Santorini: Private Wine Tour with 12 Tastings & Tapas

Three Santorini wineries, volcanic wines, private tastings and local flavors

You’ll taste your way through three Santorini wineries with a local guide—sampling twelve volcanic wines alongside cheeses and tapas. Expect laughter in ancient caves, stories from winemakers, and that warm sunset glow over your last glass. If you want a private day trip with real flavor (and pickup included), this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private wine tour of three wineries

• Visit Art Space wine museum and gallery
• Tour historic cave winery and view artwork
• Taste exceptional organic wines at Art Space
• Explore Argyros Estate vineyard and cellars
• Taste Assyrtiko and Vinsanto wines
• Visit Anhydrous Winery modern facility
• Taste distinctive volcanic wines at Anhydrous

The Experience

We were already standing in the cool shadow of Art Space’s cave walls when our guide, Eleni, handed us our first glass. She told us her grandfather used to stomp grapes here—her voice echoed a little off the stone, which I didn’t expect. The wine tasted faintly salty, almost like the air outside. There was this smell too—old barrels and something sweet I couldn’t place. We wandered past paintings hung between old presses, and Eleni laughed when I tried to pronounce “Assyrtiko” (I definitely got it wrong). She showed us a photo of her family harvest; I still think about how proud she looked.

Argyros Estate was next—a quick drive through dusty vineyards that looked almost silver in the midday sun. The winemaker there explained how their Assyrtiko grapes survive with barely any water. We tasted Vinsanto, which was syrupy and golden, and he said it takes years to age. I remember the clink of glasses and someone from our group quietly asking if we could move here (not kidding). The main keyword for this day trip to Santorini’s wineries kept popping up in my mind: volcanic soil really does something wild to the wine.

By the time we reached Anhydrous Winery, the sky had started turning that weird pink-grey you only get on islands. They brought out platters—cheese that squeaked between my teeth, tomatoes so sweet they barely needed salt. Twelve wines in total—I lost count after eight but nobody seemed to mind. Our guide made sure we had water between pours (“trust me,” she said), and there was a moment where everything just felt slow and bright and easy. I’m not sure if it was the wine or Santorini or both.

Top questions

How many wineries are visited on this private wine tour?

The tour visits three different Santorini wineries.

Are food or snacks included during the wine tastings?

Yes, local cheese, snacks, and a platter of tapas are included alongside wine tastings.

Is transportation provided for this Santorini wine tour?

Yes, transport is by air-conditioned modern Mercedes-Benz vehicle with pickup included.

How many wines do you taste during the tour?

You’ll taste twelve different wines throughout the tour.

Is this private wine tour suitable for families or children?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are allowed and infant seats are available.

Are service animals allowed on this Santorini winery tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the tour.

Does this day trip start from central Santorini locations?

The tour includes pickup; public transportation options are also nearby if needed.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup by modern Mercedes-Benz vehicle, guided visits to three distinct Santorini wineries with twelve tastings in total, mineral water throughout, local cheese and snacks at each stop plus a generous platter of tapas at the final winery—all led by a knowledgeable local guide before returning comfortably at the end of your journey.