Megalochori Wine Roads
Hike the wine trails of Megalochori and explore the magic world of the Santorini volcanic wines.
5
Hours / Half Day
3
Kms (or 1.9 miles)
10+
Years
€350
Youth from €250 – Private from €800 2 Initial Participants
Start Time 16:00pm
About the activity
Adventure for hiking and wine enthusiasts. Shared or Private, Megalochori Wine Roads is the best choice to explore the magic world of the Santorini volcanic wines. Experience the intense beauty of this unique paradise under the guidance of an expert guide. (1 May – 31 October).
Includes
Pickup and drop-off available
Wineries fees
Coffee, sweet and small bottle of water
English/French/Greek speaking expert guide
Liability Insurance
Taxes
Excludes
Extra Water
Bottles of wine etc. or gifts
Extra wine or plates at the wineries
Gratuities
1 - Start
A History Discussion
2
Hiking the Wine Roads
3
Winery – Canava
4
Hiking the Wine Roads
5
Megalochori Village Cultural Walk – Coffee Break
6
Hiking the Wine Roads
7
Walking up to the “Heart of Santorini”
8
Canava – Winery – Sunset – End
Notice - Start/End Time
Note that the order of the above schedule is indicative and can change. Depending on the availability at the wineries and their booking orders, there might be some slight changes to the program that won’t affect the number of the wineries you are about to visit.
The starting and ending time of the Sunset Megalochori Wine guided hike is determined (slightly) by the time of the Sunset. See calendar for details specifications when booking.
Not Suitable For
- Children under 10 years
- Unaccompanied minors or Teens
- People with mobility impairments
Meeting Point
Meeting at the parking lot of Megalochori village. We spend a couple of minutes to meet each other and have a quick briefing session with our expert guide.
(For those using their own means of transport, please kindly consider that the meeting point may change. Details will be communicated via telephone and/or email).
Highlights
All along the way you will have the opportunity to
- listen to a brief history of the Wine Roads of the island, the canaves of the area, the genealogy and heritage. The devastating volcanic eruptions, the earthquakes and the wars that obliged the population to flee the island. Revival in the 1970s.
- admire the breathtaking views over the volcano and the clear sea below you (especially when you reach the famous Heart of Santorini spot).
- walk along the wine trails through the renowned vineyards and learn about the local estates,
- visit two estate wineries for a unique tasting of distinctive volcanic wines with the guidance and presentation by an experienced sommelier/wine expert
- indulge in the season’s flavors with Cycladic cheese – local bites pairing
- make a break at Megalochori village for coffee, traditional sweet and discussion,
- continue for a cultural walk through the beautiful narrow streets of Megalochori admiring the picturesque and distinctive architecture of houses, stores and churches,
- watch the sunset from the top of a hill with a breathtaking view (drinking a glass of wine).
Important Information
What to bring
- Sun hat
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Some Water (there are super markets near by for extra bottles)
Know before you go
Hiking experience is not needed
Including optional hotel pick-up and drop off the total time this activity will take is 6 – 6,5 hours.
Additional Information
For reservations and bookings, any queries you may have about this or any other experience, please drop us a line 24/24, 7/7 (free phone calls on WhatsApp or Viber). We will be glad to assist you.
There will be in situ a POS device for last minute tickets and payments.
Payment Information
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Cancellation Policy & No-Shows
No cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made before the below release periods:
- For no-shows, or cancellations less than 48 hours prior to tour time 100% of the amount is charged
- Please note that you shall be at your arranged pick-up point 5 minutes prior your pick-up time, as the vehicle will depart immediately. Kindly be informed that in case of you failing to catch your pick-up and /or us not to be able to reach you at your designated contact number (switched-off or unreachable), this may occur to you seeking alternative means of transport in order to meet the group, for which the company brings no responsibility. Otherwise, your non-arrival will be considered as a no-show and relevant policy will be applied
Cancellation penalties will not be applied for cancellations resulting directly or indirectly from nature, delays, cancellations and incidents related to the sea or weather conditions, acts of government or other authorities, de jure or de facto, hostilities, civil disturbances, terrorist attacks, strikes, riots, delays or cancellations or changes in itinerary or schedules, or from any causes beyond the control of the distributor.
Terms & Conditions
Santorini Adventure and its carefully chosen contractors provide high standards of services to you and your beloved-ones.
Nevertheless, Santorini Adventure does not take responsibility for omissions or errors of third party service providers.
Let’s make the experience even better
– Hiking is a fun and healthy outdoor activity. It’s an opportunity to spend time in nature, breathe in the fresh air, get your heart rate up, reduce stress and lift your mood.
– Wine’s Super Ingredient – One of the often-touted benefits of wine is a specific polyphenol antioxidant called resveratrol. Studies on this plant compound are ongoing, but some show it may lower blood pressure, control cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, make you more sensitive to insulin (which helps you regulate blood sugar), and even boost your brain power.
Drink moderately and live longer!
Hike the Wine Trails
Hike the vineyards of Megalochori and visit the cellars of renowned wineries with wine and food pairing.
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