On this tour, you will enjoy three of Santorini’s most distinctive wineries with the guidance of a certified sommelier. You will go away knowing that Santorini was there, holding your glass and your views and showing you with grace the essence of beauty and wine.
This tour is designed to stimulate your tastes and take your breath away for an entire 5-hours. During this time, you will explore the best of Santorini wines on offer while getting to know the most treasured sights and landscapes of the island at the sunset hour. You will have the opportunity to be greeted by and enjoy three of the island’s most distinctive wineries. Alongside your wine tasting, you will be shown around the cellars and learn how the wine was produced, bottled, and matured.
Gavalas Winery, situated in the traditional village of Megalochori on Santorini, stands as one of the island’s oldest wineries. Led by fourth-generation winemaker George Gavalas and his son Vagelis, the family is dedicated to showcasing Santorini’s unique terroir. Focused on limited production, Gavalas Winery crafts wines from indigenous varieties such as Assyrtiko, Aidani, Mandilaria, and Mavrotragano. Visitors are invited to experience the passion and tradition of Gavalas Winery through guided tours and intimate tastings, discovering the essence of Santorini in every sip.
Traces its roots back to 1952. It is inextricably linked to Santorini’s volcanic vineyards and winemaking tradition. Nowadays, their wines keep earning prizes at international and domestic competitions while they are currently the third largest winery of Santorini in terms of production volume.
This wine estate is located on a beach, on the east side of the island, between Kamari and Monolithos hamlets. Its industrial stone building was once a tomato factory, built at the beginning of the 1900´s and was used up until the 1970´s for making aromatic tomato purée from local cherry tomatoes. Today, it has been transformed into a modern winery with high-tech equipment and cutting-edge facilities that guarantee contemporary winemaking and ideal conditions for high-quality production.
It was established in 1903, but the Argyros family has been involved in wine production for decades before that. It is the largest private owner of vineyards in Santorini and the current landholdings exceed 120 ha, a vast, four-generations-long investment.
This wine estate was founded in 1997 and today still cultivates 10 hectares of vineyards and most of them are organic.
It is located in front of the sea, in the area of the Kolumbo volcano, in Oia. Established in 2017, OENO P focuses on producing high-quality wines that highlight the unique characteristics of Santorini’s volcanic terroir. The winery cultivates indigenous grape varieties such as Assyrtiko, Athiri, and Aidani, which thrive in the island’s mineral-rich soils. OENO P has quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest wines in Santorini, attracting wine lovers from around the world. The winery’s commitment to quality and its picturesque location make it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the rich wine culture of the island.
In Greek, Anhydrous means “without water.” This winery creates unique wines, created by the earth, the volcanic rocks, and the sea breeze. These elements are reflected in the fruit meeting the smoky minerals and the incredible levels of acidity and the solid structure.
Located on beautiful Santorini, the Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum has everything a visitor would want to know about winemaking in one of the most unique places on earth.
Domaine Sigalas is one of the most prominent exporters of Greek wines worldwide, and the winery’s renowned, award-winning labels are also available across Greece.
Boutari is one of the most awarded and most historical companies of quality wine making in Greece. Founded in 1989, Boutari Winery has a rich history of winemaking on the island. It combines traditional methods with modern techniques to produce high-quality wines that showcase the unique terroir of Santorini.
The winery is situated very close to the port, overlooking the magnificent caldera of Santorini. It was built in 1947 by the Venetsanos family and became the first industrial winery on the island.
Yiannis was a great tour guide for our day in Santorini, Greece. My son, my daughter, and I thoroughly enjoyed our day exploring the island and seeing all of the amazing sights of the “real” Santorini. He was very accommodating and knowledgeable, and we really enjoyed learning about the soil that grows the incredible grapes on the island. Our wine tasting was phenomenal and we learned so much from Yiannis. I would highly recommend him for a guide if you’d like to enjoy a unique experience on Santorini