Private Santorini History and Wine Tasting 5-Hour Tour
Overview
Explore the myths and legends of Santorini on a 5-hour History and Wine Tasting Tour of the Akrotiri excavations by yourself, one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. On this tour, you will also taste delicious volcanic wines at three traditional island wineries.
• Learn about the unique viticulture of Santorini as you explore a wine field.
• Explore the cellars of each winery and see where wines are bottled and matured.
• Sample 10-12 wines, including Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and Vinsanto.
• Pair your tastings with local cheese, dry bread, etc.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transport by vehicle with air-conditioning.
- Mini wine-tasting and information on Greek wines
- Greek cheese, tapas, and snacks alongside wine tastings
- Pickup and drop-off at all car-accessible locations in Santorini
- Local english guide driver
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
• Please advise the activity provider which pickup point you will choose. • The meeting location for cruise ship travelers is at the exit of the cable car upper station. • Cruise ship passengers are tendered out at Santorini Old Harbor, which is inaccessible by car. • The driver will hold a sign with your name on it. If you need custom transportation, please get in touch with us to arrange it. • Time for this tour is flexible if we have availability. • The tours are private for groups of 2 to 18 people, depending on your choice. • Departures are available from April to November every year. We pick up guests from all Santorini hotels and Airbnb. If your accommodation is not on the pickup list, don't worry—we can pick you up. Please advise us manually after completing your booking. • If a hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location within a short walking distance.
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Akrotiri Archaeological Site
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Venetsanos Winery
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Estate Argyros
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Artemis Karamolegos Winery
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The minimum age is 18 years.
- Departures are available from April to November every year.
- We pick up guests from all Santorini hotels and Airbnb. If your accommodation is not on the pickup list, don't worry—we can pick you up. Please advise us manually after completing your booking.
- If a hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location within a short walking distance.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Bottled water.
- Private transport by vehicle with air-conditioning.
- Mini wine-tasting and information on Greek wines.
- Greek cheese, tapas, and snacks alongside wine tastings.
- Pickup and drop-off at all car-accessible locations in Santorini.
- Local english guide driver.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
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 Private Santorini History and Wine Tasting 5-Hour Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Santorini History and Wine Tasting 5-Hour 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
- Bottled water
- Private transport by vehicle with air-conditioning.
- Mini wine-tasting and information on Greek wines
- Greek cheese, tapas, and snacks alongside wine tastings
- Pickup and drop-off at all car-accessible locations in Santorini
- Local english guide driver
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The minimum age is 18 years.
- Departures are available from April to November every year.
- We pick up guests from all Santorini hotels and Airbnb. If your accommodation is not on the pickup list, don't worry—we can pick you up. Please advise us manually after completing your booking.
- If a hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location within a short walking distance.
