Santorini Hotels & Resorts

Sample Santorini’s viniculture by visiting two local wineries. Your tour begins with a visit to Venetsanos Winery, located in a beautiful position with incredible views over the caldera and volcanic islands. Discover its unconventional structural design, constructed from above and moving downwards, before tasting three of its exceptional wines. Continue to Koutsoyiannopoulos Wine Museum, one of the largest estates on Santorini with a long family tradition in winemaking, combining the ancient traditions of Santorini to produce some of the most highly awarded wines on the island. Refresh your palate by tasting volcanic white wines and the island’s exceptional dessert wine. The last stop is Sun Spirit Bar in Oia. Enjoy your wine in this idyllic location as you watch the sun dip behind the horizon.

• Duration: half day
• Time: 3.30pm to 7pm
• Departs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
• Operates from May to October
• Group experience

Spend an afternoon exploring must-see locations across Santorini. A luxury coach will collect you from your hotel and drive you to Profitis Ilias, the highest point on the island. Take in a sweeping panorama of the island of Santorini and the deep blue hue of the Aegean Sea while learning about the island´s fascinating volcanic history. Wander around the courtyard of the 18th-century monastery that sits on top of the mountain, then visit the Saint Nektarios chapel and enjoy the tranquillity of your surroundings. Continue to the village of Pyrgos, a lesser visited but particularly lovely part of Santorini. Wander through its winding alleys and immerse yourself in its traditional atmosphere, where there are quintessential houses, blue-domed churches, and quaint shops. Take a walk to its imposing castle for beautiful vistas of the surrounding area. The next stop is Emporio, where you will join a guided walk and visit the small Venetian fortress, exploring the medieval village's doorways, windows, alleys, and arches. Continue to Perissa Beach, also known as Black Beach. There’s free time to swim in the sea or order lunch at a beachfront Greek taverna. Take the opportunity to taste local Santorinian wine and learn about the winemaking process in a private wine-tasting session comprising three wines made from local grape varieties. In the early evening, arrive at the cliff-top village of Oia with its famous, blue-domed churches. Take a guided walk from Saint George's Church, learn about Oia´s glorious maritime past, and admire elegant captains' mansions and cave-like houses along the way. Once you reach the bustling castle area, enjoy some free time to take photos, shop, or relax over a drink. Finally, watch an incredible sunset before boarding the coach for a relaxing evening journey back to your hotel.

• Duration: half day
• Departs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
• Operates March to December
• Group experience

Tailor your Santorini tour on a customisable private four-hour exploration with an expert driver-guide. Relax in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the sights and activities as you’re chauffeured to wherever you want to go on the island. Explore traditional villages and volcanic beaches and stop at prime photo spots around the island. You can even add a visit to a traditional winery to sample Santorini’s exceptional wines or explore the 3,500-year-old Minoan ruins at Akrotiri.

Witness the world-famous white-washed architecture for yourself as you set sail along the southern coastline of Santorini. Home to a sanctuary of stories and jaw-dropping scenery, this place is a seventh heaven that will leave you slack-jawed in amazement. Time slows and nature’s beauty takes centre-stage at the picturesque Red Beach, where a fiery carpet serves the ideal spot for a coastal stroll. One of the island’s lesser known wonders, this chilli pepper paradise is met by a lap of crystalline waves that were made for paddling in. From one sandy stretch to another, the powdery sands of the White Beach will quieten your whirring brain, while a stop at the Black Mountain lends a fresh glimpse at the volcanic isle’s many marvels. Boxed off with a beautiful lighthouse and a plunge into the irresistible hot springs, the fun-filled moments are fuelled by a mouthwatering on-board lunch with wine and dessert thrown in for good measure.

• Duration: Full day
• Daily departures
• Operates: Year-round
• Group experience