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General Tourist Office Messaria, Santorini 84700, Greece tel/fax +30 22860 28358 mob. + 30 6937 08 49 58 [email protected]

Are you ready to taste the acidity of a wine made with Assyrtico variety? Want to know which year gave us a great Vinsanto or a Nycteri wine? Do you want to discover an evocative part of Santorini while stopping to enjoy the stunning caldera views? Then book a Santorini Wine Tour and get ready to feel the spirit as a Santorini wine uncorks and pours into your glass! Inspired by the majestic power of this lava born island’s unique vineyards and moved by our passion to share only the best of Santorini’s tastes, we created a series of private and semi-private tours that offer our visitors an experience to savour and remember.

Embark on a journey to the historic vineyards of Santorini, the most significant sights and taste the power of the volcanic wines and agricultural products of the island. Learn about the soil and the

microclimate, see the vines and cultivating techniques and get introduced to the unique grape varieties, as well as the modern vinification techniques. All our itineraries are hand-picked by our own in-house team of wine experts. Santorini Wine Tour introduced the concept of wine tourism in the unique, ancient wine region of Santorini. This was the first attempt for the visitors of the island to visit and learn the secrets of grape-cultivation and wine making in Santorini. Like the unique caldera and the impressive landscape, the vineyards and the tastes of Santorini are one of a kind. Through our six signature tours, you will learn all about the wines, the flavors and all the secret corners of the island. Wine experts and experienced guides will be your escorts to this unique trip on Santorini.

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Food| Wine| Feelings| People| Come Together in a Tour to remember!

Santorini Wine Tour is a series of educative yet fun tours, primarily for the wines and tastes of Santorini as well as for the sights which only insiders of the island know where to find them! The combination of tastes and feelings are the main elements that you will experience with a Santorini Wine Tour!

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General Tourist Office Messaria, Santorini 84700, Greece tel/fax +30 22860 28358 mob. + 30 6937 08 49 58 [email protected] www.santoriniwinetour.com

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The 5 Elements that make Santorini Wine Tour a Unique Experience!

1. Being the leader. This is the first tour company in Greece specialized in introducing visitors to the wine and gastronomic culture of a region! In Santorini Wine Tour, we are blessed to have the chance to work by sharing our knowledge and love for the unique island of Santorini!

2. The carefully designed tours. Carefully selected local wineries, traditional restaurants, intriguing stops and points of interest, nothing was left to chance in Santorini Wine Tour! As Santorini’s connoisseurs we created a series of private and semi-private tours ideal for foodies, adventure types, wine lovers and professionals, honeymooners and cooking class aficionados or simply whoever wants to enjoy a beautiful experience in Santorini!

3. The people of Santorini Wine Tour. The “soul” of Santorini Wine Tour Vaios met Giorgos, a local guide and wine expert, who then found Sokratis, our expert in taking care of your special needs and requirements. He in turn introduced us to Efi, who loves to communicate with people from all around the world! Along came some other local professionals and together, we created the team of Santorini Wine Tour that promises to take you on an unforgettable gastronomic tour of Santorini!

4. The luxurious and safe transportation. We are really proud to present our visitors with comfortable and absolutely safe transportation to every stop of your tour. The brand new luxurious 11- seater Mercedes Benz Sprinter minibuses and the Chevrolet Orlando driven by our experienced and certified drivers, meet every requirement of the Greek Ministry of Transport and the National Tourism Organization. All the vehicles are fully insured and are guaranteed to keep you feeling relaxed while you enjoy the view to Santorini’s beauty! 5. The flexibility of the tours. Santorini Wine Tour proposes 4 semi private tours and 2 private tours. All semi private tours can be opted to private whereas we have suggestions for smaller groups as well as tours designed especially to your personal preferences and specific interests. In Santorini Wine Tour we always have something new to introduce, so the “Design Your Own Tour” application allows you to choose which spots you want to visit and start a tour in Santorini designed ENTIRELY by you!

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Signature

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SEMI PRIVATE TOURS

PRIVATE TOURS

You have heard about the world famous indigenous grape varieties of Santorini! You probably know the Vinsanto wine! But there is more! More flavors and delicious explosions to enjoy! Come along as we take you on a complete wine journey of Santorini! Book a seat at the Santorini Wine Roads Tour!

This is our signature tour and your ultimate chance to explore the magic world of the Therian volcanic wines. Enjoy a stimulating tasting experience under the guidance of our experienced sommelier or wine expert, visit three carefully selected wineries, learn all about the varieties and the viticulture of Santorini and, for the first time, taste wine directly from the barrels.

