Santorini Private Wine Tasting Tour: Up to 4 Wineries & Lunch
A five-hour journey through volcanic vineyards, ancient cellars, and the celebrated wines of Santorini.
This Santorini private wine tasting tour takes guests through up to four of the island's most distinguished wineries, offering an immersive look at Santorini's volcanic viticulture, winemaking heritage, and the indigenous grape varieties that define Greek wine culture. Led by local guides with a certified sommelier, the experience is designed for those who want genuine depth, not a surface-level tasting.
Each winery visit combines guided cellar and vineyard access with structured tastings of nine to eighteen wines across multiple styles, including the island's flagship Assyrtiko, the robust Mavrotragano, and the revered sweet Vinsanto. Greek cheese platters and cold cuts accompany the tastings at each stop, and the tour concludes with a four-course lunch at Anhydrous Winery, where contemporary Santorinian cuisine is paired with wines from Santorini and beyond.
Hotel and Airbnb pickup and drop-off are included throughout the island, making logistics straightforward from the start. The easy difficulty rating means the tour is accessible to a wide range of guests, including those with limited wine knowledge who simply want to explore the island's most celebrated product in a relaxed, informative setting.
Tour Highlights
Taste nine to eighteen wines across up to four wineries, guided by a certified sommelier who explains each varietal and style.
Walk through a working volcanic vineyard and learn about Santorini's distinctive basket-pruning technique, unique to this island.
Explore production cellars and barrel rooms at family-run estates, uncovering the story behind each bottle from fermentation to labeling.
Enjoy a four-course lunch at Anhydrous Winery, featuring dishes rooted in Santorinian culinary tradition paired with regional wines.
Take in caldera views from two winery terraces, including the iconic panorama at SantoWines with a glass of Santorini sparkling wine.
Experience a three-generation family winery at Gavalas, where traditional barrel-making is still practiced alongside modern vinification.
Convenient hotel and Airbnb pickup and drop-off across Santorini ensures a seamless day with no transportation concerns.
Itinerary
Begin at Venetsanos, one of Santorini's most storied estates, perched above the caldera. Guests tour the vineyard, receive an introduction to the island's volcanic soil and pruning methods, and taste five distinct wine styles including Assyrtiko, guided by a certified sommelier. A platter of Greek cheeses and cold cuts accompanies the tasting.
Continue to the family-run Gavalas estate, where three generations of winemakers and cooperage craftsmen have shaped a singular tradition. Visitors explore the production area and taste five wine styles, including Assyrtiko, Mavrotragano, and Vinsanto, paired with a platter of Greek cheeses.
Visit SantoWines, the island's largest cooperative winery, for a tasting of five wine styles with caldera views as a backdrop. The session opens with a glass of Santorini sparkling wine on the terrace, followed by Assyrtiko, Mavrotragano, and Vinsanto, accompanied by Greek cheeses and cold cuts.
The tour concludes at Anhydrous Winery with a tasting of five wines from Santorini and Greece, including Syrah. A four-course lunch follows, featuring pumpkin pie with anthotyro and mint, tomato meatballs with yogurt and crispy gruyere, moussaka croquette with roasted pepper cream, and carob sponge with chocolate namelaka and red fruit sorbet.
What Is Included
Included
- Hotel and Airbnb pickup and drop-off across Santorini
- Guided visits to up to four wineries
- Nine to eighteen wine tastings across all stops
- Cheese and cold cut platters at each winery
- Four-course lunch at Anhydrous Winery with wine pairing
- Vineyard and cellar tours at each estate
- Guidance from a certified sommelier throughout
Not Included
- Personal purchases at wineries
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Any beverages outside the listed tastings
- Travel insurance
Important Information
Reserve Your Spot
Spaces on this private tour are limited. Secure your place on Santorini's most comprehensive wine tasting experience and explore the island's volcanic terroir with local experts.
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