Santorini Wine Tasting and History Small Group Tour
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Santorini Wine Tasting and History Small Group Tour
By Santorini Experts
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Ages 18-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Food tasting
- Wine tasting
- Local wine expert guide, sommelier
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entry/Admission - Gavalas Winery
- Entry/Admission - Estate Argyros
- Entry/Admission - Anhydrous Winery
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Pickup details- For the villages along the cliff side there are certain pick up points, as most of the hotels are not accessible by car.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21559P8- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21559P8
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- ginalL1081YK0 contributionsGreat hike- money well worth it!Kathrin was excellent guide in what became a private tour since it was just my friend and I on the hike ftom Fira to Oia. She spoke about the island, the caldera, and stopped to highlight many of the interesting spots along the way. It’s a must do for people who like to sight see on foot! You could do yourself but then you wouldn’t get expertise of Katrin. she ‘s awesome!!Written 11 November 2024
- Luv2TrvlWW0 contributionsWonderful day trip around Santorini (Thira)Our first activity with Santorini Experts was to experience a tour of Thira with Agatha. We had customized the itinerary a bit, as we did not want to visit Oia on this outing. Agatha picked us up from our accommodations, and she was a delight. Full of history and great information. We visited the highest peak on the island for outstanding views, then to Megalochori, where we walked around this beautiful town. Lots of interesting stops, including red beach, black beach and windmills, and an amazing lunch. It was an awesome day. Agatha was a fantastic guide and great company. She is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, it made it such an enjoyable outing. I would highly recommend her as a guide, and Santorini Experts tour company.Written 1 November 2024
- Luv2TrvlWW0 contributionsAmazing trip to ThirassiaOur second activity with Santorini Experts was to visit Thirassia Island with Kathrin. She picked us up from our accommodations, and drove us to the ferry dock, where we boarded the ferry for a quick crossing to the island. Great views along the way. A long climb up the stairs from the harbour to the town (not for the faint of heart) yielded great views (recommend you do this in the morning to avoid the heat). The town is charming and we walked around exploring, with Kathrin passionately describing the challenges these villagers face, and the history of the area. We then walked out of town, to visit the cave dwellings, since abandoned, and learned about how people lived in these caves until the 70's. From there we were picked and brought to a lovely restaurant for an amazing meal, then back to Thira on the ferry. Kathrin was a wonderful guide and great company. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made it such an enjoyable outing. I would highly recommend her tour company.Written 1 November 2024
- M3541SWdavidg0 contributionsAccessible Santorini Experts TourReally wanted to see some of Santorini from our cruise, but most tours said not accessible and we almost gave up! I emailed Santorini Experts and they came up with a perfect 4 hour, personalised tour for us! Kathrin was our driver / tour guide, she was the perfect host, made every aspect seamless, from pre-advice regarding the cable car, meeting us and dropping us off at the end. Kathrin has a wealth of knowledge regarding Santorini and I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend Santorini Experts, especially if you have accessible needs.Written 21 October 2024
- 394meghanl0 contributionsGreat way to spend an afternoon on our honeymoon!Our wine tour with El was the highlight of our trip! She was very knowledgable about winemaking in the region and great company in general. It was great to learn more about Santorini and spend the afternoon with a local!Written 20 October 2024
- N1171VVjulies0 contributionsFabulous Caldera Hike - Exceeded ExpectationsSantorini Experts was an absolute pleasure to work with on our recent trip to Santorini. We were a group of five, wanting to hike from Fira to Oia with transportation back to the cable car after lunch in Oia. Kathrin couldn't have been more helpful in advance of our trip. She answered all communication promptly, tailored the experience to our wishes and was flexible when our number changed. Agatha was a lovely guide, so warm, friendly and wise. We didn't think we needed a guide (we really just needed the confirmed return transport) but we were so wrong. She made the hike so much more meaningful, and we learned a great deal. She even let me hang on tightly to her arm as we navigated a bit of a narrow downhill stretch. Everyone was on time, accessible and communicated exceptionally well. Highly recommend!Written 19 October 2024