Taste and admire the real spirit of Santorini with a Santorini Wine Roads Tour. This tour is ideal for all visitors as it gives the opportunity to its participants to learn in an entertaining way all there is to know about the wine culture of the island! The only thing you need to do is share with us the feelings that the tastes of Santorini wines create to your palate and your heart!

Santorini Wine Roads Tour Details

► Pick up & return luxury transfer

► Visit three family Estate wineries for a unique tasting of distinctive volcanic wines

► Guidance and wine presentation by an experienced Sommelier/wine expert

► Wine pairing with Cycladic cheese & local bites

► Learn about the unique viticulture & the indigenous grape varietals

► Scenic tour around the island of Santorini

► Info booklet & Wine Certificate

► Liability insurance & designated driver

Tour Info

► Small groups of up to ten people

► Daily 10:00 – 14:30 (Morning Tour) & 15:30 – 20:00 (Afternoon Tour)

► April & October: morning tours only

► The tour is also available on a private basis. Cost 95€ per person

-Duration approximately 4 hours All fees and taxes included

Santorini Wine Roads

1. Santorini Wine roadS 2. Cooking & TasTing

ExpEriEnCE 3. Greek Food and

Wine TasTinG 4. Santorini Hidden treatS 1. Honeymoon DeligHt 2. Discover santorini islanD tour

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Cooking & Tasting Experience

Love cooking? Enjoy learning about new culinary techniques? Want to taste something that you created? Add some unique wine flavors and become a part of the Cooking Class & Tasting Tour by Santorini Wine Tour!

A blend of Santorini’s best tastes and flavors with a “touch” of your effort to cook authentic Santorinian recipes are the main ingredients of the experience that is the Cooking & Tasting Experience Tour. The tour includes the visit to a winery, a local farm, and a hands-on cooking lesson along with information about the local wines and finally, the pleasure of enjoying your gastronomic creations. What will you take with you? The joy of cooking traditional Santorinian dishes, the memory of an exquisite gastronomic experience with the delicious tastes of the island and a booklet with all the recipes you cooked. This tour is perfect for foodies, honeymooners, cooking class aficionados, or simple food and wine lovers.

Tour Details:

► Visit a local farm, tasting of seasonal products

► Visit a family Estate winery for a unique tasting of distinctive volcanic wines

► Guidance by an experienced local guide

► Hands-on cooking lesson (traditional cuisine) at an open air restaurant

► After the cooking lesson, enjoy lunch paired with excellent wine

► Info Booklet & Recipe Sheet

Tour Info:

► Small groups of up to eight people

► Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 09:30 – 14:30

► Available May 1st – September 30th

► The tour is also available on a private basis. Cost 145 euros per person

Duration 5 hours

All fees and taxes included

Signature

Tours

PRIVATE TOURS

Wine TasTinG 1. Honeymoon DeligHt 4. Santorini Hidden treatS 2. Discover santorini islanD tour

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Greek Food and Wine Tasting

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Count on us to introduce you to the best places of Santorini, which showcase the depth of the food and wine culture on the island. Explore secrets and recipes passed from one generation to another. Learn about their historic significance and tour to well-known family estate wineries. Enjoy the best of Santorini’s gastronomy with a Greek Food & Wine Tasting Tour. Combine a visit to two of Santorini wineries and a 3 course delicious Greek- Meze style menu at a lovely restaurant where you will enjoy both the local food and wine. Simultaneously you will learn all about the food and wine culture in Santorini with tips on Greek gastronomy. This tour is ideal for foodies, adventure types, wine lovers and anyone who wants to try a complete gastronomic experience in Santorini.

Tour Details

► Pick up and return luxury transfer

► Visit two family Estate wineries for a unique tasting of distinctive volcanic wines

► Guidance by an experienced local guide/wine expert

► Enjoy a “Greek Meze-style” menu meal of a prix fixe at a fine local restaurant. Vegetarian dishes are also available.

