Yes — pick-up from your accommodation in Santorini (Fira area) is included in the booking.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No — the tour involves walking on uneven, terraced grounds and is not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility.

Can children join the experience?

Children are welcome but must be supervised at all times due to farm terrain and food tastings.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Yes — inform the operator in advance about allergies or dietary needs so they can adapt the menu where possible.

How long is the experience?

The experience runs approximately four hours, including drive time, picnic, farm tour, and tastings.

What languages are offered by guides?

Language availability can vary; check the booking page or contact the operator for current guide language options.

Santorini Picnic & Botanical Cosmetology Workshop at SantOrganics

On Santorini’s eastern rim, a short drive from Oia and with pickup from accommodation in Fira, the SantOrganics farm experience compresses the island’s geology, gastronomy, and traditional craft into four rich hours. You’ll move from roadside vineyards into terraced plots of medicinal herbs and the island’s only black raisin vineyard, while a guide explains how the caldera’s formation and the Kolumbo submarine volcano created mineral-rich, wind-swept soils that make Santorini’s flavors distinct.

The day begins with a scenic drive through volcanic fields and whitewashed villages toward SantOrganics, where a private picnic area overlooks the Aegean. Fresh savory pies, a crisp Greek salad, traditional sweets, seasonal fruit, and local drinks are prepared on family recipes and served among rows of thyme, caper bushes, and prickly pear. The setting feels both informal and carefully curated: low stone walls, terraced beds, and a view of the sea remind you that agriculture here adapts to the island’s steep, exposed terrain.

After the picnic you tour the terraced farm and the cave farmhouse. The owner—who runs production on site—walks the group past the black raisin vineyard and demonstrates how volcanic clay, strong winds, and sparse rain shape pruning, harvesting, and drying practices unique to Santorini. You’ll see olive trees trimmed to resist gusts and vessels of homemade liqueur distilled from the dried currants that thrive in this microclimate.

The tasting is the highlight: guided olive oil sampling with professional sensory pointers, sips of the farm’s limited-run black raisin liqueur, and bites that highlight volcanic-seasoned flavors. Optional mini demonstrations use prickly pear seed oil and volcanic clay in a short botanical cosmetology segment — a practical look at traditional ingredients applied to modern skin care.

This experience is especially rewarding for travelers who want an active tasting that connects soil to table and plant to product. It’s hands-on without being technical, rich in local stories, and compact enough to combine with coastal sightseeing. Note that the tour requires some walking on uneven ground and is not suitable for wheelchair users. Groups book by size, and private pick-up from Fira is included, which makes timing simple for travelers based in town. For anyone curious about why Santorini tastes and smells the way it does, this farm visit turns abstract geology into immediate flavors and useful skills.

Prices are set per group and scale with party size: solo and duo bookings start around €392, small groups of three near €560, and full eight-person private departures approach €1,174. The scheduled window is four hours, and pick-up from Santorini accommodations is included. Wear sturdy shoes for terraces and bring sun protection; tasting portions are generous but not a full meal. The program welcomes curious adults and children under supervision daily.

About Santorini Experts

Santorini Experts is a Kamari, Greece–based tour operator specializing in private, accessible and customizable experiences across Santorini and nearby islands. The company offers a broad range of guided trips including private tailor-made excursions, panoramic shore excursions, wine tastings, cooking classes, photography tours, virtual experiences, and group outings to Thirassia. Tours are available as private, semi-private or group departures and include options designed for limited mobility or wheelchair accessibility.

Local drivers and guides coordinate logistics, transfers and island navigation, operating tours that visit signature Santorini sites such as Fira, Oia, Megalochori, Emporio, Kamari Beach and Profitis Ilias. Wine-focused itineraries highlight Santorini's vineyards and indigenous varieties including Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, with tastings at island wineries. Photography and culinary experiences provide expert-led, hands-on learning tailored to individual interests.

Santorini Experts emphasizes flexible, personalized itineraries that adapt to traveler preferences, timing and mobility requirements. Shore excursions are offered for cruise passengers seeking panoramic views, local culture and efficient island transport. Virtual offerings include guided sunset walks and cooking demonstrations for remote audiences.

Bookings can be arranged from Kamari with pick-up options across Santorini. Descriptions indicate private day trips to Thirassia as well as a group discovery option. As a Santorini-based provider, Santorini Experts focuses on reliable local knowledge, curated experiences and a diverse portfolio of tours for visitors seeking tailored exploration of the island. Services include customizable transportation, flexible scheduling, multilingual guide options on request, coordination with cruise schedules, and assistance planning accessible itineraries to match guest needs and preferences across the island.