Nemea Winery Tour: Explore Vineyards and Taste Classic Wines from Athens or Nafplion
4.9
27 Ratings
Isthmia
Embark on a captivating winery tour around Athens or Nafplion, exploring vineyards and tasting classic wines. Visit popular wineries, ancient sites, and enjoy traditional Greek cuisine.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Corinth Canal - The marvelous man-made Corinth canal connecting the Aegean and Ionian seas, as well as the Peloponnese peninsula with the central part of Greece.
More than 2500 workers digging 6.400m for twelve years (from 1881 to 1893) Stop for photography -
Nemea - Modern Nemea it still boasts 3,500 years of wine making history. If you are a wine lover, this region is a perfect destination for you. With several wineries and cultural sites to visit, the area is the absolute place to explore. We will visit three popular wineries and we taste and learn about their products. In each winery we can spent 60min but we are flexible.
Between our visit to wineries we can visit (optional) the Archaeological site of Ancient Nemea (the unique Zeus temple and the stadium) -
Ancient Nemea - While the region is famous for its wine, it’s also well known for its incredible cultural sites, including that of Ancient Nemea, a must-see. A vast archaeological site, it includes not only the Sanctuary of Zeus but also the stadium where the Nemean Games took place, which honored the ancient Greek god. The stadium has recently been discovered. It is notable for its well-preserved vaulted entrance tunnel, dated to about 320 BC, with ancient graffiti on the walls. Legend has it that it was also the place where Hercules slew the Nemean lion.
Visit Optional. Ticket in winter 4€ / Summer 8€ ( Includes: site, museum & stadium) - Monastery of the Dormition Rock Nemea - Just renovated, a beautiful historical and religious monument for mankind. The Monastery is situated at the entrance of Nemea. A visit to this unique monastery - fort, it will give you the chance to enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley and the vine yards. Its a unique view for all seasons. See our Photos
- Argos - Argos is a city in Argolis, the Peloponnese, Greece and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is the largest city in Argolis and a major center for the area. We will visit another popular winery
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking tour driver for the day.
- Convenient pick up/drop off from Athens, Piraeus, or Nafplion hotels/apartments.
- Travel in comfort with air-conditioned and clean vehicles (such as Sedan, Minivan, or Minibus).
- Enjoy guided tours at each winery.
- Private transportation includes all fuels, toll roads, and parking fees.
What's Not Included
- Winery cost (Tasting wines with snack & cheese ) Taste cost 4/5 different wines from 10€ per adult.
- Entrance fee to Site & Museum in Nemea (Winter ticket 4€ / Summer 8€) Under 6 free /Under 25 y. half
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a wine tour and explore the famous wineries in Kleones, Nemea, Argos starting from Athens or Nafplion.
Your wine journey begins from your location (Athens, Piraeus, or Nafplion) and heads towards Peloponnese via the Corinth Canal with a brief halt.
The Winery tour in Greece includes visits to up to three diverse wineries where we explore their cellars and understand their distinct varieties. We sample their wines and if you’re interested, we can purchase their products for a price which is half the market rate. Additionally, we visit Ancient Nema, an extraordinary archaeological site, inclusive of the Zeus temple, Museum & Stadium and the distinctive Monastery / fort of Dormitory Rock in modern Nemea that offers a panoramic view of the vineyards.
The tour proceeds to Nemea for an optional lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant serving authentic Greek cuisine.
Payment options are flexible; you can either make a full payment at the time of your booking or reserve your tour by paying only a 50% deposit at a reduced rate (than Options / Full Pay) and settle the remaining 50% balance on your tour date. Additional info can be seen here.
- We will visit 3 wineries. Your tour is private, flexible & available from Athens or Piraeus. However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
- You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 12 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- The tour driver leader is not a licensed archaeologist guide to accompany you on your walk to Nemea archaeological site or museum.
Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(27 Ratings)
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Kelly_s
Apr 21, 2024
Wonderful guide/great experience - Our guide, Nickoli was fantastic. Perfect balance of great conversation and historical information and space to enjoy company I was traveling with and the environment. Highly recommend.
