Santorini Wine Tours Led by Certified Sommeliers

Experience The Volcanic
Wines Nobility

Terroir Santorini designs sommelier-led Santorini wine tours for travelers who want depth, culture, and exceptional taste.

Explore Santorini vineyards, meet the people behind the wines, and understand how volcanic land shapes every glass of Santorini wine.

Santorini is not simply a destination.
It is a living terroir — sculpted by fire, wind, salt, and centuries of human resilience.

TERROIR SANTORINI

Rooted in the Island.
Inspired by the Terroir.

Santorini is not simply a destination.
It is a living terroir — sculpted by fire, wind, salt, and centuries of human resilience.

At Terroir Santorini, we invite you to experience the noble character of Santorini’s volcanic wines through carefully curated, premium wine tourism experiences. Rooted in the island itself, our journeys reveal how the volcanic soil, the extreme climate, and the ancient vine-training techniques give birth to wines found nowhere else on earth.

Each experience is designed as a story you can taste.
Educational yet playful. Interactive yet refined. Entertaining, without ever losing authenticity.

From Assyrtiko grown in black volcanic ash to local products shaped by the same forces of nature, our experiences connect wine, gastronomy, culture, and landscape — always in perfect harmony with the breathtaking scenery and the unique spirit of Santorini.

This is not wine tasting.
This is the nobility of volcanic wines — experienced, not explained.

Experience Philosophy

Educational. Interactive. Unforgettable.

At Terroir Santorini, learning is never passive. Through guided tastings, dialogue, and immersive settings, wine becomes a bridge between nature, culture, and pleasure. Guests explore:

The volcanic terroir and its impact on flavor

Santorini’s volcanic soil and sea winds shape wines with crisp acidity, mineral tension, and saline freshness. Each sip carries the island’s geology, not just its sunshine.

Indigenous grape varieties such as Assyrtiko, Athiri, and Aidani

Assyrtiko brings structure and energy, Athiri adds softness and aromatics, and Aidani offers delicate floral notes.

Ancient viticulture techniques unique to Santorini

Vines here grow low and protected, woven into the iconic kouloura basket to shield grapes from wind and heat. This centuries-old method preserves fruit and captures the island’s resilience in the vineyard.

Local products shaped by the same volcanic environment

The same land that shapes the wines also shapes the food, from Santorini cherry tomatoes and fava to capers and herbs. Tasting them alongside the wines reveals one connected story of place.

Sommelier’s Selection

3.50 Hours
Semi-Private
An intimate daytime wine experience led by a certified sommelier. Visit two boutique wineries, explore Santorini’s volcanic vineyards, and enjoy curated tastings paired with artisanal cheeses and local delicacies.
From 190€/Person

Sommelier’s Sunset Selection

3.5 Hours
Semi-Private
An elegant sunset wine tour visiting two high-end wineries. Led by a sommelier, enjoy guided tastings of Santorini wines with gourmet pairings while watching the sun set over the iconic caldera.
From 230€/Person
woman enjoying lunch with wine pairing overlooking the Santorini Caldera during a Terroir Santorini Wine Tour

Grand Wine Experience

5 Hours
Semi-Private
A sommelier-led journey through Santorini’s volcanic vineyards. Visit three distinguished wineries, taste premium wines with local pairings, and enjoy breathtaking caldera views while discovering the island’s unique terroir.
From 250€/Person

Golden Hour Wine Experience

5 Hours
Semi-Private
A refined sunset wine journey across three renowned wineries. Guided by a sommelier, taste premium Santorini wines, explore volcanic vineyards, and end the experience with breathtaking golden hour views.
From 280€/Person

Signature Experience

5 Hours
Private
An exclusive private journey into Santorini’s volcanic terroir. Visit a local farm, explore vineyards, and enjoy premium wine and olive oil tastings guided by a certified sommelier in a refined setting.
From 300€/Person

Volcanic Heritage & Wine Experience

6 Hours
Private
Discover Santorini’s history, landscapes, and wine culture in one immersive journey. Visit Akrotiri, explore traditional villages and viewpoints, and enjoy a sommelier-guided wine tasting overlooking the caldera.
From 450€/Person

Grand Sunset Experience

5 Hours
Private
A luxury sunset wine journey across three prestigious wineries. Taste rare Santorini wines with expert guidance and end the evening with a caldera-view sunset dinner and wine of your choice.
From 450€/Person

Testimonials

Check out what our happy guests have to say about their experience with Terroir Santorini.

Chris E@Google
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We had a wonderful wine tour with Elle. She met us at our hotel and we delved into the different styles and grapes of Santorini. It was fascinating. Elle is a very talented sommelier and is just do personable. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour from the upscale California style tasting room of Argyros to the more earthy and homey tasting at Sigalas. Lastly we tasted the wines and dined at Santo winery. What a spectacular meal and fabulous views and sunset. Just a fabulous experience. Highly recommend
Stefania S, France@Tripadvisor
An absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. Everything was perfectly organized, and the atmosphere was simply wonderful. My tour guide, Eleftheria, was passionate, kind, and overflowing with positive energy — she truly made the experience unforgettable. The wine tasting at sunset was nothing short of magical, with breathtaking views and an unforgettable ambiance. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for something truly special !
Chris, United States@Tripadvisor
We had an absolutely fabulous time! Our guide, Elle, was warm and hospitable. We went to several wineries that were very different and were able to sample different styles of growing and making wine. She is a very knowledgeable sommelier. The cherry on top of the cake was dining at Santo winery. The meal was fabulous and the VIEW!!!! Breathtaking. We highly recommend this tour company and ask for Elle.
Melissa Solomon
Melissa Solomon@Google
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We were visiting from the Pennsylvania (USA) this past July and spent nine days traveling throughout Greece, and this was hands down our favorite tour of the entire trip — all because of our guide, El. She spent the entire day with us and showed an incredible level of hospitality, truly going above and beyond what was included in the tour. El shared so much history about Santorini and took the time to show us parts of the island we never would have discovered on our own. She treats you like family and shares all the local, authentic experiences — not just the typical tourist spots. I would recommend her again and again. If you’re going to Santorini and want to do a wine or food tour, you absolutely need to go with El.
Steve C, United States@Tripadvisor
My wife and I spent the day with Nikos provided us with tremendous personal attention to detail. He took the extra time to show us around the island with excellent descriptions. We went to two wineries and Nikos really did a fantastic job of describing each wine and especially the uniqueness of the Santorini terroir and wine production methods. His knowledge of wines over the world is excellent so he was able to draw parallels to other producing regions of the world as well as to demonstrate the significant differences of how these wines are produced. We have toured many wineries over the last 15 years and this tour certainly ranks along with our best experiences. We highly recommend you consider one of the many tour options that they offer. If time allows I think the sunset tour with dinner at Santos Winery would be tremendous! Thank you Nikos !