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ExpEriEncE andronis - santorini

Wine tourS

It was the sAntorini WinE tour compAny that first introduced the concept of wine tourism to the ancient
wine region of Santorini, sharing with visitors the age-old secrets of grape cultivation and winemaking on
the island. A series of private and semi-private tours invites you to embark on a journey to the historic
vineyards of Santorini, visit the most significant sites, and taste the essence of this volcanic island’s wines
and traditional products. Your guides, highly experienced sommeliers, will share their knowledge of
the soil, microclimate, cultivating techniques, grape varieties and traditional and modern vinification
techniques.

Semi-private Signature tourS
sAntorini WinE roADs ‣ Pick up and return luxury transfer ‣ Visits to three family-run estate wineries
for wine tastings ‣ Wine presentation by an experienced sommelier ‣ Tasting 15 award-winning wines
‣ Wine pairing with Cycladic cheeses ‣ Learning about the island’s unique viticulture and indigenous
grape varieties ‣ Scenic Santorini tour ‣ Information booklet and wine certificate ‣ Liability insurance
and designated driver
grEEk FooD AnD WinE tAsting ‣ Pick up and return luxury transfer ‣ Visits to two family-run estate
wineries for wine tastings ‣ Experienced local guide ‣ Learning about the island’s unique viticulture and
indigenous grape varieties ‣ Tasting 10 award winning wines ‣ Three-course meal ‣ Liability insurance
and designated driver
cooking AnD tAsting ExpEriEncE ‣ Pick up and return luxury transfer ‣ Visits to family-run estate
wineries for wine tastings ‣ Experienced local guide ‣ Learning about the island’s unique viticulture
and indigenous grape varieties ‣ Enjoying lunch after a cooking lesson paired with excellent wines
‣ Information booklet and wine certificate ‣ Liability insurance and designated driver
sAntorini hiDDEn trEAts ‣ Pick up and transfer with an expert guide ‣ Ouzo and Mastiha tasting at a
family owned distillery ‣ Visit to the oldest lighthouse on the island for a panoramic view of the Caldera
‣ Visit the island’s renowned black beaches ‣ Local cheeses and olives tasting ‣ Visit to Profitis Ilias
Monastery, perched on the highest peak of the Santorini ‣ Stroll around a deserted village for a trip
back in time ‣ Visit to a family-owned farm to explore Santorini’s rural heritage and unique local products
‣ Liability insurance and designated driver

private tourS
All of the tours outlined above can also be offered as private tours. We can also arrange full or half day
private tours with the necessary transportation depending on the size of the group.
DiscovEr sAntorini ‣ Pick up and return luxury transfer ‣ Experienced local guide ‣ Scenic tour around
the island’s countryside ‣ Visit Akrotiri to discover the advanced ancient civilisation that built it ‣ Stroll
through a traditional village to get acquainted with the local culture ‣ Walk through the marble streets
of Oia ‣ Visit the island’s renowned black beaches ‣ Visit a family-owned wine estate for a wine tasting
and a light meal ‣ Liability insurance and designated driver
honEymoon DElight ‣ Pick up and return luxury transfer ‣ Visit to two family-run estate wineries
for wine tastings ‣ Wine presentation by an experienced sommelier ‣ Vertical tasting of vintage wines
‣ Scenic tour around the island, including the countryside ‣ Tasting of three Greek appellation wines
at a wine-focused restaurant; wine pairing with a prix-fixe menu degustation, with sunset views
‣ Liability insurance and designated driver
Santorini Winetopia tourS

WinEtopiA tour This extensive semi-private tour gives guests the opportunity to taste the entire range
of Santorini wines. At some wineries, wines will be tasted directly out of the barrels while in others guests
will taste wines paired with local delicacies while learning about the art of Santorini viticulture.
WinE AnD mythology In this semi-private tour, guests visit a traditional winery for wine tasting before
making a stop at Symposion, a venue of art, music and mythology, for lunch with old vintage Santorini
wine pairings.

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