The most famous 8-hour Nemea wine private tour in Greece
Nemea may have third in fame and importance historical monuments after Olympia and Delphi, but it still boasts 4,500 years of wine-making history. This region is a perfect destination for wine lovers. It is worth exploring the area as it full of awarded wines, well-known wineries, and cultural sites to visit. One of the most romantic and prettiest towns in Greece is Nafplio. You will find this charming Venetian heritage at the waterside location beneath the towering Palamidi fortress, graced with attractive narrow streets, interesting museums, elegant Venetian houses, and neoclassical mansions. Also, Nafplio is full of posh boutiques, tavernas, comfortable hotels, and guesthouses. It is one of the most popular destinations for the Athenians and because is only an hour and a half away from Athens it gets overcrowded on weekends and in high season.
Highlights of the most famous 8-hour Nemea wine private tour in Greece
The famous Corinth canal
8 hours to the largest viticultural area of Greece
Experienced English-speaking tour driver
Visit two wineries in Nemea
Taste incredible wine labels from the region
Learn for the production from a wine expert
The picturesque graphical city on the water, Nafplion
ITINERARY DETAILS
Pass By: Morning drive through Athens and its surroundings passing by the towns of Megara (King Bizas where the Byzantium city “Constantinople” took its name from), Elefsina (Elefsinia mysteries), several resort towns like Ag. Theodoroi, Kineta…, till we reach the famous Corinth Canal!
Duration: 60 Minutes
Stop At Corinth Canal
Corinth Canal
Our first pause the Corinth Canal. Finally opened in 1894, separating the Peloponnese Peninsula from the rest of Greece while connecting the Saronic Gulf (Aegean Sea) to the Corinthian Sea (Ionian Sea). You’ll have time to stretch your legs, walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer on some days bungee jumping is an option. Take spectacular pictures from the breathtaking bridge!
Duration: 10 Minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By: Continue our private tour traveling through the impressive landscape of western Peloponnese towards Nemea wine roads.
Duration: 75 Minutes
Stop At: One of the most important appellations for the production of red wine is Nemea south of Athens and Corinth in Peloponnese. Nemea is the most well known Greek wine region famous for its local variety Agiorgitiko! We’ll visit two wineries!
Peloponnese, Wine Roads of Nemea
A rich history in splendid wines, wherever it may lie, the eye of the beholder will contemplate the vineyards. It is perfectly natural, as Nemea is in the largest wine-producing zone in Greece, at an altitude of 200 to 800m ASL. The dominant variety is Agiorgitiko. It is an excellent variety, providing the opportunity for a wide range of wines. Among these, one may point out the famous V.Q.P.R.D. Nemea wines. In addition to them, superb rosé, and also aged red wines. Jointly with other varieties, Local Wines are produced, such as Plagion, Pterotou, Argos, Peloponnesian, Plagion of Mountainous Corinthia, Corinthian, Klimenti, Iliou. These wines are characterized by their aromas and fruity flavors. The local rosé with their rose-like colors, but also the red wines that are particularly suitable for aging. And this a strong reason why wine-lovers should flock to Greece’s Nemea region! The rich history in splendid wines, the eye of the beholder will contemplate the vineyards, wherever it may lie. Nemea is in the largest wine-producing zone in Greece, at an altitude of 200 to 800m ASL.
Agiorgitiko
The dominant grape variety is Agiorgitiko, an excellent variety, providing the opportunity for a wide range of wines. Among the Nemea wines, one may point out the famous V.Q.P.R.D. Also, superb rosé and aged red wines added to them. Together with other varieties, local wines are produced such as Plagion, Pterotou, Argos, Peloponnesian, Plagion of Mountainous Corinthia, Corinthian, Klimenti, Iliou. These wines are characterized by their aromas and fruity flavors. The local rosé with their rose-like colors, as well as the red wines are particularly suitable for aging.
Location: The vineyards are cultivated at an altitude of 250-800m to the SE of Corinth. Climate: Mild winters with a lot of rainfall and hot during summer. Grape variety: Agiorgitiko, Wines: White, Rose’, Red, Dry
Duration: 115 Minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Pass By: After the last wine tasting, we will travel to the famous Nafplio.
Duration: 50 Minutes
Stop At Nafplion
Nafplio, Greece
We continue through Argos on to Nafplio. Lunch (not included), and visit the old city of Nafplion as this city was the first capital of Greece after GREECE was free from the Ottoman empire and the great revolution against them in 1821. After the revaluation of 1821 against the Ottomans and the Independence (between 1833 and 1834), Nafplio became the first capital of Greece and a major port since the Bronze Age. The position of the city was very strategic and for this reason, it had three fortresses: the massive principal fortress of Palamidi, the smaller Akronafplia, and the small Bourtzi on an islet west of the old town.
Duration: 60 Minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Pass By: After lunch and our visit to Nafplion we will return to Athens where one of the most interesting Best Greece Tours ends.
Transfer offerd; Travelers pickup/drop off is offered.
Pick up from; We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Athens center and Piraeus cruise port at the cruise ship pier!
