Santorini Cultural Highlights with Farm-to-Table Food & Wine
Overview
Combination of authentic locations, local agriculture, and genuine hospitality — far from the typical tourist routes.
You won’t just see Santorini — you’ll experience it. From walking through traditional villages like Pyrgos or Megalochori, to panoramic views at Prophet Elias Monastery, and finally visiting Nomikos Estate — a real working family farm — every stop connects you with the island’s culture and traditions.
Unlike standard tours, this experience focuses on:
• Authentic, non-crowded locations
• Direct interaction with local producers and agriculture
• Farm-to-table cuisine made on-site with local ingredients
• A relaxed pace with personal attention
• A deeper understanding of Santorini beyond the famous caldera views
What's Included
- Bottled water • Bottled water •
- Professional tour leader/driver. Comfortable transportation. Professional tour leader/driver
- • Insightful commentary and knowledge about Santorini — including history, daily life, agriculture, wine, architecture, and local products
- Meals Light farm-to-table meal with local food tasting • One glass of local wine or traditional Greek spirit. The Extra Cost per person 25€
Meeting and Pickup
Our tour offers pickup from your hotel option. This means that we'll contact you through Viator to arrange the meeting point and time. Please ensure your phone number is provided. Using WhatsApp can make communication easier.For customers who don't respond to our calls or messages two hours before the tour's starting time, please meet us at our tour meeting point outside the local central bus station in Fira at the tour's start time.CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: Please note that we cannot meet you at the old port of Fira, as it is not accessible by vehicles. If you haven't responded to our calls, the meeting point will be outside the local central bus station in Fira at the start time of the tour.
Mitropoleos Street
Thira 847 00, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Begin your experience with a visit to one of Santorini’s most charming traditional villages (Pyrgos or Megalochori) — where you’ll wander through quiet alleys, admire white-washed houses, blue domes, the authentic character of island life away from the crowds.
A scenic drive to Prophet Elias Monastery, the highest point of the island. Enjoy breathtaking 360° panoramic views over Santorini — a perfect photo stop.
The highlight of your journey takes place at Nomikos Estate, a family-run farm, dedicated to preserving Santorini’s culinary heritage. You’ll stroll through cultivated fields of cherry tomatoes, capers, fava beans, and aromatic herbs while learning how local farmers successfully grow produce in volcanic soil with minimal rainfall.
Relax and enjoy a freshly prepared farm-to-table meal featuring authentic Santorini flavors, including:
- Santorini cherry tomatoes with capers and cucumber
- Traditional fava
- Sun-dried tomato & tomato paste
- Eggplant dip
- Grilled zucchini with cream
- Homemade bread and pistachio
Your meal is paired with a glass of local wine or traditional Greek spirit, offering a true taste of the island’s gastronomy in a peaceful countryside setting.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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. • Bottled water •.
- Professional tour leader/driver. Comfortable transportation. Professional tour leader/driver.
- • Insightful commentary and knowledge about Santorini — including history, daily life, agriculture, wine, architecture, and local products.
- Meals. Light farm-to-table meal with local food tasting • One glass of local wine or traditional Greek spirit. The Extra Cost per person 25€.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Santorini Cultural Highlights with Farm-to-Table Food & Wine is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Santorini Cultural Highlights with Farm-to-Table Food & Wine 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• Bottled water •
- Professional tour leader/driver. Comfortable transportation. Professional tour leader/driver
- • Insightful commentary and knowledge about Santorini — including history, daily life, agriculture, wine, architecture, and local products
- MealsLight farm-to-table meal with local food tasting • One glass of local wine or traditional Greek spirit. The Extra Cost per person 25€
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
