Santorini History & Wine

Overview

The history of the buried with volcanic ash prehistoric town of Akrotiri and the rich heritage of Santorini’s viniculture unfold its secrets as you embark on this full of History and Wine Guided tour.

About this activity

Tour Description

In this tour you have the chance to visit the Akrotiri Archaeological Site with an official licensed guide. He offers you the opportunity to discover one of the most significant prehistoric settlements of the Aegean sea, which is called the “Greek Pompeii”.

We continue with visits and guidance by our sommelier to 2 wineries where we will find out everything about the history of Santorini wine and taste its fine and famous varieties. We will have the pleasure of enjoying the extraordinary sunset by drinking Vinsanto, the exquisite sweet wine of Santorini, in a unique location with fantastic views of the caldera. Moreover, we will visit the production facilities of the wineries thus a museum where you will get to know the history of wine production on the island.

• Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum
• Venetsanos Winery

This tour will fill you with unique images, great tastes, historical knowledge and unforgettable experiences!

The tour ends at your Hotel or at the Cable Car terminal, in Fira for Cruise Ship guests.

*Please note, if you make a last-minute booking for your wine tour there is a case to find unavailability in a winery. Then, we will modify your wine tour with another winery with similar amenities.

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Includes

Round-trip transportation
English-speaking driver
Wine Tasting and an assortment of local cheece and olives
Licensed tour guide in Akrotiri Archeological site

Excludes

Entrance fees to Akrotiri Excavations (€12 per person)
Cable car tickets for cruise passengers (€6 per person / each way)

Important information

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  
• Akrotiri Excavations are closed every Monday and Thursday after 3pm and some specific holidays
  
• Most travelers can participate