A culinary and winemaking day tour in the Aegean Islands that takes you from the island’s history and grape varieties to an immersive cooking class. Professional, English-speaking drivers provide transfers from pick-up locations across Santorini, with 24/7 customer support and a flexible cancellation policy.
The experience opens with a guided “wine trail” exploring the 3,500-year history of Santorini winemaking, the unique basket-trained vines, and the volcanic terroir that creates the world’s most distinctive white wine. Visit the exceptional aroma table of Assyrtiko wine and the special wine tanks pivotal to maturing this quintessential Santorinian varietal.
Cooking Class & Wine Journey
- Santorini Cooking Class: Learn to prepare authentic Santorini dishes using the island’s iconic ingredients — cherry tomatoes, white eggplant, fava beans, and capers — guided by local cooking experts
- Winemaking Journey: Explore the extraordinary story of Santorini winemaking — from the 3,500-year history to the unique basket-trained vines and volcanic terroir that create the world’s most distinctive white wine
- Wine-Paired Meal: Enjoy the dishes you’ve cooked paired with Santorini’s exceptional wines in a stunning island setting
The tour’s crescendo leads to the Afoura barrels cellar at the heart of the island’s winemaking tradition. Then a chef well-versed in Santorinian cuisine guides the cooking class, preparing Santorinian salad, fava, tomato fritters, and a seasonal specialty, each enjoyed with a glass of Assyrtiko wine.
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