Santorini Wine Tour

Santorini Wine Tour
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the rich 3,500-year history of winemaking, immerse in the unique process and taste acclaimed wines.
  • Visit three of Santorini's most renowned wine estates, stepping into the heart of the island's vibrant viticulture.
  • Discover the island's unique grape varieties and bush-training system, an experience exclusively provided by this immersive tour.
  • Sample organic wines like Nykteri, Assyrtiko, and Vinsanto, paired with local cheese and olives.
Price: $188.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Culinary / Food
Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 5-minute cable car ride (not included, approximately 6 EUR each way) is required to reach your departure location.
Food/Beverage Provided Wine tasting
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable, casual seasonal clothing and comfortable shoes.
Restrictions Guests must be able to get in and out of transportation required to tour site. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Santorini Wine Tour

During this 4-hour small group tour you will visit three of Santorini's most acclaimed wine estates for an up close and personal peek into the process of wine making.

Explore the vineyards and learn about the different grape varietals as well as the 3,500-year history of wine making. The unique soils on this volcanic island help make Santorini a world heritage site for wine production.

Santorini is immune to a grapevine pest as its volcanic soil contains none of the clay that is necessary for the parasite to survive. As a result, many of the roots found on the vines on Santorini are centuries old. The grape growers of Santorini use a unique bush-training system, known as koulara, to grow the grapes. As the vines grow, they are woven into baskets with the grapes facing toward the inside of the ring.

The island is most famously known for its indigenous white grape varieties though some wines are made from international varieties and from indigenous red grapes as well.

Sample organic wines, such as Nykteri, Assyrtiko, and Vinsanto accompanied by local delicacies such as fresh cheese and olives.

If you love fine wines, this is the tour for you! Reserve now.