With most of Santorini's wineries clustered within a fifteen-minute drive of each other around Megalochori, Pyrgos and Akrotiri, a self-planned wine day is easy to put together without booking an organised tour — though tours exist too, and suit travellers who'd rather not drive after tasting.
How many wineries to plan for
Two, or three at most, in a single day — tastings run 45 minutes to over an hour once you include a walk through the production area, and rushing between more than that stops being enjoyable. Pair it with a nearby non-wine stop, like the Akrotiri excavations or Red Beach, rather than cramming in a fourth winery.
Booking
Larger, well-known producers often require booking a tasting slot in advance, especially in peak season; smaller family-run wineries are more likely to accommodate walk-ins, though calling ahead is still safer during July and August.
Getting between wineries
A designated driver, taxi, or one of several wine-tour operators that handle transport between stops are the realistic options, given how central tasting is to the day. See our getting around guide for the wider transport picture.
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