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Private Tour: Ancient Akrotiri and Santorini Wineries Tour

4.9 · 64 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Santorini Operated by Santorini Day Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:30 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Pair an archaeologist's tour of Akrotiri with tastings at three wineries on a private tour for your party.

Entry, wines, cheese, Greek tapas and transfers are included; hotel pickup is at the nearest point a vehicle can reach. 4.91 from 64 reviews at €400 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #20 of 28 in Wine Tours & Tastings, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €400 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Entrance tickets for Akrotiri and all wineries
  • Private air‑conditioned Mercedes‑Benz minivan transport
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel or port pickup and drop‑off
  • Cheese plate and Greek tapas at each winery
  • Private wine tastings at three wineries (up to 12 wines)
  • Guided tour of the Akrotiri Archaeological Site with a professional archaeologist
  • Gratuities

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

4.9
64 ratings
Viator 35 · Tripadvisor 29

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 64 of 64

Star breakdown of all 64 ratings

5 stars
58 · 91%
4 stars
6 · 9%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the expert guides and mix of archaeology and wine; the recurring caveat is too little time at Akrotiri

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who make the Akrotiri ruins easier to understand
  • Detailed explanations of local wines, vineyards and tasting techniques
  • A varied mix of wineries with distinct wines and settings
  • Enjoyable food pairings served alongside the wine tastings
  • A combination of archaeology and wine tasting that reviewers enjoy

Complaints

  • Limited time at Akrotiri leaves some wanting a longer visit
  • Paper carry bags can give way, causing purchased wine bottles to break

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (17 October 2015 to 10 May 2024). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:30 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Santorini Day Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Discover the ancient ruins of Akrotiri, sip Santorinian wine at three wineries on this 5-hour Santorini tour! Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, learn about Santorini's history as you experience the Minoan Bronze Age ruins of Greece at Akrotiri, and then delve into its rich winemaking heritage at three vineyards. Sample 12 different wines on your visits. Taking a private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide and flexible tour pace.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Hotel pick-ups will be done to the closest accessible areas; parts of Santorini are in a slope and can't be accessed by vehicles

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Wine Tours & Tastings

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #20 of 28€4005h4.91 (64)private
Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner€1735h4.98 (1644)shared
Santorini Wine Stories: Daytime Tour with Tasting & Lunch€1504h5.0 (228)shared
Santorini Premium Wine Tour Taste Dine and Sunset Magic€1735h5.0 (125)shared

Ranked #20 of 28 in Wine Tours & Tastings by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €110 to €400, median €180; typical length 4h 35m. 16 of 28 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 28 Wine Tours & Tastings

From €400 per adult