Wine country · WINE TOURS IN GREECE
Assyrtiko off Santorini’s pumice, Nemea reds on the mainland, Cretan grapes nobody else grows. These 15 are priced by pour count, with transport notes for the ones that end after lunch.
Spend nine hours touring Santorini by comfortable coach, from Profitis Ilias and its island-wide views to Pyrgos, Emporio, Perissa Beach, and Oia. An English-speaking guide such as Mary, Yannis, Kim, or Marie adds local context, while a tasting of three wines brings a pleasant break before sunset.
“Overall a great day trip, other than the rainy day that we missed some beautiful spots.”
Visit three Santorini wineries, taste 12 wines with cheese, meats, and local snacks, and learn why volcanic soil and basket-trained vines shape the island’s wines. Choose the sunset departure for a full caldera sunset at Santo Wines. Guides such as Elena, Angelo, Marina, and Giannis lead the small-group outing.
“We had a great time! Angelo was super knowledgeable and fun. Loved the explanations, the details, and of course the wines and small bites! Learned about the wine making process and it was really cool to talk through the pairings and science behind the different wines as well. 10/10 would recommend this tour!”
Spend two hours with Irene, Gerasimos, and their family at a Mykonos vineyard and olive grove. Walk among low-growing vines, learn about wine and olive oil, then share homemade food, two local wines, traditional music, and Greek hospitality at the family farm.
“The tour was amazing! It’s a family business and you can see that it is made with love. The food and wine are delicious. I couldn’t recommend it more! They give you a tour of the land then you are served food and wine (two bottles). They also play traditional music. I would come to Mykonos just for this tour! 10/10 would recommend.”
Visit three Santorini wineries with a sommelier guide such as Nicholas, Constantine, or Rafael. Taste 10 local wines, learn how volcanic soil shapes Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, enjoy a Greek dinner, and finish with sunset views. Pickup and return transport are included.
“Such a wonderful experience. Nick is so knowledgeable and informative. Dinner was delicious with the pairing. Definitely recommend.”
Spend four hours with a Greek home cook at The Greek Kitchen, beginning with a 30-minute walk through Athens Central Market. Prepare tzatziki, spanakopita, dolmades, stuffed eggplant, and portokalopita, then eat together with bread, olives, and 250ml of local wine. Recipes are provided.
“Absolutely wonderful time with wonderful hosts! And probably my favorite meal in Athens. Definitely recommend. :)”
Meet at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas 36, walk with your cook through Varvakios Agora, then prepare dolmades, spanakopita, imam baildi, portokalopita, and tzatziki. English-speaking cooks such as Vasia and Thanasis keep the class relaxed, social, and practical.
“LOVED LOVED LOVED this! We loved it all from the walk through the local food markets, to learning new recipes and sharing the food together as a group at the end. Despina was lovely. Efharisto Despina 😍”
Set sail from Marina Delta Kallitheas at 9:45 for a nine-hour cruise to Agistri, Metopi, and Aegina. You get swimming time, island walks, a Mediterranean buffet, wine, soft drinks, coffee, two bars, sun loungers, showers, and a DJ-led return along the Athens Riviera.
“I liked music, you have really good dj. there should be more alkoholic options. My friend enjoyed swimming next to the Monia island and her nami is also Monia so she felt really connected.”
Meet Chef Christos at Feggera in Megalochori for a 3.5-hour Greek cooking class. Prepare tzatziki, salad, tomato fritters, and pastitsio, then sit down to eat with island wine. The class suits beginners, families, and experienced cooks, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
“One of the best classes I’ve ever done, I highly recommend it! All of the dishes we made were absolutely incredible. It was one of the best meals we ate on our entire vacation. We learned lots of good tips and tricks and overall just can’t recommend enough.”
This 4 to 4.5-hour small-group tour visits three Santorini wineries, with 12 tastings, Greek cheese and tapas, vineyard visits, and a sunset at Santo Winery. English-speaking guides such as Mary, Angelo, Giannis, and Kristine bring wine culture to life in groups of up to 10.
“Our wine tour was the BEST! Angelo was very knowledgeable, hospitable, cordial, and fun! We highly recommend Angelo. We think the other wine tours at the wineries were watching us because we were having so much fun. We learned about Santorini wine, wine in general, wine pairing, and other wine related knowledge. We laughed so hard with all the fun. We are still talking about this activity. It was the perfect afternoon activity. The sunset at the last winery was beautiful. There were 6 in our group-3 couples, my husband and our adult children with partners. All of us would 100% recommend this wine tour.”
This 5 to 7 hour Santorini tour combines Oia, Pyrgos, Prophet Elias, Emporio, and Red Beach, with optional Akrotiri and a €20 wine tasting at Artemis Karamolegos Winery. A local guide such as Yota or Penny leads the way in a small group of up to 12.
“This tour was exceptional! We saw the island from top to bottom. The information provided was vast. I highly recommend this tour.”
Spend 4.5 hours visiting three Santorini wineries by air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. A local guide such as Muriel, George, or Maria leads the way, with 12 wine samples, cheese, olives, and views. Stops may include Estate Argyros, Art Space, Anhydrous, and other island estates.
“Themis was amazing. He drove us around and as a Greek American was able to share many insights that resonated with us. The wineries were amazing. Our favorite was ArtSpace winery as well as Estate Agyros. Highly recommend both on your trip.”
Spend four hours visiting three Santorini wineries, from basket-vine vineyards to Santo Winery’s caldera views. Taste Assyrtiko, Nykteri, Vinsanto, and other Greek wines with cheese and snacks, guided in English by hosts such as Giannis, Angelo, or Mary.
“Excellent wine tasting experience! Our guide Giannis was fabulous! Very knowledgeable and great sense of humor. He really made the tour special. The wine and food were so good. Top notch and experience!”
Join a sommelier at an Athens tasting atelier for five Greek wines paired with regional cheeses, olives, and Cretan rusks. You’ll learn about native grapes, wine regions, cultivation, and simple ways to judge quality in a relaxed 90-minute session. Hosts may include Tonia, Tanya, Evelyna, or Giánnis.
“Wine selections were excellent and a good variety. Host was wonderful and tasting was still held even though we were the only ones there. Had a great time!”
Spend five hours aboard a spacious sailing catamaran from Alimos Marina, with stops near Hydroussa, Vouliagmeni, and Voula. The two-person crew, often Bill with Julia or Claudia, serves fresh Greek food, fruit, wine, and soft drinks, with snorkeling gear and a paddleboard provided.
“We loved it. The food was great. Everything was just as incredible as we imagined.”
Spend seven hours with an English-speaking guide such as Linda or Electra, visiting the ancient Vouves olive tree, a bakery, cheese maker, honey and olive oil producer, and Pnevmatikakis Winery. Expect generous tastings, mountain roads, hotel pickup, and a large-group format.
“The activity was great and our guide Linda excellent! She was very knowledgeable and energetic. it was a very big group so sometimes difficult to hear the information at the winery.”
Cellar doors, tasting rooms and the long lunches in between.