Tour Info

► Daily 15:30 – 20:30

► The tour is also available on a private basis. Cost 145€ per person

Duration 5 hours

All fees & taxes included

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Santorini Hidden Treats

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Stories untold and corners unseen! The secrets and hidden spots of Santorini is yet another field of our expertise. This is what we love to share; the places that you won’t find by yourself, enhanced with storytelling about what Santorini used to be! Let’s reveal all about the Santorini Hidden Treats Tour! The Santorini Hidden Treats Tour is a sights- and- bites tour. It combines stops to a family owned distillery, a local farm, a visit to the Lighthouse area, a stop to a “ghost” village and a tasting at a winery. So, do you want to be a Santorini insider and discover the hidden gems of the island? Then the right tour for you is the Santorini Hidden Treats Tour! This tour combines the tastes and flavors of

Santorini, as well as some of its hidden landscapes, with appetizers to savor and wines to enjoy. Tip: On this tour you will have the chance to taste the one of a kind coffee flavored ouzo! But there are more surprises…

Tour Details:

► Pick up and return luxury transfer

► Ouzo and Mastiha tasting at a family owned distillery

► Visit towards the oldest lighthouse in Greece, for a panoramic view of the volcanic caldera

► Stroll on the world renowned black sand beach

► Tasting of Cretan cheese, olives and raki

► Wander around a “ghost village”, and enjoy a trip back in time

► Sample delicious volcanic wines, at a traditional family estate winery

► Visit to a family farm and learn about the rural heritage of Santorini, getting to know its unique local products

Tour Info:

► Every Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday 09:30 – 14:00

► Available May 1st – September 30th

► The tour is also available on a private basis. Cost 110 euros per person

Duration 4,5 hours

All fees and Taxes included

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Honeymoon Delight

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The perfect romantic retreat in Santorini! Embark on a romantic journey all around Santorini with visits to wineries, a sommelier introduction to the local wines proposing a vertical wine tasting to appreciate each year’s vintage, and a tour around the island completed with a caldera view luxurious dinner!

The Honeymoon Delight Tour by Santorini Wine Tour is an excellent addition to enhance your honeymoon in Santorini. Sightseeing, food, wine and romance combine to create the most unforgettable add-on to your honeymoon in Santorini.

Tour Details

► Visit 2 Family owned Wine Estates for vertical tasting of Vintage wines

► Guidance and wine presentation by an experienced Sommelier

► Scenic tour around the island and the countryside of Santorini

► Prix fixe menu degustation with a wine flight of 3 Greek appellation wines in one of the best view restaurants of the world.

* The Honeymoon Delight Tour is a Private Tour only. Duration 5 hours

Private transportation

Please contact us for further details.

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Discover Santorini Island Tour

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This is a complete exploration of Santorini! See it all in one tour and experience the thrills the island offers as you are visiting the historic attractions, the landmarks, the beaches and the astonishing landscape of Santorini. This is the Discover Santorini Tour designed for visitors who want to live it all! Let the people of Santorini Wine Tour guide you at the best spots of the island. Unfold Santorini’s beauty and history as you embark on the Discover Santorini Tour. The archaeological sites, the volcanic beaches, the tranquil villages are part of a tour that will take you from Ancient Santorini to the medieval era of the island and then to its’ flourished 18th century. This tour will help you relax, leave all else behind and enjoy while creating an unforgettable experience..

Tour Details

► Scenic tour around the countryside of Santorini

► Visit Akrotiri prehistoric town & learn about the advanced ancient civilization by an expert in archaeology

► Walk through a traditional village and get to know the local culture

► Unique photographic moments on the marble streets of Oia

► Stroll on the black beach

► Visit to a family owned wine estate for wine tasting & a light meal

► Liability insurance & designated driver Discover Santorini Island Tour runs daily Duration 4 hours

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Enjoy a tour with a luxurious minibus! Santorini Wine Tour uses its very own means of

transportation in order to ensure the comfort and privacy of your excursion to the spots of your trip around the island of Santorini. Our environmentally-friendly vehicles feature sustainable technologies for improved fuel consumption and reduced carbon emissions.

Step into the brand new luxurious 11- seat Mercedes Benz Sprinter minibus with lush First Class soft leather seating, on board entertainment systems, effective climate control, panoramic windows with polarized glass for clear views and ambient lighting that creates a relaxing atmosphere. Moreover, the Chevrolet Orlando is a luxurious and compact vehicle, ideal for private tours and smaller groups. Discreet yet spacious, it offers luxury and comfort to its passengers, panoramic windows with polarized glass for clear views, effective climate control and relaxing ambient lighting.

We are fully licensed and certified by the Greek National Tourism Organization and our fleet meets all the necessary safety requirements of the Ministry of Transport. All vehicles are fully insured and are accompanied by a professional driver.