Tour Type: Santorini winery tours by Golden Ibex tours & events
Santorini winery tour provide a unique opportunity to taste some of the most famous local grape varieties and visit historic production vineyards. During these tours, you can learn about the ancient vineyards in the area, the rich volcanic soils that make the local wine unique and see how Santorini’s wines are made. During the summer Santorini winery tour, you will be amazed by the vibrant colors of the vines and their remarkable contrast with island’s red and black volcanic soil. The peculiar climate of Santorini, characterized by high temperatures and humidity during the night hours, along with the unique volcanic soil, makes the island ideal for producing high-quality wines. Santorini has over 65 local grape varieties, including the Assyrtiko, Nykteri, Mavrotragano, Vinsanto, Athiri and Aidani.
During the Santorini winery tour, you will take a magical journey through time. Firstly, you will visit small traditional villages and walk through the narrow alleys where pirates used to steal the unique Vinsanto for their long voyages. You will also visit some of Santorini’s most famous award-winning wineries with a history of over 300 years and discover a 3,500-year tradition of winemaking. The experts will show you the production areas and vineyards and explain the winemaking methods. Finally, you will enjoy unique combinations of food and wine. White wines combined with local cheeses, red wines with spicy salami, and dessert wines with dehydrated fruits.
BEST OF SANTORINI
Experience the best of our island with a 6-hour journey across Santorini, led by our passionate local guides. During this tour, you will discover the timeless Pyrgos, take in breathtaking volcano vistas from Firostefani, and wander the streets of Oia. To enhance your experience, the itinerary includes a tasting of four distinctive Santorini wines and a leisurely lunch at a seaside restaurant featuring sweeping views of the Aegean.
SANTORINI COOKING CLASS – EAT LIKE A LOCAL
Step into the heart of Santorini and savor a private cooking and lunch adventure that feels truly authentic. Grandma Litsa will welcome you with a big smile and stories about life on the island. She teaches you how to make your favorite Greek dishes using the freshest local ingredients. Alongside her, our guide tells you about Santorini’s past and lively way of life. After cooking, everyone sits down to share a meal of local foods, and you get to take home easy recipes to try yourself.
SANTORINI WINE TOURS
Step into the world of Santorini’s celebrated wines with our four-hour introductory tour. Discover the island’s iconic landscapes as you wander through time-honoured vineyards, feel the volcanic earth beneath your feet and uncover the secrets of our winemaking heritage. Your journey continues with a guided tour of our production facilities, leading to a tasting of rare local grape varieties. Savor each sip alongside Greek cheeses, artisanal cold cuts, and beloved island delicacies, then finish on a sweet note with our signature Vinsanto wines and handcrafted Vinsanto chocolates.
AROMA OF SANTORINI
Your tour starts with pickup from your hotel or another place you choose, then takes you to Megalochori to see its old buildings and learn about local traditions. Next, you visit the family-run Gavalas Winery for a guided look at how they make wine and to taste four local wines. The tour continues to Firostefani to see the caldera and the famous blue-domed church, then ends in Oia, where you join your guide to explore the settlement and enjoy its world-famous sunset over the Aegean Sea.
ONCE UPON A TIME
As locals, we welcome you to slip through hidden doorways and become part of the island’s unfolding story. Join our “Once upon a time tour,” where each stop reveals a new secret, created from our love for Santorini. Go on a trip full of unknown stories, hidden wonders, and the chance to make lasting memories and new friends. The island’s old mysteries are waiting for you to find them.