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Half Day Private Wine Tasting Tour in Thira

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| Santorini, Greece

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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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 and 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
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

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

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.

Options & Pricing

What To Expect

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

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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 (EEST). 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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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

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 (EEST).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

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.

The following is NOT included:

Cruise ship passengers – Cable car tickets are: (€ 6 per person / each way).
Lunch, refreshments.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025

Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?

A:

If 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 2025

Q: Is this an accessible tour?

A:

Accessibility information for the Half Day Private Wine Tasting Tour in Thira is as follows:

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half Day Private Wine Tasting Tour in Thira will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat 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 2024