Santorini’s wine trail starts with beer. I like the 12-wine tastings paired with local bites, and I also love the beer-and-winery mix that keeps the day varied. One thing to consider: the final winery stop can change based on availability, so don’t plan your must-taste as a single named estate.

This is a guided, English-speaking day built for people who want flavor explanations, not just sips. You’ll learn how Santorini’s volcanic soil and local grape species shape what’s in your glass. Along the way, guides such as Billy, Panos, Nick, Nikolaas, Yiannis, and John are mentioned for being friendly and turning each stop into a mini lesson.

With pickup options across the island and a comfortable van, you spend your energy tasting (and taking photos) instead of figuring out transfers. The whole loop is about 4.5 hours, so you’ll still have time to enjoy Fira, Oia, or a sunset after.

Key Things I’d Make Sure You Notice

• 12 different wines + 3 local beers in one guided circuit, with food pairing to keep your palate awake
• Santorini’s volcanic influence explained in plain terms, tied directly to the flavors you’re tasting
• Exo Gonia’s Art Space Winery as a standout stop, with time to tour and taste in a memorable setting
• Argyros Estate’s tradition meets modern style, including farming methods like using mules and soil-building grape byproducts
• Underground cellars that add a real sense of place before you move on to the next tasting
• A flexible ending at one of several possible wineries (Anhydrous, Hatzidakis, Venetsanos, or Artemis Karamolegos)

Santorini Beer-and-Wine Day: What This 4.5-Hour Loop Really Delivers

This tour is built around one big idea: Santorini wine isn’t just romantic views. It’s soil, grape choices, and winemaking decisions that you can taste side-by-side.

In about 4.5 hours, you’ll cover four stops with guided tastings: a brewery first, then three wineries (the last finish winery can vary by day). You’re promised at least 12 wine tastings plus 3 local beers, and the tastings are matched with local cheese and other simple pairings like dry breads and Greek delicacies.

The best part for most people is pace. You get enough time at each place to understand what you’re drinking, but not so much that you feel stuck. It also helps that the guide (English live guide) usually guides the story, from how grapes behave on volcanic ground to why the wines in one winery can look different from the next.

Pickup and Transport: The Real Convenience of Not Driving

Santorini is scenic, but public transport and timing can be fiddly. This tour solves that by offering pickup from 16 different locations, including areas like Fira, Oia, Pyrgos Kallistis, Megalochori, Emporio, Perissa, Kamari, Akrotiri, and more.

Your trip is done by van, with short drives between stops (most are described as brief transfers). Multiple guests mention transport comfort, including descriptions like a clean Mercedes sprinter and good air conditioning in warmer months. That matters because wine days get long fast when you’re sweating in traffic.

Drop-off is also built in, with 16 options across the island, again including Fira, Imerovigli, Oia, Perissa, Kamari, Megalochori, and others. So you aren’t stuck fighting for a bus after you’ve tasted a lot.

Practical note: this tour is not set up for wheelchair users, and it’s also not suitable for people with heart problems or pregnant women. Plan accordingly if that affects you.

Starting at Santorini Brewing Company: Beer Fans Get an Actual First Stop

You begin at the Santorini Brewing Company for about 20 minutes. This is short on purpose: you’re getting a warm start, meeting the staff, and sampling a few beers so the day doesn’t jump straight into red wine.

The tour focuses on 3 local beers, and guests repeatedly mention the brewery owners and staff being friendly and chatty. That’s a big deal for a first stop—when the vibe feels relaxed, your brain settles in and the wine explanations later land better.

If you’re a beer person, this start makes the whole day feel balanced. If you don’t usually drink beer, it still helps: it gives you a different flavor baseline before you start comparing whites, reds, and everything between.

Also, starting with beer can be a nice rhythm choice. You’re not racing through tastings while you’re slightly overwhelmed. You’re getting your palate awake for the next phase.

Exo Gonia at Art Space Winery: Art, Time, and Underground Cellars

Next comes Art Space Winery in the village of Exo Gonia—described as one of Greece’s best winery experiences. You get about 1 hour here, which usually feels like the perfect length for both a tour and an organized tasting.

One of the most distinctive details is the talk you get around the winemaking tradition, plus the setting. Underground cellars are part of this portion of the day, which gives you a break from bright daylight and helps the experience feel grounded and physical.

This is also where you’ll likely notice how different wineries can be in style. Some guests highlight the art gallery feel at Art Space, while others focus on the tasting variety and the fun energy from the host. Names like Panos show up as guides at this stage, with people appreciating that he was engaging and patient.

What to expect from you here: slow down and taste intentionally. Don’t try to memorize everything. Instead, pick one theme per glass—like acidity, aroma, or how dry it feels—and let those patterns guide your understanding as the day continues.

Estate Argyros: Modern Aesthetic, Traditional Grape Work

After Art Space, the day moves to Estate Argyros for about 75 minutes. This stop is described as modern in look but still tied to traditional winemaking methods.

One detail worth paying attention to is how they farm and prepare the land. The tour highlights practices like using mules to plow the fields and using grape byproducts to enrich soil. Those aren’t just trivia lines. They explain why the wines taste the way they do—because the care starts before grapes even reach the winery.

