Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 743 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option worth booking?
Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option is a 5-hour experience in Santorini, Greece, from $63 per person. It scores 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 743 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 91 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (743)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $63 per person
Exclusive Santorini Experiences: Classic & Full-Day Tours Classic Highlight Tour (5.5 hours) Explore Santorini in a small group (Up to 12 guests). Stroll through Oia, admiring its blue-domed churches, Cycladic charm, and cave houses with breathtaking caldera views. Capture stunning panoramas from Prophet Elias Monastery, then explore Pyrgos, a timeless village. Enhance your experience with an optional wine tasting (€20 per person) at a renowned winery, savoring Santorini’s distinct volcanic flavors. Full-Day Tour (7,5 hours) Go beyond the highlights with all stops from the Classic Tour, plus a visit to Akrotiri Excavations (entry not included, €20 per person), where an ancient city is frozen in time. See the Red Beach’s striking volcanic cliffs and wander through Emporio Village, a medieval maze with a Venetian castle. Both tours include an expert tour leader /driver and comfortable transportation, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable Santorini adventure.
What you get
About this experience
Exclusive Santorini Experiences: Classic & Full-Day Tours Classic Highlight Tour (5.5 hours) Explore Santorini in a small group (Up to 12 guests). Stroll through Oia, admiring its blue-domed churches, Cycladic charm, and cave houses with breathtaking caldera views. Capture stunning panoramas from Prophet Elias Monastery, then explore Pyrgos, a timeless village. Enhance your experience with an optional wine tasting (€20 per person) at a renowned winery, savoring Santorini’s distinct volcanic flavors. Full-Day Tour (7,5 hours) Go beyond the highlights with all stops from the Classic Tour, plus a visit to Akrotiri Excavations (entry not included, €20 per person), where an ancient city is frozen in time. See the Red Beach’s striking volcanic cliffs and wander through Emporio Village, a medieval maze with a Venetian castle. Both tours include an expert tour leader /driver and comfortable transportation, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable Santorini adventure.
What's included
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Local Tour leader
- Surcharges on fuel
- Transport by air-conditioned Mini Van
Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Akrotiri Excavations Entrance
What you'll see and do
Our meeting point. There you will meet your guide and you will start your experience
10 minutes here
Oia's Main Street
At this postcard-perfect village with the whitewashed facades and pastel-hued houses. Loose yourself in Oia’s winding streets, duck under bougainvillea archways and bask in the feel of Santorini’s allure.
50 minutes here
The castle of Pyrgos
The village of Pyrgos where you will have about 20 minutes to see this quaint village
40 minutes here
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
Prophet Elias Monastery which offers panoramic, wow-inspiring views as it’s the island’s highest point. There you will get a glimpse of how life as a monk is and explore this exquisite monastery.
20 minutes here
Artemis Karamolegos Winery
Indulge in a 4-course wine tasting overlooking the captivating vineyards. Over the next hour you will get to know the winery and learn how wine was produced in Santorini in the past up until now. 20 € entrance per person
50 minutes here · Admission not included
Argyros Travel
Argyros Travel is an agency founded by local professionals, who strive for almost two generations, to show the unknown side of Santorini. What we do is help you get the journey of a lifetime, with seamless transportations services, specially designed island tours and accommodation. We chose our family name to be our band name because we are and want to remain a family business, dedicated to people who love Santorini as much as we do! We are committed to pushing boundaries every day to maintain the high standards of our services and keep adding value.
Pass by without stopping
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Akrotiri Excavations: Often called the "Pompeii of the Aegean," this advanced prehistoric city featured two-story houses, vibrant frescoes, and an elaborate drainage system, showcasing the sophistication of Minoan civilization. Entrance 20€ per person
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Red Beach
Red Beach Viewpoint: A stunning panoramic spot overlooking the iconic red cliffs and crystal-clear waters of Santorini’s most unique volcanic beach. Ideal for photos and breathtaking views.
