Wine and food
Santorini Wine Roads
Winery hopping on the volcanic Wine Roads — deeper than a single tasting stop.
The Wine Roads route links several Santorini wineries across the island's vineyard belt — moderate activity with transfers and short walks at each estate.
Multiple stops show different producers and wine styles within assyrtiko-led volcanic viticulture.
Moderate grading reflects getting in and out of venues and short vineyard paths.
Afternoon timing leaves morning free for volcano or Oia if your ship allows two activities.
Highlights
- Multiple winery stops on Wine Roads route
- Volcanic vineyard scenery
- Tastings included per supplier
- Four-hour dedicated wine immersion
What a good tour includes
- Guide
- Transportation
- Winery tastings as listed
Getting there from the cruise port
Santorini cruise ships typically anchor in the caldera rather than berth alongside a town pier. Most passengers reach shore by tender — commonly to the Old Port (Skala) beneath Fira, though some operators and larger ship deployments use Athinios commercial port with coach transfers to designated meeting points instead. Arrangements vary by ship and tour, so confirm your exact pickup and drop-off from your booking confirmation before sailing day, not from a generic port map. From the Old Port, the cable car to cliff-top Fira is the usual option, but on multi-ship days the queue can consume a meaningful slice of a short call. A steep walking path of roughly 600 steps also links the port to Fira; it is exposed, often hot in summer, and not suitable for all passengers. Donkeys have a long history on this route but are not a recommended modern choice given welfare concerns, crowding and better alternatives — treat them as historic context only. Excursions may meet at the Old Port, Athinios, Fira or other confirmed points depending on the product. Plan every day backwards from your ship's stated all-aboard time, not its published departure, and build in tender and transfer buffer on busy days.
Tips for cruise passengers
- Eat before the first tasting
- Compare with Sunset Wine Roads if your ship departs late
- Designated driver not an issue — you are on a guided tour
Typically not included
- Full meals
- Bottle purchases
- Oia sightseeing
Check dates and availability
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Operated by Shore Excursions Group · Product eusnwineroads. We do not operate this tour ourselves.
Related excursions
Sunset Wine Roads
Winery stops aligned with sunset — for ships that stay late enough.
Santorini Wine Tour
Small-group wine touring across Santorini's volcanic vineyards — beverages included.
Exclusive Santorini Oia and Winery Tour
Oia's cliff-top views followed by volcanic-wine tasting — two Santorini signatures in one half-day.
Santorini Wine Roads — FAQs
vs four-hour wine tour?▼
Wine Roads emphasises the routed multi-winery journey. The standard wine tour is similar length but may differ in stops — compare listings.
Non-drinkers?▼
Confirm alternatives with operator before booking.
Pickup point?▼
Confirm port vs central meeting on confirmation — varies by departure.