Santorini Wine Trails Private Tour, Fira, South Aegean, Greece
It’s wine o’ clock! In the afternoon, make a journey to the captivating wine history of Santorini, on a tour full of flavors and bites. As it is believed, Santorini is the world’s oldest vineyard and a unique volcanic place where you can perfectly combine food, wine, and culture. It’s no surprise that wine tours in Santorini have grown tremendously in popularity but we won’t take you from winery to winery. Get ready to experience a unique historical trail full of wine!
• Discover authentic Santorini through its centuries-old fascinating wine history
• Get access to a 19th-century private canava (cave cellar) and catch a glimpse of locals’ life when they were storing the grapes and producing their wine in these underground caves
• Experience a unique wine session in the cellar of a local instrumentalist who combines ancient Greek music, Greek Mythology & some mythical ancient Greek wines
• Sip on high-quality local wines and admire stunning views over the Caldera
Description & Instructions When Visiting Fira, South Aegean, Greece
It’s wine o’ clock! In the afternoon, make a journey to the captivating wine history of Santorini, on a tour full of flavors and bites. As it is believed, Santorini is the world’s oldest vineyard and a unique volcanic place where you can perfectly combine food, wine, and culture. It’s no surprise that wine tours in Santorini have grown tremendously in popularity but we won’t take you from winery to winery. Get ready to experience a unique historical trail full of wine!
• Discover authentic Santorini through its centuries-old fascinating wine history
• Get access to a 19th-century private canava (cave cellar) and catch a glimpse of locals’ life when they were storing the grapes and producing their wine in these underground caves
• Experience a unique wine session in the cellar of a local instrumentalist who combines ancient Greek music, Greek Mythology & some mythical ancient Greek wines
• Sip on high-quality local wines and admire stunning views over the Caldera
Itinerary
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Stop At: Fira, Fira, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
After meeting your local guide, you’ll head to your first stop of this exciting wine culture exploration, a private old canava. “Canava” is the characteristic volcanic underground caves of the island used as a space for grape storage and winemaking. Get fascinated with the recent stories of locals who had to tame the island’s harsh weather conditions so as to produce their marvelous wines by using ancient still-in-use techniques and methods.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Symposion by La Ponta, Megalochori Village, Megalochori 847 00 Greece
Afterward, you’ll have the opportunity to combine the fascinating past of Santorini wine and its promising future by experiencing a unique ethereal session. Meet a famous award-winning local instrumentalist in his cellar and participate in a private show in which you’ll taste ancient Greek wines of mythical varieties as recorded by historians while the musician recites Greek mythology and plays live ancient Greek music using hand-made ancient greek instruments. Be informed that you will also be invited to show your musical skills as you will have the opportunity to accompany the artist!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Venetsanos Winery, Eparchiaki Odos Firon-Ormou Perissis, Megalochori 84700 Greece
Your wine tour couldn’t be completed without sampling four more exquisite local wines accompanied by a platter of seasonal fresh nibbles of Santorini, such as local cheeses and meats. And all of this, while you chill on the terrace of a winery with gorgeous sunset views.
By the end of this tour, you’ll immerse yourself in the deep soul of Santorini!
Before we part ways, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more hints and tips on how to get the best of your trip to amazing Santorini.
Duration: 1 hour
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Fira, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
