• Piraeus - Begin your journey with a pickup from your cruise ship pier at Piraeus port. Travel along the scenic coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to experience the beauty of the Piraeus and Athens riviera.

The Port of Piraeus is the main seaport of Athens, Greece, situated on the Saronic Gulf along the western shores of the Aegean Sea. As Greece’s largest port, it hosts Europe’s biggest passenger port, attracting cruise ships worldwide with tourists eager to explore this historic city, one of Europe’s largest. Additionally, its proximity to Athens makes it a convenient gateway to the Greek capital, located just 12 kilometers or 7 miles from Piraeus port. The tour will proceed directly to the Acropolis to marvel at the Temple of Democracy!

• Athens - Journey through Athens and its suburbs until reaching the renowned Corinth Canal, traveling along the picturesque coastal road of the Saronic Gulf!
• Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal is a waterway that traverses the narrow isthmus of Corinth, connecting the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth, effectively separating the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese, arguably making the peninsula an island.

Excavated at sea level, the canal stretches 6.4 kilometers long with a width of only 25 meters.

Though completed in the late 19th century, the canal was a 2000-year-old vision. Before its construction, ships in the Aegean Sea wishing to cross to the Adriatic or dock in Corinth had to navigate around the Peloponnese, adding an extra 185 nautical miles.

It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), first envisioned the Corinth Canal. Due to the project’s complexity and the limited technical capabilities of the time, Periander built the diolkós, a stone road that allowed ships to be transported on wheeled platforms.

• Peloponnese - After admiring the impressive Corinth Canal, travel through the picturesque and fertile lands of the Peloponnese. Enjoy the journey through olive groves, citrus orchards, vineyards, and all the bounty the Peloponnesian land offers!
  Escape to the Peloponnese, where myth meets history. Discover monuments from every era of its rich history, including great archaeological sites like ancient Olympia, Epidaurus, Mycenae, and Nemea, the Temple of Apollo Epicurius, Byzantine churches, and monasteries.
  Enjoy sightseeing and sports; explore unique villages and enchanting castles amidst stunning natural beauty, mountains, forests, vineyards, rivers, and caves. The Peloponnese is surrounded by the Greek sea, featuring lovely beaches and smooth sandy coasts on the western side, with rocky and intricate shores on the eastern side. It’s no wonder that touring the Peloponnese is a favorite among travelers.
• Ancient Nemea - Nemea is arguably Greece’s most significant red-wine appellation, located in the northeast corner of the Peloponnese peninsula. The mountains and valleys surrounding the small village of Nemea have been producing wine for centuries, primarily from the native Agiorgitiko grape, and the appellation surrounding the village is geographically the largest in Greece. A wide range of styles is crafted from this red grape variety, from rich, age-worthy dry wines to lighter, sweeter examples.
  Wine production in Nemea dates back to at least the 5th Century BC, although the exact date is difficult to determine. Wine is part of the Greek mythology surrounding the demigod Heracles, who was sent to Nemea to slay the Nemean lion. Around 40 wineries are located within Nemea’s boundaries. Agiorgitiko is Nemea’s native grape variety, named after St George’s Church within the appellation’s boundaries: Agiorgitiko translates to “St George’s grape.”
• Nemea Winery - Explore the wine routes of Nemea. During this luxury wine tour in Nemea, discover single vineyard wines comparable to cru wines from renowned French appellations. In vineyards enhanced by the breathtaking scenery of the Peloponnese, experience a wine-growing tradition that feels divinely inspired. From the vineyards of the Peloponnese, the finest grapes are selected, with a conscious investment in two of Greece’s most important wine production zones PDO (Protected Designation of Origin).
  Nemea, the largest viticultural zone in Greece, produces one of the finest indigenous red varieties, Agiorgitiko, and Mantineia, known for the exotic, unexpected, and refreshing Moschofilero. Visit 3 or 4 wineries, depending on your pace!
• Piraeus - After visiting the last winery in Nemea, return to Piraeus, where the tour concludes.
  Thank you for choosing us for your Athens tour!

• Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle transportation
• Professional English-speaking tour driver
• Convenient Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens

• Entrance fees
• Gratuities
• Food and drinks
• Wine Tasting fee

• Dress code is formal
• Important note: - You will have a professional English speaking driver with good knowledge in history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums according to the program. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you’d like to have one, we can arrange it for you with an additional cost. Licensed by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject of availability on bookings day!
• Athens International Airport transfers can be arranged on request at ane extra cost!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.