Historical and Wine Tour
Overview
This 4 hour private tour will take you on a journey to discover the history of Santorini. Known for its beauty, the important history of Santorini is often overlooked. This tour will enlighten you with the rich history of the island, with the chance to explore the fantastic preserved prehistoric ruins of Akrotiri. You will have the chance to walk through the 4,000-year-old site, one of the most significant prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. You will have the opportunity to see how the old inhabitants of Akrotiri lived, and take a look at the unique paintings. End your tour with a trip to two local wineries of your choice, and sample 12 different wine styles paired with cheese and other snacks. You will also visit some of Santorini’s hidden gems of the island during the tour.
What's Included
- English fluent speaking local driver
- Round-trip transportation
- Wine Tasting
- Basic travel insurance
- Water provided
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site Entrance Fees
- Hotel, cruise port, or airport pick up and drop off
- Lunch, refreshments
- Cruise ship passengers – Cable car tickets are: (€ 6 per person / each way)
Meeting and Pickup
We will contact you before your tour to specify where you want to be collected from. We can collect from your hotel, airport, port (and old port in Thira), and tha cable cars in Thira.
What To Expect
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Akrotiri Archaeological Site
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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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- English fluent speaking local driver.
- Round-trip transportation.
- Wine Tasting.
- Basic travel insurance.
- Water provided.
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site Entrance Fees.
- Hotel, cruise port, or airport pick up and drop off.
- Lunch, refreshments.
- Cruise ship passengers – Cable car tickets are: (€ 6 per person / each way).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Historical and Wine Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Historical and Wine Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- English fluent speaking local driver
- Round-trip transportation
- Wine Tasting
- Basic travel insurance
- Water provided
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site Entrance Fees
- Hotel, cruise port, or airport pick up and drop off
- Lunch, refreshments
- Cruise ship passengers – Cable car tickets are: (€ 6 per person / each way)
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
