Santorini: Small Group Tour of 3 Local Wineries
ID: GYG602883-1012477
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the wines of Santorini on a small group tour with hotel transfers. Learn about local wine production and indulge in the exquisite flavors of Greek wines with a cheese and charcuterie platter.
Get picked up from your hotel and head to your first stop, Estate Argyros. The winery offers a captivating experience for wine enthusiasts. The expansive tasting room, nestled in the heart of their vineyard estate, boasts stunning ocean views, creating a picturesque setting for wine exploration.
Learn how the winery focuses predominantly on cultivating and utilizing the white Assyrtiko grape, capturing the essence of the island's terroir. Beyond Assyrtiko, Argyros showcases their expertise with an Aidani wine, adding a unique dimension to their offerings.
After Estate Argyros, go to the Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum. Visit this museum, located in a cave, and get a glimpse into the life of a winemaker at Koutsogiannopoulos Winery. The winery offers a variety of wines, categorized as young or aged white and red wines, rosé, semisweet, and sweet wines.
From the museum, head to Venetsanos Winery, located in Megalochori. Admire traditional Cycladic architecture and stunning views of the caldera and volcanic cliffs. Venetsanos Winery presents a handful of wines for tasting, predominantly crafted from Assyrtiko and Mandilaria grapes.
Established in 1947, the winery is the island's first industrial winery. Notably, the winery was constructed in an interesting way, from above and moving downwards, adding to its distinctive charm and providing a picturesque setting for your wine-tasting experience.
Following your wine-tasting experience, you will be taken back to your hotel, filled with new knowledge of Greek wine.
Highlights
- Embark on a delightful tour to savor the distinctive flavors of Santorini
- Immerse yourself in the rich history of wine production on the island
- Taste different wines while enjoying a cheese and charcuterie platter
- Sip wine from Mandilaria and Assyrtiko grapes, cultivated in volcanic soil
- Gain insight into traditions that make Santorini wines truly exceptional
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.