15 minutes here
Castelli of Emporio
Emporio Village: A charming traditional village with narrow alleys, a medieval Kasteli (castle), and well-preserved Cycladic architecture, offering a glimpse into Santorini’s history and local life
45 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Santorini
Outside the Local Bus Terminal of Fira. Our Vehicles park outside the Bus Terminal . We will hold a sign "Santorini highlights tour" and a sign on the windshield. Our vehicles have stickers "Argyros Travel"
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Outside the Local Bus Terminal of Fira. Our Vehicles park outside the Bus Terminal . We will hold a sign "Santorini highlights tour" and a sign on the windshield. Our vehicles have stickers "Argyros Travel"
Options you can book
Full Day Highlights Tour
SEMI-PRIVATE STARTS AT 9 AM This is the Extended version: This option has extra stops. Duration: 7 hours Full Day itinerary: Oia village, Highest peak of the island, Pyrgos Village, Winery, Akrotiri Excavations, Red Beach, Emporio Village Akrotiri Excavations : Entrance not Included Wine Tasting Not Included: At Karamolegos Winery, paid on the spot, includes 4 different wines and a plate of snacks Pickup included
Classic Highlights Tour
SEMI-PRIVATE STARTS AT 9 AM Duration: 5 hours Classic Itinerary: Oia Village, Highest peak of the island, Pyrgos Village , Winery Wine Tasting Not Included: At Karamolegos Winery, paid on the spot, includes 4 different wines and a plate of snacks Pickup included
Private Classic
PRIVATE - START ANYTIME: From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Duration: 5 hours Winetasting Not Included: Paid on the spot, includes 4 different wines and a plate of snacks Classic Itinerary: Oia Village, Highest peak of the island Panorama, Pyrgos Village, Winery Visit Mercedes-Benz Contact: 1–2 days before your tour, we will provide you with the exact pick-up location and time Pickup included
Private Full Day
PRIVATE - STARTS AT ANYTIME: from 8 AM to 10:00 AM Extended version: This option has more stops Duration: 7 hours Full itinerary: Oia Village, Highest Peak, Pyrgos Village, Winery, Akrotiri Excavations, Red Beach, Emporio Village Akrotiri Excavations: Entrance Fee not Included Wine Tasting Not Included: At Karamolegos Winery, paid on the spot, includes 4 different wines and a plate of snacks Contact: 1–2 days before your tour, for the exact pick-up location and time. Pickup included
Classic Highlights
This is a Special Offer Option Duration: 5 hours Classic Highlights tour: Oia Village, Highest Peak of the island , Pyrgos Village, Winery Wine Tasting Not Included: At Karamolegos Winery, paid on the spot, includes 4 different wines and a plate of snacks
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Argyros Travel
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We suggest sunscreen, hat ,sunglasses and a jacket (for late in the evening if it is windy)
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 742 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
742 verified traveler reviews for Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Santorini half day highlights
Be aware that there are a lot of steps up and down—that’s true for Santorini and not only this tour. Our guide, Theo, was a lovely person. Very good English, attentive to the people, and knowledgeable. Only six in our group so good opportunity to learn about each other too. Recommend doing the optional wine tasting. Very enjoyable without any pressure to purchase. Driver, Manos, was skilled and also kind.
via Viator
Good Windy day
Our Guide Will? Did a great Job he knew the Island and History of Santorini, did good.
via Tripadvisor
Perfect Day
My husband and I took this tour on our first day in Santorini. We did the full day trip to include Akrotiri and wine tasting. It exceeded our expectations. We had an absolutely amazing time with our guide Nico and driver Will. Both were incredibly knowledgeable and had wonderfully humorous and engaging personalities. The group was relatively small (11 people) which offered the opportunity to get to know one another. Nico took great care to ensure the safety and wellbeing of each person. Highly recommend this tour as the perfect introduction to the island.
via Viator
Great inclusive Santorini tour
Really fun and educational day trip with our guide Nikolos (Nick)! I visited Santorini with my boyfriend, so glad we chose this tour as it’s a great way to see many different parts of the island all together with the guided expertise of a local. Perfect tour group size, 11 people. Would highly recommend the full length tour (nearly everyone in the tour also added the wine tasting and Akrotiri visits, including us). Some of our tour highlights: Nick’s fun facts about Santorini (and fun jokes), visiting a historical cave home, walking through Emporio village, Oia photo spots.
via Tripadvisor
The Best Tour Ever!!!!
This was one of the best tours we ever took. Wil was the best tour guide and Manos was an excellent driver. Went to 2 towns with great sights. Went to the tallest point on the island. Had lunch at a winery while trying four different wines. The scenery was outstanding. This is a must do.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $63 to $567
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 260
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by Argyros Travel, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 66.5.
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Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santorini.
How much does Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option cost?
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Prices start at $63 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santorini usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santorini is not rushed.
Is Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 743 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Santorini, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option?
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Around 260 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santorini can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santorini and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santorini within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Santorini?
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On Outty we rank every Santorini experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia, Private Santorini Tailor Made - Choice of the Guest!, Private Tailor-Made Santorini Land Tour with a Local Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Santorini?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Santorini?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option?
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Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges; Bottled water; Local Tour leader; Surcharges on fuel; and Transport by air-conditioned Mini Van. Not included: Gratuities; Alcoholic beverages; and Akrotiri Excavations Entrance. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 115 listed pickup locations in and around Santorini. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option?
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Across 743 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option?
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There are 5 options to choose from, including Full Day Highlights Tour, Classic Highlights Tour, Private Classic, Private Full Day. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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