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A Taste of Greece: Wine & Culture Tour

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Best Wine Tours in Greece

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Experience the Best Wine Tours in Greece with a Journey Through Nemea & Crete

  Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Greece’s most renowned wine regions with one of the Best Wine Tours in Greece. This exclusive journey takes you from the legendary vineyards of Nemea to the sun-kissed terroirs of Crete, where tradition and innovation merge to create world-class wines. Whether you are a seasoned wine enthusiast or a curious traveler, this Best Wine Tasting Greece experience offers a deep dive into the country’s rich viticultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and centuries-old winemaking techniques. The Route is: ✈ Athens 🚍 Corinth 🚍 Nemea 🚍 Nafplion 🚍 Mycenae 🚢 Crete 🚍 Heraklion 🚍 Archanes 🚍 Chania 🚢 Athens 🚍 Acropolis 🚍 Plaka ✈
Season All Around the Year
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Athens
Style Culture
Hotel Rate 4 star
Vehicle Depends on the size of the group
Your tour begins in Nemea, a region famous for its robust red wines made from the indigenous Agiorgitiko grape. Here, you will visit prestigious wineries, enjoy private tastings, and learn about the unique microclimate that produces some of Greece’s finest vintages. The experience continues in the enchanting town of Nafplion, where you’ll explore a historic distillery crafting traditional Greek spirits like ouzo and tsipouro. As one of the Best Wine Tours in Greece, this itinerary combines cultural landmarks, local gastronomy, and personalized wine tastings to create an immersive journey for wine lovers. The adventure then takes you to Crete, where you’ll explore award-winning wineries producing exceptional wines from native varieties such as Vidiano and Liatiko. Alongside your Best Wine Tasting Greece experiences, you’ll visit an olive oil mill, stroll through picturesque villages, and enjoy scenic ferry rides between the mainland and the island. This thoughtfully curated tour blends sustainable wine tourism, history, and breathtaking landscapes, ensuring a perfect balance of relaxation and exploration. Indulge in exquisite flavors, meet passionate winemakers, and discover why Greece is an unmissable destination for wine lovers.

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Itinerary

DAY 1

ARRIVAL TRANSFER

  • Athens International Airport to Athens City Center.

DAY 2

CORINTH CANAL
SKOURAS WINERY
KARONIS DISTILLERY
TOWN OF NAFPLION

Karonis Distillery, a family-run business, has been continuously operational for the last 145 years and is now run by Fotis and Yiannis Karonis (4th and 5th generations of the original founders).

The products made at Karonis include Ouzo, Tsipouro, and Masticha, all distilled in modern copper stills. The distillery also produces distinguished cherry extract (cherry liqueur) made with cherries from the Arcadia region.

Guests will have the opportunity to:

  • Taste the products.

  • Visit the distillery’s museum, which contains letters, books, and artifacts from 1870 onwards.

  • See the stills where Ouzo and Tsipouro are produced and learn about their distillation process.

DAY 3

MYCENAE
LAFAZANIS WINERY
FERRY TO CRETE

Minoan Lines – The ferry to the island of Crete.

DAY 4

KORONEKES OLIVE MILL
LYRARAKIS WINERY
ARCHANES VILLAGE

DAY 5

DOULOUFAKIS WINERY

Douloufakis Winery produces and bottles quality wines made from indigenous and international grape varieties. The most representative ones are the Cretan Liatiko and Vidiano, from which the winemaker produces many different labels, including barrel-fermented and amphora wines, following ancient traditions.

During your visit, you can:

  • Tour the winery facilities.

  • Learn about the wine production process.

  • Taste wines in the tasting room and discover their features, grape varieties, and the Cretan vineyards.

DOURAKIS WINERY

“As winemakers, we fully depend on the earth around us. We believe it is our responsibility to protect the environment and never take more than we give back. From organic viticulture to our solar-powered winery, we are fully committed to sustainable practices. We are proud to be the greenest winery on Crete.”

CHANIA TOWN

DAY 6

FERRY TO ATHENS

Minoan Lines – The ferry back to Athens.

DAY 7

THE ACROPOLIS
THE MUSEUM
PLAKA

DAY 8

DEPARTURE TRANSFER

  • Athens City Center to Athens International Airport.

Included/Excluded

  • Private transfers upon arrival and departure
  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • 7 nights’ accommodation at selected hotels
  • Daily breakfast
  • Winery and distillery visits with wine and spirit tastings
  • Olive oil tasting experience
  • Entrance fees to archaeological sites as per itinerary
  • Ferry tickets to and from Crete (overnight accommodation in a cabin)
  • English-speaking licensed guide
  • 24/7 emergency phone assistance
  • International and domestic flights
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any services not explicitly mentioned as included

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A Taste of Greece: Wine & Culture Tour

Starting from €3984 for each person
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  • Tour Type: Flexible Start Date
  • Group date availability: Yes
  • Duration: 7 Overnights 8 days days
  • Start Date: Passenger select
  • End Date: 7 Overnights 8 days days after selected date

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These prices valid to groups of 6 or more people. The price is per person in a double room. A single room supplement of €200 will be added automatically.

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