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Half Day Private Wine Tasting Tour in Thira

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Wine tasting is a must when visiting Santorini. The island is famous for many wines which are shipped all over the world. Learn about the famous wines and wine making of Santorini by tasting some of the finest on this luxurious wine tour. On your private tour, you will have the opportunity to visit a traditional village and three local wineries to taste different varieties of wine whilst enjoying beautiful views the sunset at your final winery.

At each winery, you will have the chance to taste some of Santorini finest wines such as Nikteri, Vinsanto and Assyrtiko with special local delicacies. Sample many different varieties of wine and taste some of the best traditional dishes that are integral to the island. Explore the cellars of each winery and learning the wine making techniques.

* Please note the itinerary above is a sample which can be tailored to your preferences and needs. You can exclude or include additional points of interest.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • English fluent speaking local driver
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Cruise ship passengers – Cable car tickets are: (€ 6 per person / each way)
  • Lunch, refreshments
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Meeting and Pickup

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We will contact you before your tour to specify where you want to be collected from and to confirm your preferred start time. We can collect from your hotel, airport, port (and old port in Thira), and the cable cars in Thira.

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Estate Argyros

OPTION 1: Trading for more than 100 years from an old Canava in Episkopi Gonia, Argyros Estate Winery has since built a modern winery with a stunning visitor’s centre. There are vines that date back as far as the 1850s, which acquaint to some of the oldest vines on the island. The Argyros family now produces three Assyrtiko wines, an Aidani, a full-bodied red from the Mavrotragano grape and three Vinsantos.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Art Space Gallery and Music Bar

OPTION 2: Art Space, a unique Art Centre built within the pumice rock – carved chambers of an old winery which is located in the small village of Exo Gonia, operating since 1999, offering visitors a chance to taste the highest quality of wines.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Venetsanos Winery

OPTION 3: A charming winery located in the village of Megalochori. Venetsanos Winery was built by the Venestanos family into a cliff in 1947, the Winery is in the most stunning position of Santorini, as it is carved into nature. Wine Tastings take place on a rocky terrace overlooking the magnificent caldera of Santorini.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Gavalas Winery

OPTION 4: A favourite to many, Gavalas winery is a small and intimate winery located in Megalochori. A family boutique winery with a tradition of three centuries, and a history of 5 generations of wine making. Gavalas offer an intimate wine tasting experience in Megalochori Village.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Hatzidakis Winery

OPTION 5: A winery founded in 1997 in an abandoned vineyard is located in the village of Pyrgos. Try the vintage wines of Hatzidakis, made from their organic grape variety ‘Aidani’ in their cave-like tasting rooms carved into the side of the mountain.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Domaine Sigalas

OPTION 6: A small, intimate, scenic winery founded in 1991 and located in the village Oia. Sigalas originally started making his wine from his home, and today bottles more than 350,000 a year. Enjoy your wine tasting in the vineyards with traditional snacks and good views of the sunset.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos

OPTION 7: Santorini is famous around the world for its winemaking, the Koutsougiannopoulos Wine Museum entails of everything you would like to know about winemaking in Santorini. Visit the wine museum and get a taste of what is like to be a winemaker in Santorini. Nestled in a cave 8 metres below ground and 300 metres long, you will get a tour of the wine museum, and then experience wine tasting in their boutique winery.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Private Wine Tasting Tour in Thira?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • English fluent speaking local driver
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Visit 3 wineries and taste a selection of 12-15 different wines
  • Basic travel insurance
  • Wine Tasting and an assortment of local cheese and olives
  • Admissions and tasting fees
  • Hotel, cruise port, or airport pick up and drop off
  • Cruise ship passengers – Cable car tickets are: (€ 6 per person / each way)
  • Lunch, refreshments

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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