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Santorini Through History & Wine Private Bus Tour
4 hours - 8 hours
English, French or Spanish
Private: Only you & your group
Max 8 people
Pick-up/drop-off at central meeting points
There are pre-defined pick-up/drop-off locations, at convenient central spots in most villages
Electronic voucher (e-Ticket)
Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity
Free cancellation
Up to 100% refund according to the cancellation policy
Departure point
There are pre-defined pick-up/drop-off locations, chosen at convenient central spots in most villages. You will be advised after the booking, a pickup location that is closest to your hotel or most convenient for you!
Join a 7-hour multifaceted bus tour and jump at the chance to become acquainted with Santorini’s true essence.
Your guide, who is a Greek archaeologist and an expertise sommelier, will thoroughly enlighten you about the island’s remarkable history and its long winemaking tradition as well. On the way you will also have the opportunity to relish the magnificent landscape of Santorini and the spectacular beauty of the quaint settlements you’ll visit. Transfers to and from the meeting points are included in the price.
First stop is at the prominent Akrotiri village where you’ll visit one of the most important archaeological sites, not only on the island but also in the whole Aegean. Excavations have brought to light a prosperous prehistoric city that had been buried under the volcanic ashes for centuries. During the 1-hour tour you will walk through this well-preserved city, be impressed by its edifices and learn all the impressive facts about it along with your professional tour guide.
After that, you will have a wine tasting experience full of tastes and aromas at three of the most outstanding wineries of the island. At the traditional Megalochori village you’ll visit the first modern winery of Santorini, Boutari Winery, where you can taste five different wines not only from Santorini, but from all over the world. At the same village lies Gavalas Winery where you can take a tour around its cellars and admire its 17th century Russian oak barrels. Next, at Episkopi Gonia village, you’ll try five different wines at a state-of-the-art winery, Estate Argyros. All in all, you will take pleasure in 12 wine varieties of the volcanic island, including the famed Assyrtiko, Vinsanto and Nykteri.
Those who want to take a cooking lesson and have a small introduction to the Greek cuisine can choose the 8-hour tour which includes a visit to Artemis Karamolegos Winery, a modern winery located in Exo Gonia village that offers striking views. Finally, those who wish to spend less time on a tour and are only interested in the wine tasting experience can take a 4-hour tour to Boutari, Gavalas and Estate Argyros wineries and enjoy the different wine varieties accompanied by delectable side dishes.
What you will see/visit
Tour Details
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop off service available, at a meeting point near your hotel
- Entrance fees
- Wine tasting
- English, French or Spanish
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
Additional info
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Infants seated on your lap travel free of charge
Reviews by real customers for Notos Travel
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4.6
Excellent
based on 91 reviews
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Beata G.
Australia,
6 Oct 2023
What a day!
Amazingly long day with so many things to see and experience. Great tour guide! Thank you for a fabulous day :-)
Notos Travel
Dear guest, Good evening and thank you for your kind words! The excursion you have chosen includes the best parts of the island and we are glad you enjoyed them. We always make sure to have excellent partners in order to serve you in the best possible way! We will be more than happy to visit us again next year with your friends or family!! The Notos Travel Team
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Neil T.
United Kingdom,
11 Sep 2022
Good experience
We enjoyed our experience learning about Akrotiri and Santorini more broadly. Both our bus and museum guides were very knowledgeable and engaging. The option to be picked up near our hotel was a plus. One criticism, however, is that the bus was 20 minutes late and we were instructed to wait on the wrong side of the road. Thankfully, we spotted the bus and the driver came out looking for us. At the end of the museum tour, the guide gave us five minutes to have a look around. This didn't feel long enough and the tour would benefit from giving visitors more time to look around themselves. Other than these points, we'd recommend booking a tour.
Notos Travel
Goodmorning and thank you for your kind words! In our excursions we give the opportunity to all the visitors of the island to see the picturesque villages up close, to try our exceptional delicacies and to learn our history! We will take your comments seriously so that our services can be improved. We hope you find out for yourself when you get the chance to come back to our island. We look forward to seeing you again and we always remain at your disposal. The Notos Travel Team
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Ali Jane S.
11 Sep 2022
The good , the bad & the ugly
Good- Amazing fantastic find and excellent guide Anastasia. Should be a world heritage sight. Fascinating detail. Museum visited as well. Very modern and interesting. Bad- very rushed tour approx 20 minutes only. We practically ran through there. We wish we had gone on our own by bus. The transfer was three crowded bus and alot of waiting. We would never ever do any tours because of this but had little time left on the island. It was crowded. We worry for Santorini has it is horrendous in the summer now, as at least four cruise ships aday arrive. The holiday could have been spoilt unless u go out of season and find quiet places. This was the inlg cultural thing surviving on a over populated by tourists island Ugly- To many tourists and becoming over priced, Wonderful experience!
Notos Travel
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your review in Notos Travel Tour. The excursion you have chosen includes the best parts of the island and we are glad you enjoyed them. Regarding your comments about the crowds and traffic, we would agree with you. The number of tourists visiting the island is large. It is a unique island, with an important history, unique geographical location and geophysical situation. Therefore many people want to visit it Maybe next time you would choose a low tourist season so you can enjoy Santorini! We will be more than happy to visit us again with your friends or family!! The Notos Travel Team
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Eden A.
United States,
18 Aug 2022
Nice experience
I book this tour last minute and it's worth it. One thing that is nice, you get picked up and drop off close to where you are staying. The tour guide is very knowledgeable. We enjoy the tour together with other tourist. Highly recommended. , A great experience!, Excellent!, Well organized!, Wonderful experience!
Notos Travel
Dear guest. Thank you very much for your review and positive feedback for our tour! We feel immense gratitude to read such good words. Comments like yours, make us want to try even harder to become better. Notos Travel Team Katerina
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Voucher
Once your booking is complete, you will receive the voucher, which includes the meeting point, time and supplier’s contact information, at your email address. You need to have it with you, in paper form or in digital form.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 1 day in advance of the scheduled date, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 1 day of the scheduled date, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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