Santorini: 3 Winery Tour, 12 Tastings & Oia Sunset View

Summary

Santorini wine tasting day with oia sunset and family vineyards

You’ll taste twelve unique Santorini wines at three family-run wineries (with snacks like sun-dried tomatoes and fava), ride in an air-conditioned van with your local guide, and end up watching Oia’s legendary sunset. Expect laughter over tricky Greek words and moments that linger long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the first sip to taste so… salty? Our guide Maria grinned when she saw my face — “Santorini’s soil is volcanic,” she said, “the grapes drink the sea.” We’d just rolled up to the first winery in a van that still smelled faintly of new leather (I think it was a Mercedes Vito?), and already I was feeling out of my depth. The air was thick with wild herbs and a bit of dust from the road. I kept thinking how different this felt from other wine tours — less formal somehow, more like being let in on a family secret.

The second stop was run by a family who’s been making wine since the 1950s. The owner’s hands were stained purple at the edges; he poured us something called Nychteri and winked as he handed over the glass. Someone next to me tried to pronounce “Mavrotragano” and we all laughed — I gave it a go too, but honestly, I probably butchered it worse. There were plates of sun-dried tomatoes and fava spread on the table, and for a second I forgot about the wine because that dip tasted like sunshine itself. The main keyword here is Santorini wine tour — but what sticks isn’t just the wine, it’s these tiny moments where you feel part of someone else’s story.

By the time we reached Oia for sunset, my head was fuzzy (twelve tastings will do that), but not in a bad way. Everyone crowded along the wall for photos but I hung back a bit — there was this older woman selling lemon liquor near the steps, her laugh cutting through all the camera clicks. The sky went pink then gold then almost lavender. I still think about that view sometimes when I’m stuck on the subway at home. So yeah, if you want a day trip with real Santorini wines and that famous Oia sunset (plus snacks and pickup), this one feels honest — not perfect or polished, but real.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Santorini winery tour and sunset

• Visit Karamolegos winery tour
• Taste 6 glasses of wine
• Visit Arvanitis family winery
• Taste traditional wines and products
• Enjoy Oia village sunset
• Drink 4 glasses of award-winning wine

Top questions

How many wineries are included on this Santorini wine tour?

The tour includes visits to three different wineries around Santorini.

Are food or snacks provided during the tastings?

Yes, you’ll get snacks like sun-dried tomatoes, fava dip, jams, and other homemade products at one of the wineries.

Is hotel pickup included in this Santorini wine tasting tour?

Yes, pickup is included with transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.

How many wines will I taste during this tour?

You’ll try twelve different wines across all three wineries.

Does this tour include watching the sunset in Oia?

Yes, after visiting all wineries you’ll finish with time to watch Oia’s famous sunset.

What types of wines are offered on this Santorini winery tour?

You’ll taste Assyrtiko, Aidani, Mavrotragano, Nychteri, Roze, Brousko, Mezzo, Vinsanto and more local varieties.

Is this Santorini wine tour suitable for people with health issues?

The tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

What kind of vehicle is used for transportation?

A brand new Mercedes Vito Tourer is used for transport between stops.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned Mercedes Vito Tourer with WiFi onboard; guided visits to three Santorini wineries; twelve local wine tastings; traditional snacks like sun-dried tomatoes and fava dip; alcoholic beverages; plus a gift box with ouzo before returning after sunset in Oia.