varieties, rather than touring production areas in depth, so expect a relaxed and tasting-led format. Wine selections and serving styles may vary by season and winery, and some tastings are enjoyed indoors or in shaded seating areas depending on weather conditions.

The sunset option offers a different atmosphere, with evening light and views from the final winery, but temperatures can be cooler later in the day. Comfortable footwear is helpful, as some winery grounds and terrace areas include steps or uneven surfaces. Light snacks are typically served with the tastings, and full meals are not included, so planning meals before or after the tour is recommended.

Hotel pickup may take place from a nearby meeting point in areas with narrow streets or limited vehicle access, so arrival and return times may vary slightly based on location and traffic.