Santorini wine tasting tour: 12-13 glasses with local guide

Two wineries, a dozen glasses, and what makes Santorini volcanic wines different

A small-group wine-tasting tour of Santorini with a private driver-guide covers two estates (Estate Argyros, founded in 1903, and Artemis Karamolegos Winery), where you taste 12–13 glasses and learn how the island's volcanic soil, ash and salt shape the wines. The tour runs 4.5 hours with hotel pickup, transport in a new Mercedes minibus, and a local guide speaking English.

Step-by-step itinerary

Santorini wine tasting tour

• Visit symbolic vineyard elements
• Tour Estate Argyros winery
• Explore Artemis Karamolegos Winery

The experience

The tour starts with the story of what makes Santorini wine distinct: volcano, sun, air, water, earth, ash and salt working together in the vineyard. Estate Argyros, established in 1903, built its reputation on the belief that great grapes come first. Each generation of the family has refined both the vineyards and the winemaking. Artemis Karamolegos Winery, one of the island's fastest-growing estates, balances respect for Santorini's traditions with modern equipment and constant investment. It has won multiple domestic and international awards. You move between the two in an air-conditioned Mercedes minibus with your private guide.

The tasting itself spans 12 to 13 glasses across the two stops, paired with authentic Santorini food. Your guide is a local who knows the island and speaks English, so the commentary is accessible whether you're a first-time wine visitor or someone returning to Santorini. The route gives you maximum photo opportunities around the vineyards and estates. Pickup and drop-off are customized to your hotel, and the whole day runs 4.5 hours: short enough to fit around other plans but long enough to move unhurried through both wineries.

What’s included

• A local English-speaking guide.
• transport in an air-conditioned Mercedes minibus.
• customized hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water.
• wine tasting of 12–13 glasses across both estates.
• authentic Santorini food paired with the wines.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:30

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Santorini Airport Shuttle Express

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so first-time wine visitors and anyone unfamiliar with Greek winemaking can follow the commentary comfortably and ask questions as you move through the two estates.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the two wineries on this tour?

Estate Argyros, founded in 1903, focuses on traditional winemaking and vine cultivation as the foundation for quality. Artemis Karamolegos Winery is newer and faster-growing, known for blending Santorini's traditions with modern winemaking technology and equipment. Both are among the island's most respected producers.

How many people go on this tour at once?

The group stays under 12 people, so it's small enough to move easily between the two estates and ask questions without feeling rushed.

Does the guide speak English?

Yes, the private driver-guide speaks English and is a local who knows Santorini, so you get informed commentary about the island and the wines throughout the 4.5 hours.

What happens if I'm traveling with a cruise ship? Can I still book this?

Yes, cruise passengers can book this tour. At the time of booking, you'll need to provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the pickup and drop-off can be timed to your schedule.

Is lunch included, or just the wine tasting?

The tour includes wine tasting and authentic Santorini food paired with the wines. Gratuities are not included.