Private Sunset Wine Experience, Santorini
Learn about the island's unique winemaking heritage with this private excursion to a museum, village, and cliffside winery.
Overview
Highlights
- Discover Santorini's ancient winemaking heritage at the Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum
- Step into the past as you stroll around the charming medieval village of Pyrgos
- Head to a clifftop winery to sip local varietals as the sun sets over the caldera
- Get a local's perspective on the island and its wines from your expert driver and guide
Know before you go
4h
All ages
Private
Tasting of four Santorini wines with local snacks
What you'll do
This private afternoon experience starts when your knowledgeable driver picks you up at your hotel. From there, you'll set off for the village of Vothonas and the Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum for a fascinating introduction to Santorini's rich winemaking heritage. Learn about the island's ancient and indigenous grape varieties, and discover traditional viticulture tools and techniques still used today. There's also a tasting area for you to sample four of Santorini's most famous wine varieties, like a white assyrtiko and the sweet vinsanto, accompanied by local snacks.
Next, head just a few minutes down the road to Pyrgos, the highest village in Santorini. With its charming architecture and panoramic views, this spot is a photographer's paradise, so keep your camera close. Stroll through its narrow paths lined with traditional stone houses, and get a feel for traditional island life amid its sleepy streets. You'll end the afternoon at one of Santorini's renowned cliffside wineries, where you'll be just in time to catch a spectacular sunset over the caldera.
Start times
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What's included
- Knowledgeable driver
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
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