Guests also mention the stop’s overall experience: a guided tasting plus time that feels respectful rather than rushed. If you’re the type who likes to ask questions, this is a good moment to do it. The setup encourages discussion, not just glass-to-glass movement.

Small drawback to remember: if your favorite part of wine travel is scenery only, this stop can feel more “winemaking focused” than “look at the view.” But if you enjoy how production choices show up in the glass, Argyros is exactly the kind of place that rewards that mindset.

Anhydrous Cellar Door and the Possible Finish: What Changes by Day

The tour’s next stage is ANHYDROUS Cellar Door for about 75 minutes. After that, the day ends at one of several possible wineries based on availability: Anhydrous Winery, Hatzidakis Winery, Venetsanos Winery, or Artemis Karamolegos Winery.

That flexibility is a real logistical detail you should plan around. You might start thinking you’ll end at one specific estate, but on the ground, the provider adjusts depending on what’s open and ready.

What’s consistent is the experience type: guided wine tasting with local pairings. Even when the ending changes, the overall flow stays the same—transport between stops, time to taste, and expert-led explanations.

My practical advice: treat the final winery as the bonus chapter, not the main goal. If you have a must-see name, check with the provider before you go—but don’t let that single expectation control your day.

What You’ll Taste: 12 Wines, 3 Beers, and Pairings That Actually Help

You’ll taste at least 12 wines and 3 beers, and the tastings are paired with local food like cheese and dry breads. The goal isn’t just filling your glass. It’s helping you understand what you’re tasting by giving your palate something to anchor to.

A few pairing themes come through in the descriptions:

• Cheese pairing is included as part of the experience
• you’ll often see bread and dips alongside tastings
• vegetables and other Greek-style bites are mentioned as part of the food support at wineries

Pairing matters more than people expect. A dry bread can make an acidic wine feel brighter, while cheese can round edges and help you notice subtle flavors. It turns a tasting from random sips into a sequence you can follow.

On top of that, guests mention that each stop can include tastings led by staff who are entertaining and strong on explanations. In plain terms: you’re more likely to remember what you liked because someone helps you put language to it.

If you’re not a wine superfan, don’t worry. This tour is structured to make you feel comfortable even if you’re mostly there for variety and fun. Several people mention they enjoyed it even when they weren’t wine-focused, largely because the stops stay different from each other and the day doesn’t feel repetitive.

Price and Value at $200 Per Person: When This Feels Like a Win

At $200 per person for about 4.5 hours, the value comes from what’s bundled.

You’re paying for:

• pickup and drop-off across a wide set of locations
• a live English guide for the day
• 12 wine tastings and 3 beer tastings
• pairing food (including cheese)
• guided time at multiple wineries plus a brewery stop

A useful way to think about it: you’re not just buying drinks. You’re buying access to structured tastings, transportation, and people who can explain the why behind the taste.

One guest noted that at a winery, they otherwise might have charged around €20 for four tasting glasses. Whether that matches every day, it helps explain the pricing logic: if you were paying à la carte, the bill can climb fast once you start multiplying glasses, transfers, and guided time.

This is also a day that saves you from planning a hopscotch route yourself. On Santorini, that planning effort is often the hidden cost. Here, you get a timeline and the ride between stops.

Who This Tour Fits Best (and Who Might Want a Different Plan)

This tour is ideal if you want a balanced day with both wine and beer, plus someone to translate Santorini winemaking into everyday words.

I think it’s a strong match for:

• wine lovers who want to compare multiple winery styles in one go
• beer fans who don’t want wine-only tasting days
• couples who want an easy, guided experience without renting a car
• people who like learning while they travel and don’t want to guess their way through tasting menus

It’s less ideal for:

• anyone who can’t do tastings for health reasons (the tour isn’t suitable for people with heart problems or pregnancy)
• travelers needing wheelchair accessibility
• anyone who dislikes organized group timing and structured stops

If you’re on the fence, consider this: the day’s value comes from the pairing, the comparisons across stops, and the guide-led explanations. If you’re the type who just wants to wander and sip whenever, you might prefer a looser plan.

Final Verdict: Should You Book This Santorini Beer and Wine Tour?

If your goal is one high-satisfaction day—12 wines, 3 beers, food pairings, and guided storytelling across multiple Santorini wine settings—I’d book it.

What seals the deal for me is the mix: you start with beer at a local brewery, then move into wineries that each feel different in style and approach. Plus, the transportation and wide pickup/drop options make it genuinely easy.

Just go in with the right mindset about the last winery stop. Since the ending can change based on availability, treat it as a flexible bonus, not the centerpiece you must lock in.

If you want a structured day that still feels fun (not stiff), this is the kind of tour you’ll remember long after the last sip.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts about 4.5 hours.

What do I get to taste?

You’ll taste at least 12 different wines and 3 local beers, with cheese pairing included.

Where does the tour start and where does it end?

It starts at Santorini Brewing Company and ends at one of several wineries depending on availability. Pickup and drop-off are offered at multiple locations across the island.

Is the tour guided in English?

Yes. The tour includes a live guide in English.

Are there different group sizes?

There are options for private or small groups.

Is the tour suitable for everyone?

No. It isn’t suitable for wheelchair users, and it’s not for pregnant women or people with heart problems.

Are pets or smoking allowed?

Pets aren’t allowed, and smoking isn’t allowed.