Private Half day - Best of Santorini and Wine Tasting tour

Discover Santorini’s iconic sites and savor local wines on a private 6-hour tour. Enjoy personalized insights and breathtaking views in comfort.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Oia - We will embark on a tour of the island starting from the famous village of Oia. Equipped with comfortable walking shoes, we will take you to see the well-known Caldera and the iconic Blue Domes, which are must-see attractions. You will have ample time for taking photos and exploring the quaint shopping alleys, filled with local brands, handmade goods, and art galleries.

  • Fira - Next stop the famous capital of the island, Fira, where you will find the Prehistoric Thira Museum, as well as the Orthodox and Catholic Cathedral. Scroll around the little alleys of Fira until meeting the caldera with stunning views of the volcano. Fira is also home to the largest market on the island, with numerous restaurants, tavernas, cafes, and nightclubs.

  • Προϕήτης Ηλίας - Our journey continues to the Convent of Profitis Ilias, the highest peak of the mountain (567m/1860 ft), offering breathtaking views. The convent houses a valuable collection of holy images, handwritten books, and rare ecclesiastical items.

  • Pyrgos Kallistis - We will then visit the village of Pyrgos, once the old capital of the island, and the highest village in Santorini. You will see the medieval castle, numerous churches, traditional houses, and picturesque alleys.

  • Perissa Black Sand Beach - Next stop -to relax- Perissa’s Black Beach, named for its dark sand, which is made of black volcanic pebbles. The contrast of the black sand against the crystal-clear water of the Aegean Sea creates a breathtaking landscape. At the same time it is fully organized with traditional restaurants and beach bars, where you can relax and enjoy a refreshment or local food or try water sports such as windsurfing, snorkeling, and kayaking.

  • Venetsanos Winery - Best time of the day, wine tasting-one of the most famous Santorini experiences. You will have the opportunity to visit an old traditional winery in Santorini, where you’ll get the chance to taste unique wines produced from grapes grown in volcanic soil. You’ll be welcomed by knowledgeable staff who will guide you through the winery, explaining the wine-making process and showcasing the different varieties.

What's Included
  • Plenty of photo stop opportunities
  • Private English speaking driver-guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • See the highlights of Santorini island
  • Wine tasting at the most famous winery
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission to Venetsanos Winery from 20-30 euros p.p
  • Cable car tickets (6 EUR per person, per ride) for cruise ship travelers
Additional Information

Experience Santorini in opulence and ease through a personal 6-hour exploration customized to your liking. Traverse in a luxurious mini van driven by your exclusive guide, who will take you around the island like a local. Known for its awe-inspiring caldera, clear blue waters, and charming villages, Santorini is extraordinarily beautiful. Some of the must-see spots of this famous island are the quintessential white structures of Oia, majestically situated on the cliffs with expansive sea views, the ancient city of Akrotiri, celebrated for its exceptionally conserved Minoan ruins, and the dark sand beaches of Perissa and Kamari.

Location
Oia
Cancellation Policy

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

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Stephatwork08
Jun 21, 2024
Experienced guide to show us around highlights of Santorini - Communication with Makedas was mainly through WhatsApp and they were responsive. Yannis was our driver and guide for the 6 hour private tour. We bought this package, but it's essentially a private tour where you can decide where you want to go. Most of us don't drink, so we replaced the wine tasting with a visit to Black Beach. We shared what we really wanted to see, and Yannis also recommended sights that are not to be missed. We adjusted the itinerary as we went, based on how we felt at each location. Yannis knows Santorini well, in terms of its history and stories. He's very willing to share these, as well as his local connections to show us spots less accessible otherwise. He's also able to gauge when we wanted to hear more, and when we needed time to ourselves. We felt this private tour was a great way to get a good glimpse of Santorini and to get around Santorini where public transport is not the easiest to catch.
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Tosina956
Apr 24, 2024
Private Tour - I really enjoyed my private tour, Gianni's was great and knew all the best spots and hidden gems. Great conversationalist also, had a great time.
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Salportugal
Apr 22, 2024
Amazing enjoyable experience!! - Me and my partner we booked a wine tour with Makedas travel and our experience was absolutely great. Very clean luxurious car and right on time for our tour! Yianni, the driver that took us to the wineries, was extremely friendly with a big sense of humor and very knowledgeable about the island so he shared a lot of Santorini's history and made our half day tour amazing!! We totally recommend this company and don't forget to ask for Yianni to be your guide...five stars!!
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783milagritosv
Aug 19, 2023
Wonderful experience in Santorini - Perfect tour for our only one day in Santorini. Yianni was our driver and tourguide. He was awesome! From the very beginning he was easy to communicate and was also on time to pick us up from the airport. He definitely loves to share about Greece and Santorini. Me and my friend and boyfriend love photos and he drove us to certain view points to get the best ones. About the winery , the tour is not included which i think is perfect because you can choice to have a tourguide or just walk and get to the top floor where you can get a tasting where the options and pricess were good as well! very recommended Thank you Yianni for making our very short stay in Santorini a very unforgettable experience!
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T5443healexandrap
Aug 10, 2023
Great ! - We had a very good day! Everything was perfect! I recommend 100%! Thank you for everything !
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