Santorini Tour: Hidden Gems, Wine Tasting, and Sunset

Embark on a full day Santorini tour that takes you off the beaten path. Explore ancient and medieval history, visit Venetian castles, relax on a black sandy beach, indulge in a wine tasting experience, and witness a breathtaking sunset in Oia.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castelli of Pyrgos - Explore the charming village of Pyrgos, perched atop a hill. Ascend to the summit where the Venetian castle offers a stunning panoramic view of the caldera and the island.
  • Symposion by La Ponta - A brief drive will take the group to the traditional village of Megalochori, where you can visit the renowned “Symposion,” a…
What's Included
  • Small-group tour for a personalized experience
  • Expert tour escort/host guide included
  • Enjoy a curated wine tasting session
  • Comfort of travel in an air-conditioned minivan
  • Convenient free hotel pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fee at symposion 13€pp(Interactive music instrument presentation).
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the stunning allure of Santorini on our full day exploration away from the tourist crowds. Gain insight into the island’s ancient and medieval past and uncover the spectacular charm of the Venetian fortresses. Unwind on the island’s gorgeous black sandy coast, appreciate the native culture complemented with a wine tasting session,…

Location
Castelli of Pyrgos
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Santiago_g
Nov 30, 2025
Very good tour. The guide... - Very good tour. The guide is very knowledgeable of the island it's history, geography and demography. We visited several castles a beach a wine museum and Oia for the sunset. Great safe driving, great explanations of everything from history to earthquakes and current economy of the island, great photo locations and recommendations
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Ann_d
Nov 16, 2025
A great way to experience Santorini! - This was a wonderful tour! We saw amazing vistas and learned so much about the history of the island. The Venetian castles were fascinating. The stop at the winery and the sunset view were our favorite parts. Our guide, Gregory, was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommended!
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Jrivera1674
Nov 15, 2025
This is the TOUR for YOU!!! - AMAZING!!! After 3 years, I returned in October with my Teenage Daughter, as my Birthday Celebration; so she would experience what I had fell in love during my 1st trip. It DEFINITELY met the expectations! She LOVED this Tour!!! I had the honor & priviledge to have Gregory as our Tour Guide again, he is definitely a Blessing to this Tour; Tour would not be the same without him. Our Tour Group were wonderful, so attentive & sweet, they became Family during these hours. This is an ALL-DAY Travel of the Island! Learn History from Gregory as you Travel the Island, beautiful views / stops to capture in photos/video. 'Symposion Cultural Center', music presentation/experience you DO NOT want to miss! (please know refreshments' are at addl cost). 'Black Sand Beach' with a lineup of Restaurant Options for Lunch (lunch at addl cost). Winery, Wine Tasting or juice tasting for children :) End your day, Tour with the AMAZING EXPERIENCE of viewing the SUNSET in OIA! While visiting Shops, Restaurants (please know restrooms are available with a charge). Tour experience you will ENJOY from begining-to-end, MUST TRY!!! If you are visiting Santorini, look NO further- THIS IS THE TOUR FOR YOU!!!
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Lydia_f
Nov 7, 2025
It’s so amazing… Gregory... - It’s so amazing… Gregory is very knowledgeable & fantastic… the itinerary is incredibly wonderful & very informative…
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Gisselle_b
Nov 5, 2025
I will definitely... - I will definitely recommend this activity. We got picked up by our hotel. We were taken to beautiful landmarks. We got great pictures. Our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable. He also helped take pictures of us. We had 3 different wines at the winery. We had free time, we did a bit of shopping. We were taken to the beach, beautiful beach by the way. We had dinner, the food was amazing. Overall it was great, we were a very small group so that was a plus.
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One2watch53
Oct 9, 2025
Great all day tour - Great tour! Gregory the driver was very knowledgeable and personable. The restaurant he suggested for lunch was also great!
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Richard_b
Oct 5, 2025
Great experience! - Great tour around the island for those wanting to know more about the origins and life on the island. I would highly recommend. Gregory our guide was excellent.
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Damion_t
Sep 29, 2025
It’s a long day but worth... - It’s a long day but worth it. We pretty much saw the whole island and ended with a sunset and a little shopping. Gregory was a great guide.
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Nicole_h
Sep 12, 2025
5 stars - Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun! We enjoyed the day visiting the castles, music, winery, beach and Oia at sunset.
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Michael_l
Sep 2, 2025
A Magical Santorini Daytrip! - Wonderful day trip filled with fun experiences! Nefili led us graciously and with humour from start to finish. She shared her passion for Santorini and her hometown in Pyrgos. Each experience was unique and contributed to what my wife and I felt was a magical day! Thanks so much!
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From $104
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).