Santorini Experience

Day 1- Island Tour
Whether you have just arrived in Santorini and want to spend a day visiting the must-see places, or you feel that you have seen it all and want to experience a relaxing day on a private basis, we invite you on a journey around the magnificent island of Santorini.

Hop in our air conditioned minibus and be escorted by one of our knowledgeable local guides to the village of Mesa Gonia where you will visit one of the islands greatest treasures; the little Panagia Episkopi Church built in 1115 AD, during the Byzantine period and housing one of the three most priceless icons in the world. You will then be whisked up the hill to one of the more traditional villages, Pyrgos, which also boasts the ruins of a Medieval Venetian castle. The village is overlooked solely by the Mount Profitis Ilias and as one of the highest points of Santorini, offers a fantastic view of the crescent shaped island. Next we are off to a wine tasting at a family owned wine estate in Megalochori, where you have the opportunity to learn a little about and sip on some of the famous wines of Santorini.

The Grand Finale of our tour sees you entering the gates of the ancient site of Akrotiri, also known as the "Minoan Pompeii" which was destroyed and covered by the ashes of an enormous volcanic eruption in 1450BC. The settlement contained sophisticated multi-story buildings and magnificent fresco paintings signifying the just how advanced the Minoans were at that stage. After this exhilarating experience our guide will bring you safely back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your stay on Santorini.

Day 2 - Cook and Taste
Join us on an adventure of flavours winding through traditional villages and dramatic landscapes with hillsides covered in vines. On our Cooking and Tasting Tour, you get to experience the best of both worlds as we first take you to taste some famous Santorini wines and then to master a few of those ever popular Greek dishes under the watchful eye of a brilliant local chef.

Our experienced and knowledgeable local guide will accompany you first to the Wine Museum for a little background on the local wine making techniques and to learn about the unique viticulture and indigenous varietals of Santorini. Then we'll ascend the hill to view the village of Pyrgos and some magnificent vineyards, whilst making our way to the cooking class where you'll be indulging in the culinary pleasures of the Aegean cuisine.

It is time to get chopping now! We will take you to a traditional tavern, where an experienced Chef will teach you the basics of Greek cooking. Recognizing the freshest ingredients, knowledge of combining them and technique of bringing out the most intense flavors are the basis of your cooking class. In the end of your day, you will savor your own cooked meal with a glass of wine in the small tavern under the stars, and there is no greater feast for your senses, a better way of experiencing the flavor of Greek life!

Day 3- Santorini Wine Secrets
An exclusive quest of the magic world of santorinian wine taste day journey that you will always remember.

The tour around the island starts right away, under the continual guidance of one of our wine experts . During this tour you will visit wineries. There, you will be introduced to different styles of wines. It is a wine tasting experience in the wineries you will never forget. A Sommelier, in collaboration with each wine producer, will provide you with all the knowledge and expertise you need, on a series of fine wines along with the correct way of tasting them. They will initiate you into the magical, artistic process from grapes to bottle!

A specific itinerary is planned for your senses, so that it will remind you of the benefits of the slower pace of life, while you will have the opportunity to combine historic and agrotouristic attractions. Enjoy the full flavour of the santorinian traditional goodies.

Features: 4/5 * HTL or Villa, 3 Tours in Santorini

Quotation on request.