Updated October 2026 · Written by the Santorini Wine Adventure team

Short answer: choose a sunset wine tour if watching the sun go down over the caldera with a glass in hand is a must for your trip — the tour finishes on the terrace of Santo Wines at sunset. Choose a morning wine tour if you want quieter tasting rooms, cooler temperatures in July and August, more time with the guide and your evening free for dinner in Oia or Fira. The wines are the same on both: 12 tastings at three wineries, from crisp Assyrtiko to sweet Vinsanto.

Morning vs sunset at a glance

	Morning tour	Sunset tour
Start	Around 10:00 am (small group, Mon–Sat)	Afternoon, timed to finish at sunset (daily)
Length	4–5 hours	About 4 hours
Last stop	A traditional or modern winery inland	Santo Wines on the caldera cliff, at sunset
Atmosphere	Quiet tasting rooms, more time to talk	Livelier, golden light, a view everyone photographs
Heat in July–August	Cooler in the vineyards	Hot at the start, pleasant by sunset
Small-group price	€140 per person	€150 per person
Private price (1–2 guests)	€500	€600

Why people choose the sunset tour

The Santorini sunset is one of the most famous in the world, and Santo Wines has one of the best seats on the island: a large open terrace on the rim of the caldera near Pyrgos, looking west over the volcano. On the Sunset Wine Tour you visit two wineries in the afternoon and arrive at Santo Wines for the final tasting as the light turns gold. You get the sunset without fighting the crowds in Oia, and without having to arrange transport back in the dark — we drive you back to your hotel.

Want a full meal with it? The private sunset tour with dinner ends with a three-course dinner at Santo Wines, and the private sunset wine tour gives you the same route with your own guide and vehicle.

Why people choose the morning tour

• It is quieter. Tasting rooms are calmer before lunchtime, so you get more of the guide’s and the winemakers’ attention.
• It is cooler. In July and August the vineyards are exposed and the afternoon sun is strong; mornings are more comfortable for the walk among the vines.
• It frees your evening. You can still watch the sunset from Oia, Imerovigli or your hotel and book dinner where you like.
• You can turn it into lunch. The private wine tour with lunch and the wines and towns tour finish with a three-course lunch at a winery; the cooking class with wine tasting lets you cook it yourself.

The small-group Morning Wine Adventure starts around 10:00 am, Monday to Saturday, from April to November.

When is sunset in Santorini?

Approximate mid-month sunset times in local time: April 7:55 pm, May 8:20 pm, June 8:38 pm, July 8:35 pm, August 8:08 pm, September 7:24 pm, October 6:40 pm, November 5:10 pm. The clocks go back at the end of October, which moves sunset an hour earlier. The sunset tour’s start time moves with the season, and we confirm your exact pickup time after booking.

Which is better in each month?

• April–May and October: both work well. Evenings can be cool and windy, so bring a light jacket for the sunset tour.
• June–September: the sunset tour is the most popular and books up first; the morning tour is the comfortable choice on very hot days.
• Short stay or cruise call: a morning tour fits more easily around a ship’s departure time. Ask us about timing before you book.

Frequently asked questions

What time does the Santorini sunset wine tour start?

In the afternoon, timed so the final tasting at Santo Wines coincides with sunset. Because sunset moves through the season, we confirm your pickup time after booking.

Which winery has the best sunset view in Santorini?

Santo Wines, on the caldera edge near Pyrgos, has a large terrace facing west over the volcano. It is the last stop on our sunset tours.

Is the morning wine tour less busy?

Yes. Tasting rooms are generally quieter in the morning, which gives you more time with the guide and the winemakers.

Do I get the same wines in the morning and at sunset?

Yes. Both tours pour 12 wines at three wineries, including Assyrtiko, Nykteri and Vinsanto, with cheese and snacks.

Can I do a sunset wine tour with dinner?

Yes. Our private sunset wine tour with dinner ends with a three-course dinner at Santo Wines, overlooking the caldera.