Info needed When booking make sure to include the address of your accommodation, or the name of the cruise line and the cruise ship!
Pick up time; We propose to pick you up at 8 am in order to avoid traffic and crowed at the Acropolis.
Drop off; We will drop you off at the same place we have picked you up or at any hotel in Athens center or cruise ship pier!
INCLUDED | EXCLUDED
What is Included
Professional driver with good knowledge of history and culture in Greece
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group
Accommodation is based according to availability (for multiple day tours only)
Flexible pick up time on request (proposed 08:00AM)
Free Pick-up from and return to your hotel
Free Pick-up & drop off from Piraeus cruise port
Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
First class transport: By Mercedes E-Class or similar; Mercedes minivan or Mercedes minibus according to the size of your party. All new models come with full leather and A/C.
Athens Airport transfer: arranged on request with a surcharge
Gratuities (optional)
Food and beverage
Your private chauffeur/guide will discuss a program best suited to your interest and mobile abilities. Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Tour Type
Private tour - Shore Excursion
Activity level: Moderate
Departures: Daily
Restrictions
Due to the high complexity and uncertainty of contemporary transportation, as well as unexpected situations, the planned itinerary can change at any moment and our choices may be affected by any social, economic or environmental phenomena!
Guaranteed Departures
Best Greece Tours is proud to be the first in the industry to offer Guaranteed Departures . A guaranteed departure means; There is no minimum number of bookings required on a trip to run and that the tour will definitely operate on the day it is scheduled and will not be cancelled. All guaranteed departures will run except in the event of a natural disaster or other similarly disruptive event that is beyond our control. Our current collection of tours can take you to exciting places in Athens and around the world.
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Importantant information!
Dress: religious and memorial sites: shoulders and knee must be covered.
A voucher will be emailed to you with our contact numbers and all necessary information for your tour.
This is your ticket and proof of purchase. On the day of tour please present a paper voucher in order to redeem your tour/activity.
Itinerary (break-down)Due to the high complexity and uncertainty of contemporary transportation, as well as unexpected situations, the planned itinerary can change at any moment and our choices may be affected by any social, economic or environmental phenomena!
Persons with Disabilities
Due to uneven surfaces, certain sites are not recommended for persons with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Such sites are the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Mycenae, Delphi and Meteora.
In all cases, we recommend comfortable flat-solid walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
For guests who are full-time wheelchair users a ramp vehicle will be needed. Guests may remain in their wheelchair or scooter for the duration of the excursion. Wheelchair or scooter dimensions are required in order to confirm the correct vehicle!
Wheelchair or small scooter folding type only. (Please note that disabled passengers must be able to board the vehicle independently or with the assistance of those in their party.)
Opening hours & Admission fees
Opening Hours: Summer April 1st to October 31st from 08:00 AM to 07:30 PM
Winter: November 1st to March 31st from 08:30 AM to 03:00 PM
Free admission fees: Children under 18 & Students from E.U.
Reduced admission fees: Citizens of the E.U. aged over 65 & Students from countries outside the E.U.
Free admission days
March 6: In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri
June 5: Environment international day
April 18 : International monuments day
May 18: International museums day
September 27: International tourism day
The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
National Holidays
Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March
The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September
NOTE: If the first Sunday is a holiday then the second is the free admission day
Holidays in Greece
January 1: closed
January 6: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Shrove Monday: 08:30AM - 03:00 PM
March 25: closed
Good Friday: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Holy Saturday: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Easter Sunday: closed
Easter Monday: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
May 1: closed
Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
15 August 15: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
October 28: 08:30 AM- 03:00 PM
December 25 & 26: closed
CANCELLATION POLICY
Sedans; Within 24 hrs of travel 100% fee will apply. Outside of 24 hrs a €2 per person cancellation charge will apply.
Minivan; Within 36 hrs of travel 100% fee will apply. Outside of 36 hrs a €2 per person cancellation charge will apply.
Minibus 10-20 seats; Within 96 hrs of travel 100% fee will apply. Outside of 96 hrs a €2 per person cancellation charge will apply.
For all vehicles; No show mean, no refund
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A rich history in splendid wines, wherever it may lie, the eye of the beholder will contemplate the vineyards. It is perfectly natural, as Nemea is in the largest wine-producing zone in Greece, at an altitude of 200 to 800m ASL. The dominant variety is Agiorgitiko. It is an excellent variety, providing the opportunity for a wide range of wines. Among these, one may point out the famous V.Q.P.R.D. Nemea wines. In addition to them, superb rosé, and also aged red wines. Jointly with other varieties, Local Wines are produced, such as Plagion, Pterotou, Argos, Peloponnesian, Plagion of Mountainous Corinthia, Corinthian, Klimenti, Iliou. These wines are characterized by their aromas and fruity flavors. The local rosé with their rose-like colors, but also the red wines that are particularly suitable for aging. And this a strong reason why wine-lovers should flock to Greece’s Nemea region! The rich history in splendid wines, the eye of the beholder will contemplate the vineyards, wherever it may lie. Nemea is in the largest wine-producing zone in Greece, at an altitude of 200 to 800m ASL.