Explore the myths and legends of Santorini on a 5-hour history and wine tasting tour. Visit the Akrotiri excavations, one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Visit 3 wineries and taste their delicious volcanic wines.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- At your accommodation, the Fira town cable car, JTR airport, and Athinios port.
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the ruins of Akrotiri, a prehistoric Bronze Age site
- Visit 3 different wineries and learn about local viticulture
- Taste 12 wines from Santorini and other parts of Greece
Full description
Uncover the fascinating past of Santorini on a 5-hour guided tour. Explore the excavations at Akrotiri, a prehistoric Bronze Age city. During the Minoan volcanic eruption some 3,600 years ago the city was frozen in time by volcanic ash.
On this tour that’s priced for a group of up to 4 persons you’ll admire the elaborate drainage system, the sophisticated multi-storied buildings, magnificent wall paintings and excavated furniture and vessels.
Discover evidence of wine making that has been estimated to date back to the 3rd millennium BC, making Santorini one of the oldest wine-making regions in the world.
Visit 3 of the island’s wineries and learn about Santorini’s unique viticulture traditions. Taste a selection of 12 different wine styles from across Santorini and Greece – including Assyrtiko, Nykteri and the sublimely sweet Vinsanto wine.
Includes
- Pick up and drop off at your preferred location
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking local guide for groups of 4 or more people
- 3 traditional local wineries
- Personalized intimate wine experience
- 12 mini-glasses during a wine-tasting tutorial
- Entrance fee to Akrotiri ruins, which is €12 per person
- Food or drink
- Gratuities (optional)
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Head covering or kippah
- Towel
- Camera
- Comfortable clothes
Know before you go
- Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent who assumes full responsibility during the tour
- Additional assistance will be provided if required
- This tour will be customized to your own itinerary
- It is recommended to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and a camera
- Your local guide is not allowed to guide you at the Akrotiri ruins
- If you do not show up for the tour you will not be entitled to a refund