Private Santorini Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, 15 Wines
Three wineries, fifteen wines, one afternoon on volcanic soil
A private wine tour of Santorini that visits three traditional wineries and includes tastings of up to 15 different local wines, a mini wine-tasting tutorial, private cellar tours, local snacks, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a wine expert guide. The tour lasts 4 hours and covers the island's countryside. Santorini's volcanic soils and centuries-old viticulture mean the wines served are mainly whites and dessert wines, which is what the island produces.
Step-by-step itinerary
Santorini private wine tour and tastings
- Tour and taste at Estate Argyros
- Tour and taste at Gaia winery
- Tour and taste at Santo Wines
- Estate Argyros Entry included 1h
- Gaia Winery Entry included 1h
- Santo Wines 1h
What’s included
- Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off.
- private cellar tours at each of the three wineries.
- tastings of up to 15 different wine styles from Santorini and Greece.
- a mini wine-tasting tutorial.
- an assortment plate of local snacks to eat alongside the wines.
- and a wine expert guide who speaks English.
Next departure: 1 May 2027
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Taste 15 Santorini wines across three traditional wineries on a private 4-hour tour with a wine expert guide, hotel pickup, and local snacks included.
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The experience
You'll taste your way through Santorini's wine country on a private tour built around three stops: Estate Argyros, Gaia, and Santo Wines. Each winery sits on the island's volcanic soils, which shape the character of what grows there. Your guide (a wine expert who speaks English) walks you through the cellars at each location and talks about how Santorini's viticulture has existed for centuries, then explains what you're tasting: up to 15 different varietals, mostly whites and dessert wines, since those are what the island's climate and soil favor. You'll learn about the Assyrtiko grape, the local standout, and get a mini tutorial on how to taste Greek wine properly.
Between tastings, you'll eat local snacks that pair with what's in your glass. The whole day runs 4 hours, which means you move at a steady pace without rushing through the cellars or lingering so long that the afternoon disappears. Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off bookend the tour, so you don't arrange transport yourself. If your accommodation sits on one of Santorini's slopes or in a pedestrianized area where a car can't reach, your guide will meet you at a nearby point within walking distance: the operator confirms the exact spot after you book.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Pickup is included in the price. When you book, you choose your hotel from 548 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3).
What are the three wineries on this Santorini wine tour?
The tour visits Estate Argyros, Gaia, and Santo Wines, each with its own private cellar tour and wine tastings included.
How many different wines will I taste on the tour?
You'll sample up to 15 different wine styles from Santorini and Greece, focusing on the whites and dessert wines the island is known for.
Does the tour include food, or just wine?
An assortment plate of local snacks comes with the tour and is served alongside the wine tastings at each winery.
What is Assyrtiko, and why does the guide talk about it?
Assyrtiko is the local grape type of Santorini, and it's a key part of understanding the island's wine identity. Your guide explains its role in the region's viticulture and what makes it distinctive.
Is this tour suitable if I only drink red wine?
The wines served are mainly whites and dessert wines, since those are what Santorini produces. If you prefer red wine, you may want to ask the operator about alternatives before booking.
Operated by Santorini Day Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Private Santorini Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, 15 Wines
4h · EN
from € 400 per person
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