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Stephanie_g
Oct 3, 2023
Incredible Experience - First and foremost, Christos is a superb guide. He is very knowledgeable about Greek history and cultural making the ride out to Nemea very informative and fun. Second, the wineries I visited were stunning. The staff at each were extremely friendly and very familiar with the wines they were showcasing. Each offered a tour of the facilities, as well as a tasting with a small plate. Not to mention that the vineyards and views from some of the wineries were breathtaking. It was my first time visiting the Greek countryside and having the opportunity to stop at cultural sites along the way was absolutely perfect. Christos made certain that I was able to enjoy each location at my own pace. I never felt rushed and instead, it was like spending the day with a friend, who just happened to know all of the right places to see. If you are looking for a full day out of the city, I cannot recommend this tour enough. Every detail was perfectly curated and Christos was an excellent host. You can tell that he really enjoys his job and wants to make sure that you enjoy your time in Greece’s wine country. A+ service and tour!
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Lynne_m
Aug 6, 2023
Totally Recommend this Tour - Phillipe is the best tour guide we have ever had! He is knowledgeable, gracious and made the experience unforgettable! We highly recommend this tour. It was very well organized and the day went smoothly. We learned so much about wine and the processes. Phillips’s knowledge of Greek history is astonishing. We learned so much from him and enjoyed every minute of our tour.
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Lovenvoy
Jul 16, 2023
This tour sparked my love for Greek wine - We had a wonderful time on this tour to Nemea with our driver, Nikolaos. He was friendly and helpful, and seemed to know when to act as a "guide" and when to allow us (a group two couples) to enjoy each other's company and explore on our own. The three wineries we went to were amazing, especially Estate Constantin Gofas. Would definitely recommend this to those who love wine and would enjoy experiencing the country side, just outside of Athens.
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Ross_m
Jun 30, 2023
Amazing tour & passion - Thoroughly enjoyed the 3 family wineries we visited. The wine, scenery and staff providing the tastings were very knowledgeable and passionate about their wine. Since it was during the week, we received very personal attention.
Made several stops to see some additional sites.
Christos was an amazing guide and would highly recommend this tour.
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Denise_c
May 24, 2023
We had an amazing time on... - We had an amazing time on our wine tour! We went to the following wineries Karamitsos, Palivos Estate and Bairaktaris. Delicious wines and fantastic views! Along with ancient Corinth and the Corinth Canal. It was a wonderful day. I highly recommend this tour. We enjoyed it!
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Sushil
Apr 14, 2023
Well organized - Impressively dressed driver and immaculate transport. Lots of info on the region, some historic stops thrown in. Options were available if you spend too much time in one place. Wine tastings all offer a range of tastings three + with cheeses and meats. Had some amazing wines in some beautiful wineries. The countryside is beautiful.
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Scenic49724132207
Mar 29, 2023
Wonderful experience! - Christtos gave us a wonderful trip. He was an excellent guide and driver. So understanding, and we highly recommending him for anyone's future trip.
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Alice_f
Jul 6, 2023
Very enjoyable experience - We visited 3 wineries, and the first two were definitely 5 star experiences. Andreas at Palivos was an amazing host to give us a tour and do our tasting. The wines at Constantin were incredible. The third winery we went to, Karamitsos, was absolutely beautiful, but we found the wines to be a bit underwhelming. It was a very enjoyable day, but with just light bites at each winery, there was no real lunch, which is difficult when you’re spending the day wine tasting. Christos was a great driver and very friendly. He showed us some very impressive archaeological sites on our trip, which added to the experience. Overall it was a very enjoyable day.
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Kris_a
Jul 11, 2023
Not quite what we were expecting - Let's start with the good. Prompt pickup, great signage at the port, and a very nice ride (Mercedes van for 4 folks). Also the 3nwineries had enough diversity to express some differing opinions on the various wines made in the valley.
Now for the part that needs some improvement. I had to check the booking to make sure we bought the right thing. All the reviews I read were solid 5 stars talking about the great driver and touring experience. Ours felt very much like a transport-only trip. I think our driver may have said 2 sentences the entire ride up. Feltnmore like an Uber ride than a tour. Coming back we asked to stop at the ruins and at least drive through the old city, so that was ok. If we hadn't asked, not sure it would have been anything more than dropping us directly back at the boat.
Bottom line, the wineries were great, but I'd look for a more tour experience at this price point or a cheaper transport only arrangement (and know that's all you're getting).
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