- dawn3213210 contributionsFantastic Tour!I contacted Santorini Experts to arrange a 4-hour tour for our group of 10. I explained that we wanted to see the island, learn some history, see the major sights and cities, and maybe fit in a wine tasting! A tour was created for us that met all of these requests. Communication with the office at Santorini Experts couldn't have been better. Questions and requests were promptly replied to, and directions for meeting our guide were right on target. Our guide Elisa was outstanding! She was knowledgeable, answered our many questions, and was a joy to be with. The van was comfortable and our driver did a fantastic job of drop off and pick up, since a couple of people in our group needed to limit their walking. We arrived by boat and had a fixed amount of time to visit Santorini. Santorini Experts made the best use of that time. I can't recommend them enough!Written 14 October 2024
- nancywS9416SN0 contributionsA private Tour in SantoriniBooking the First Impressions private tour with Santorini Experts was definitely a highlight of our port of call in Greece. Kathrin made the booking process very easy and the lovely Agatha met us at the exit of the upper cable car station in Fira holding a sign with our name. Agatha shared her knowledge of Santorini with such passion and energy that you couldn't help but fall in love with the island too. We can't thank you enough for such an amazing day that we will never forget.Written 10 October 2024
- Trip195862655840 contributionsA Fabulous Day!The 6 hours we spent touring Santorini with our expert guide Elisa and driver Tasso were spectacular! We saw and learned so much about the island - a whole lot more than we would have with a large group tour or on our own. Highly recommend Santorini Experts!Written 2 October 2024
- marleen7400 contributionsA breath taking tour of SantoriniIf you want to take a "quick view of Santorini" with beautiful views and interesting history, this tour should not be missed. Elena from Santorini's Luxury Travel was our guide, assisted by George our driver. They gave us a wonderful never to forget tour. They know all about the island and tailored the tour to our interests. Made sure we had pictures of all the beautiful sights. Don't miss this!Written 23 September 2024
- craig s0 contributionsHighly recommendedFor our travelling group of 18 Elisa provided us all a superb day. As well as being a fascinating person to listen to, she provided all the facts and stories on point. Highly recommend Santoniri Tours and especially Elisa for you all.Written 22 September 2024
- jenniferkC1570GI0 contributionsAmazing private tour of SantoriniFabulous tour and guide we loved Santorini Private tour was amazing!!! Wine tasting was fantastic. Unbelievable views.Written 27 August 2024
- Z5354QOsarahh0 contributionsBest tour ! See all spots without crowdsWe had the best time with Elisa! Honestly the most ideal way to see the island. They completely customized the tour and we all felt that this was the best tour we did on our entire Europe trip! Highly recommend.Written 20 July 2024
- Trek683973245690 contributionsExcellent 6 hour tour, Thanks Sabina and KatherinExcellent tour with Sabina our friendly, fantastic and knowledgeable guide, highly appreciated and recommended. Thanks.Written 28 June 2024
- Vanessa B0 contributionsSpectacular views, informative guide.Led by our guide in a perfect size group of 4, we had a very informative and spectacular walk up to Oia. The going was tough at times ( steep inclines and tough stone underfoot - wear supportive trainers !) but the small group allowed us to tailor the pace to allow for photo and water stops . The views are very special indeed and go across to the Aegean too . We set off an hour early at the guide’s suggestion given the temperatures hit 30 degrees and the walk ends at the height of the day . We needed all the extra water we brought as well as loads of sunscreen .Written 10 June 2024
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Alex D
Dallas, TX8 contributions
Our tour was wonderful! We got to try three very unique wineries and learn a lot about the island. Markos was an energetic, fun and knowledgeable guide. A lot of fun and you get to try a plethora of different styles of wine and learn about the process to make it.
Written 18 May 2019
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Thank you for writing these beautiful review, we are happy we could spend this afternoon with you and introduce you to the unique tastes of Santorini. All the best
Written 19 May 2019
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Maribeth S
2 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
The event was great. We heard all about Santorini wines, and saw 3 very different wineries. Our guide Sabine was wonderful. She gave us so much information about the island.
Written 14 May 2024
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Amy S
Aurora, CO5 contributions
Sept 2022
Marcos provides a fun, safe and high-quality experience showcasing the best wine Santorini has to offer. Marcos “exports” loads of interesting goodwill and flavors. Highly recommend!
Written 11 September 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to write this glowing review. We hope to see you again in the near future.
Written 3 December 2023
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Janet F
4 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
What a great day of learning about the island of Santorini and about the wines of the island. Catherine was an amazing, kind, friendly, knowledgeable guide.
Written 24 August 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to write this glowing review. We hope to see you again in the near future.
Written 3 December 2023
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v b
1 contribution
Jul 2022
Cancelled on us 24 hours before. I spent a lot of time selecting this exact tour. I scrambled to find a replacement at the last minute that wasn't exactly what we wanted.
