· Visit a local wineries of Santorini, producing some of the most famous Greek wines

· Taste up to 5 different kinds of local wines along with platters of local cheeses and snacks 

· Explore the viticulture of Santorini on-site with the help of your expert guide

· Enjoy the unique sunset of Santorini, either from the most famous spot which is Oia, or from a spot recommended by the locals at an idyllic location hinged on the westernmost tip of the island.

Santorini is known for its production of internationally-renowned wines, due to its particular volcanic terrain, viticulture, and geology. Set on a 4-hour wine tasting tour to 2 different award-winning local wineries and taste the richness that Santorini's vineyard has to offer.

Your personal wine-expert guide will introduce you to the viticulture of the island that carries a heritage of thousands of years. Get to know up-close the impressive vineyards of Santorini, weaved like straw baskets to protect the precious grapes from the harsh winds, and taste the pearl-sized sweet fruits enriched with the minerals of the volcanic land. The most representative varietal wines of the Thirian land such as the Assyrtiko, Nykteri and the sweetly-flavored Vinsanto will be waiting for you to taste them at your last stop, being accompanied by a carefully selected variety of snacks and of local treats.

The final touch of your day will be the multi-hued, globally-famous sunset of Santorini. There is nothing metaphysical about it, is it? The Earth rotates, day gradually gives way to night, the sun sinks over the horizon and because its rays must travel larger distance through the atmosphere before reaching our retinas, blue, violet, green yellow and orange wave lengths of light are increasingly filtered out, leaving only red wave of light. All of this is more magical on Santorini because the viewing “gallery” is located at the top of a 300 m cliff and the burning disk of the sun seems to sink into the sea and the horizon thus giving you a memorable, experience of exquisite beauty.

Prices include

• Hotel /apartment pickup (for downtown Athens)
• Private transfer either to Athens international Airport or to Piraeus or Rafina  Port
• Private transfer to and from the winery in Santorini island with an A/C, smoke-free luxury vehicle

• An English-speaking professional wine specialist
• Wine tasting of 5 indigenous varieties
• All admission fees and all tastings
• Car fuel
• All taxes and VAT

Not included

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel/apartment pick-up / drop off (can be arranged)
• Anything else you would like to order or purchase from the winery
• All meals and drinks

Duration

5 hours

Activity Level

Easy-moderate

Group type             

Private or Small related member Groups

Notes      

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate

Post Covid 19 Policy:

Vehicles will be sanitized before every pick up. Hands sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop. There can be maximum 6 clients in an 8 seater minivan to secure social distance among participants (for shared small group tours only). Face masks available for clients. Guides will wear facemasks. Fresh trash bag will be place in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of the tours.

The above Covid-19 Protocols are subject to change according to the Greek State guidelines and the course of the pandemic.

Cancellation policy

Please refer to our Terms of Service section for further information

Departure details

Traveler pickup is offered.

Pick up  is included from all centrally located Athens hotels and apartments. Just inform us during the booking of the hotel you are staying at, or apartment address. If the hotel /apartment is not accessible (e.g narrowness, pedestrian area) we will appoint a nearby meeting point for picking you up. You will receive an email or text msg from us with the exact pick up time the day before the start of the tour.

Languages

English

What is the spoken language?   

The tour language is English. More languages are available upon request subjected to availability.

What should I bring with me?                                                                                                        

Since your visit might include a fair bit of walking, it is recommended that you

• Wear light hiking shoes or comfortable, rubber sole shoes
• During the summer months, bring along with you a hat, sun glasses, sunscreen and wear light-colored clothing
• Waterproof jacket/membrane (for the rainy days)
• Your own personal water bottle. As part of our environmental policy and actions, we are committed to eliminating the use of plastic water bottles.
• Prepare yourself for an exciting experience & bring along your camera so you can capture the best moments of the activity, and to capture the stunning view from atop the Caldera and the colors of a spectacular sunset which will leave you spellbound.

What are the acceptable payment methods?

Via Athens Quality Tours and Transfers accepts the following payment methods:

1. Bank to Bank Wire / Transfer to a bank account
2. Payment via PayPal

for all services booked through the website of viaathenstours.gr. Please read in our Terms of Service, under the Modes of Payment section for detail information.

What happens in case of bad weather?

Fortunately, the weather in Greece is mild and warm during the most time of the year. In case of rain, though, you will be timely notified about any changes in your scheduled walk.