Private Santorini Wine Roads Tour: 3 Wineries, Volcanic Wines

Taste volcanic wines straight from the source, three wineries in one afternoon

A private four-hour wine tour of Santorini takes you to three wineries for tastings of 12 to 14 volcanic wines, with a light meal at the final stop and pickup in a luxury electric vehicle. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and the pairings; you arrive with no planning done. Dietary needs are accommodated with advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Santorini wine tasting tour

• Visit first winery for tasting
• Visit second winery for tasting
• Visit third winery with light meal

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel or meeting point in a private luxury electric vehicle. Your guide—an experienced wine expert who speaks English—drives a small group of your choosing through Santorini's wine roads, stopping at three working wineries that produce the island's distinctive volcanic wines. The route itself is part of the experience: you move through the landscape at a pace that lets you see how the terrain shapes what grows there, and your guide explains the volcanic soil and the varieties as you go.

At each winery, you taste wines paired with local nibbles—cheese, olives, bread—and learn what makes Santorini's volcanic character different from wines grown elsewhere. Over the four hours, you'll taste 12 to 14 different wines across the three stops. At the last winery, a light meal replaces the nibbles, so you're not tasting on an empty stomach by the end of the afternoon. If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, notify the operator in advance and they'll arrange alternatives.

The private format means the itinerary moves at your group's pace—no waiting for other parties, no fixed schedule beyond the four-hour window. Pickup and return are included, and you get a bottle of water to stay hydrated between tastings. The electric vehicle is a practical choice on Santorini's narrow roads and fits the island's landscape without the noise of a standard car.

What’s included

• Pickup and return in a private luxury electric vehicle.
• entrance and tasting fees at three wineries.
• tastings of 12 to 14 volcanic wines.
• local nibbles during tastings.
• a light meal at the final winery.
• an experienced English-speaking wine guide.
• a bottle of water.
• dietary accommodations with advance notice.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Santorini Wine Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to visit three wineries on your own schedule in a private vehicle, rather than joining a shared tour with fixed departure times and other travelers.

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Top questions

What kind of wines will I taste on this Santorini tour?

The three wineries specialize in volcanic wines—varieties grown in Santorini's distinctive volcanic soil. You'll taste 12 to 14 different wines across the stops, paired with local nibbles and a light meal at the final winery. Your guide explains the volcanic character and what makes each wine distinct.

How does the private tour work, and who else will be in the group?

You book the tour as a private experience for your party only—no strangers added to the vehicle. Your English-speaking wine expert guide drives you in a luxury electric vehicle and controls the pace, so the four hours move around what your group wants to linger on.

What's included in the price, and what should I bring?

Pickup and return from your hotel, entrance and tasting fees at all three wineries, 12 to 14 wine tastings, local nibbles and a light meal at the last winery, and a bottle of water are all included. Bring sunscreen and comfortable shoes for walking around the wineries; the tour is suitable for all fitness levels.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or food allergies?

Yes. Notify the operator in advance of any dietary needs or allergies, and they'll arrange alternative food and drinks at the wineries. The light meal at the final stop can be adapted to your requirements.

Is there a minimum age for this wine tasting tour?

Participants must be at least 18 years old. Infants and small children can join if they ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle if needed.

How long is the tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs for four hours. Pickup happens at a time you arrange with the operator based on your hotel location and preference; the route and tastings fill the afternoon without a fixed start time across all departures.