Private Santorini History & Wine Tasting Tour

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 3 traditional island wineries.

Stop At: Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri 84700 Greece

Uncover the myths and history of Santorini on a 5-hour guided tour of the Akrotiri excavations, a prehistoric Bronze Age city. During the Minoan volcanic eruption some 3,600 years ago the city was frozen in time by ash that fell. Some speculate that this is the origin of Atlantis, a mythical city lost in time.

Admire the elaborate drainage system, the sophisticated multi-storied buildings, their magnificent wall paintings, excavated furniture and vessels that show the former settlement’s great prosperity. Discover evidence of winemaking that has been estimated to date back to the 3rd Millennium BC, making Santorini one of the oldest winemaking regions in the world.

Continue your wine discovery by strolling through the island’s basket vines at 3 wineries and learn about Santorini’s unique viticulture traditions. Taste a selection of 13 different wine styles from across Santorini and Greece, such as Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and the sublimely sweet Vinsanto wine.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Estate Argyros, Episkopi Gonia, 84700 Greece

Visit estate Argyros and taste 4 different glass of wines with an appetizer from Santorini.

Duration: 55 minutes

Stop At: Anhydrous Winery, Fira 847 00 Greece

Visit Avantis winery and taste 4 different glasses of Santorini's wine.

Duration: 55 minutes

Stop At: Venetsanos Winery, Eparchiaki Odos Firon-Ormou Perissis, Megalochori 84701 Greece

Visit Venetsanos winery and taste 5 different glasses of Santorini's wine.

Duration: 1 hour

Sample Menu

• Starter with cheese platter