Santorini Wine Tour: Taste 3 Local Wineries
Taste signature wines at three wineries and see how Santorinian winemaking has evolved across centuries.
A morning or afternoon wine tasting tour of Santorini visits three local wineries (Roussos, Koutsogiannopoulos and Venetsanos), where you taste different signature wines paired with snacks and learn the history of the island's protected-appellation wines. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, an English-speaking guide, and 45 minutes at each winery to explore both traditional and modern production methods. Children under 4 sit on a parent's lap and do not reserve a separate seat.
Step-by-step itinerary
Santorini winery visits and tastings
- Gather at meeting point
- Visit Roussos Winery
- Visit Koutsogiannopoulos Winery Museum
- Visit Venetsanos Winery
- Taste local wines at each winery
- Learn about Santorini winemaking history
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- wine tastings paired with snacks at three wineries.
- a 45-minute guided tour at each winery.
- an English-speaking guide throughout.
- entry to Koutsogiannopoulos Winery Museum.
- free admission for children under 4 years old.
Next departure: 4 May 2027
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Visit three Santorini wineries (Roussos, Koutsogiannopoulos and Venetsanos) to taste local wines paired with snacks and learn 400 years of island winemaking.
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The experience
The tour begins at a designated meeting point where you'll join a small group in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide will take you to Roussos Winery first, a traditional canava where you'll taste wines and learn how the winery produces the new generation of Santorinian wines. From there, you move to Koutsogiannopoulos Winery Museum, housed in a building dating back to 1861. The winery pairs its modern production with an art collection of Greek and foreign artists, so you'll see both the history of winemaking and the cultural context around it while tasting their wines.
At Venetsanos Winery, you spend time overlooking the Caldera and volcanic islands. The location itself is part of the experience. Built in 1947 and recently renovated, the winery shows you how Santorinian techniques have shifted from traditional methods to modern ones. You'll taste different signature wines at each stop, paired with snacks, and your guide walks you through the secrets of how the island's vines, some dating back 400 years, produce wines with protected appellation origin status. The whole experience spans about three and a half hours, with roughly 45 minutes spent at each winery so you're not rushed through the tastings.
Morning and afternoon departures visit the same three wineries in different order: the morning tour starts at Roussos, while the afternoon adds Aroma Avlis as a fourth stop. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or a meeting point is included, so you don't need to arrange transport or navigate between wineries yourself. The guide speaks English throughout, and the tour suits anyone curious about wine, from beginners to people who already know Santorinian varieties.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 12 years); Child (2 to 4 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.
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 exactly will I taste at each winery on the Santorini wine tour?
At each of the three wineries (Roussos, Koutsogiannopoulos and Venetsanos). You taste different signature wines paired with snacks. Your guide explains the characteristics of each wine and how Santorinian winemaking traditions shape the flavors, so you're learning as you taste rather than just sampling.
What's the difference between the morning and afternoon Santorini wine tours?
Both tours visit Roussos, Koutsogiannopoulos and Venetsanos, but in different order. The afternoon tour also includes Aroma Avlis Winery as a fourth stop. Choose based on when you prefer to travel and taste: morning tours start earlier, while afternoon tours fit a later schedule.
Is the Koutsogiannopoulos Winery Museum different from a regular winery tasting?
Koutsogiannopoulos combines a working winery with an art museum inside a historic 1861 building. You taste wines there like at the other stops, but you also see Greek and foreign artwork displayed throughout the old winery, so it's a cultural experience alongside the tasting.
Do I need wine knowledge to enjoy this tour, or is it for beginners?
The tour is designed as an introductory experience for wine lovers of all levels. Your English-speaking guide teaches you about Santorinian winemaking history, the protected appellation status of the island's wines, and the secrets behind the flavors, so you'll learn as you go whether you're new to wine or already familiar with it.
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Santorini Wine Tour: Taste 3 Local Wineries
3h 30m · EN
from € 125 per person
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