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Private Morning Tour: Treasures of Ancient Akrotiri and Santorini Wineries Tour

From €800 per group6-Hour DurationPrivate Tour

Private Morning Tour: Santorini Wine Adventure

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Uncover the fascinating history of Santorini on a guided tour of the Akrotiri excavations, a prehistoric town that has been frozen in time by ash that fell during the Minoan volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago. Some speculate that this may be the origin of “Atlantis,” a mythical city described in the writings of the Greek philosopher Plato that has been lost in time since. Ruins, frescoes, and impressive ceramic artifacts are just a few of the finds that add even more intrigue to the site as you wander around. Continue your wine discovery in the island’s countryside visiting 3 traditional Santorini wineries and enjoying cellar tours to see how the wine-making process unfolds, from grape to glass. Learn about Santorini’s unique viticulture traditions at the unforgiving island conditions & taste a selection of 12 Santorini wine styles such as Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and the sublimely sweet Vinsanto wine.

HIGHLIGHTS

6-hour in-depth history and wine tour led by a Greek archaeologist and an expert sommelier.
Discover the fabled city of Ancient Akrotiri, lost for centuries underneath Santorini’s volcanic ash.
Hear the fascinating history of Ancient Akrotiri by a professional guide, uncovering the links between Plato’s “Atlantis” and the ash-covered prehistoric town of Akrotiri.
Visit three acclaimed wineries in the picturesque Santorini countryside.
Try up to 12 varieties of Santorini wine such as Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and Vinsanto.
Enjoy platters of local cheese and tapas alongside wine tastings.
Admire the charming landscape filled with scenic villages and the Blue of Aegean.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Hotel / Airbnb pickup and drop-off.
Transportation by Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned mini-van
Guided tour of Akrotiri by a professional guide
Visits at three Santorini wineries all acclaimed by international experts
12 different wine tastings from Santorini and Greece
English-speaking wine expert guide / Sommelier
Mini wine-tasting tutorial of Greek wines
Local cheese and snacks to eat alongside wine tastings at each of the wineries
Admission tickets at the Akrotiri site and the wineries
All taxes and tasting fees

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities (optional)

TOUR ROUTE

Akrotiri Excavations (1-Hour Guided Tour).
Gavalas Winery
Santo Winery
Gaia Winery or Anhydrous or Sigalas Winery

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Departs daily at 09:30 am Duration 6 hours approx. The exact duration may vary. Available from April to October.

PICKUP INFORMATION

Parts of Santorini are built on a slope, in case your hotel/ Airbnb is inaccessible by car due to landscape, pedestrianized areas, or any other restrictions, your pickup will be set at a nearby meeting point location within walking distance from your accommodation that will be advised after your booking.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

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CANCELLATION POLICY

If you cancel more than 3 days (72 hours or more) in advance of your scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee and a 100 percent refund is being processed back to the original form of payment.
If you cancel within 72 hours of the scheduled departure or NO-SHOW, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
In addition, no changes / reschedules are possible 72 hours or less before the tour start time.

For your convenience and to avoid any confusion, please make sure that your traveling plans/traveling arrangements match the tour you have booked. To read all our booking terms and conditions please click here: cancellation policy