Written 15 July 2022
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Dear customer, we appreciate the fact that you found the time to write this review. Unfortunately, we were forced to cancel this booking due to unforeseen health circumstances within our company, as we informed you 24 hours prior to the tour.
Although we strongly believe that we acted with professionalism and honesty, within the timeframe and rules of Viator, it leaves us with great disappointment and surprise that you rated us with 1*. We hope and wish for you that you understand that health and wellbeing are and will be always a priority within our company no matter what rating we receive. Especially after and during the hard times of the pandemic. Thank you.
Written 15 July 2022
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Zoie
6 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
We had an amazing afternoon tasting so many varieties of santorinian wines! Our guide Marcos made the day even better with his knowledge and great sense of humour, we learnt so much about Greece from him too!
Our group only consist of 4 pax and it was perfect personalization. A must do trip for wine lovers!
Our group only consist of 4 pax and it was perfect personalization. A must do trip for wine lovers!
Written 31 May 2022
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elliemergency
4 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Cancelled tour the day before, so that we have to find something else one day for the day after. Really disappointed.
Written 27 October 2019
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Dear elliemergency,
Firstly we would like to thank you for booking your tour with SantoriniExperts.
We regret to have caused you inconvenience, but we are also very disappointed and confused.
What exactly are you evaluating?
The fact that you booked a SEMI PRIVATE tour where it clearly states in the booking conditions that if the minimum number of participants is not met we have the right to cancel the tour offering an alternative date or refunding the full amount of money. Your booking was for one of the last days of this season and due to the fact that there were not many tourist on the island anymore, your booking unfortunately remained the only one for that day.
Please be informed that we grant the same right to our guests: if for any reason they need to cancel a tour they have booked with us, we do not charge cancellation fee until 24 hours prior the tour.
We kindly suggest you, next time you visit Santorini please go ahead and book our PRIVATE wine tour. It will be carried out even with just one participant.
We are fortunate to have one of the best sommeliers of the island in our team. He will personally guide you through ancient vineyards, take you to three different wineries explaining everything about the unique viticulture and wine production. He will also be sharing his precious knowledge about wine and food pairing and more.
We truly understand your disappointment but feel that this rating is not justified by any means and harms our reputation, therefore we kindly ask you to remove it.
However, we wish you all the best and hope to hear from you next time you visit the island.
Written 4 November 2019
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capri38
blue point26 contributions
Jul 2019
We travelled to Santorini in July 2019 and decided to book a tour about the history of Santorini including a local wine and vineyard tour. our tour, and the entire day was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide Joanna was prompt in picking us up from our hotel and extremely knowledgeable throughout the day. She pointed out so many interesting points of interest as we travelled to three different wineries. Each winery had a different atmosphere and the food pairings were incredible. What made our day unforgettable was the friendship of Joanna. She felt like family to us. She knew the history of the island, as well as being an expert on the wines and pairings. Thank you Joanna for an unforgettable day! Frank and Liz
Written 20 August 2019
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It was a great pleasure to introduce you not only in the history but also in the tastes of our unique island, and we are very happy you enjoyed your tour as much as we did. Thank you for writing this wonderful review. We wish you all the best
Written 22 August 2019
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MelodeSmelko
Tallahassee, FL61 contributions
Sandra was an amazing tour guide and tailored our experience to fit our interests. What a beautiful Island and being short on time, this is the way to see the most. Visiting the family winery & farm was a highlight of our day. The unique growing of the grapes and winemaking is worth the trip.
Written 30 May 2019
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write these nice words about your private tour in Santorini. We always do our best to cater to the needs of our guests, especially if they have only limited time to discover the beauty of our island. We are very happy you enjoyed your day with Sandra. All the best to your family!
Written 6 June 2019
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Msavino
New York City, NY1 contribution
A really good wine tasting tour. Visited 3 great wineries. The highlight of the trip was by far our driver Marcos. We had such an amazing time with him and a ton of laughs. He was an excellent driver and guide. Can’t recommend him enough.
Written 15 May 2019
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Thank you for spending the afternoon with SantoriniExperts and taking the time to write this nice review. We are happy to have made such an impression on you. All the best
Written 19 May 2019
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Hi! Id like to know which wineries the tour visits? Also, if this is a sunset tour?
Thanks!
Written 11 July 2019
Hi
I am trying to book this for Wednesday 23rd May and it has put it for the Tuesday when added to the basket is this not available for the Wednesday?
We already have an appointment on the Tuesday. Can you tell me what other days/dates are available for w/c 21st obviously avoiding the Tuesday!
Thanks
Sarah Goodman
Written 25 April 2018
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