Santorini Ancient Akrotiri & Winery Tour

From€400
5 hours
Santorini, Greece

About this activity

Delve into Santorini's rich history and culture with a guided tour of Ancient Akrotiri and visits to local wineries, complete with wine tastings and scenic views.

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient ruins of Akrotiri
  • Discover Santorini's unique volcanic history
  • Enjoy wine tastings at local wineries
  • Learn about traditional winemaking techniques
  • Experience breathtaking island views

Full description

Uncover the secrets of Santorini's past on this immersive 5-hour tour. Begin with a guided exploration of the ancient Akrotiri archaeological site, where you'll walk through well-preserved ruins that showcase the island's volcanic history. Next, visit two local wineries to sample Santorini's renowned Assyrtiko wine, learning about traditional winemaking methods that have been passed down through generations. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the island's stunning landscapes, making this tour a perfect blend of history, culture, and gastronomy.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Ancient Akrotiri archaeological site
  • Visit to local Santorini wineries with wine tastings
  • Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language for a full experience.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as the tour is primarily outdoors.
  • Confirm the meeting point and time with the tour operator prior to departure.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain at the archaeological site.
  • Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun during outdoor activities.
  • Ensure you have a valid ID if you plan to purchase wine at the wineries.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Good to know

  • Hotel pick-ups will be done to the closest accessible areas; parts of Santorini are in a slope and can't be accessed by vehicles

Traveler reviews

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Prehistoric ruins and wines.

The tour of Akrotiri was amazing! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and easy to listen to. The 3 wineries we went to were amazing and all different . Our guide was also very knowledgeable about the wines and history of the wineries The food was great as well!

47jilleMay 10, 2024TRIPADVISOR

Great experience

We had a wonderful private tour (only 4 of us) of Akrotiri with a guide who was so informative there and then we visited 3 great wineries with Katerina our driver and host. Akrotiri is a must-see and to follow it up with the 3 wineries was so much fun! We highly recommend this tour and Katerina was the best!!

Karen TMay 25, 2023TRIPADVISOR

Private Tour: Akrotiri and Santorini Wineries

We had a fantastic experience with our private tour. Our guide at Akrotiri was extremely knowledgable, and Katarina, our driver and sommelier/wine expert extraordinaire was amazing. She explained all about the uniqueness of Santorini wine, thoroughly explained all of our tastings and was generally just an overall pleasure. Highly recommended.

matthewfM3563TSMay 21, 2023TRIPADVISOR

We had an amazing time!

We had a wonderful time. My husband loved the opportunity to see the ruins as well as visit three wineries. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave a fantastic tour.

D275CRcarolynbMay 26, 2022TRIPADVISOR

Great wines, great tours and tour guides!

This was everything as advertised! Great tours at both places and really nice tour guides. We had a fun time meeting the others in the group and felt safe. The wines and appetizer plates at each winery are plenty and will fill you up. Santorini wines are some of the best I have had.

COItalyFanOct 28, 2021TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Hotel pick-ups will be done to the closest accessible areas; parts of Santorini are in a slope and can't be accessed by vehicles