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Private Nemean Wine Tour & Ancient Nemea from Athens

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Duration

8 hours

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Tour Type

Daily Tour

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Group Size

1 -15 persons

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Languages

English

Enjoy a private luxury Nemean wine tour, tasting wines in some of the most well known Greek wineries of Nemea, while you also discover the ancient history of the region!

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Tour Highlights

During this tour we will visit the archaeological site of Mycenae, you will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs and the Treasury of Atreus (Tomb of Agamemnon).

Combining mythology, ancient temples, an ancient stadium and an incredible museum, Nemea is not to be missed. 

Live a unique experience tasting wines in some of the most well known Greek wineries reminding you of the Napa valley of California. 

Treat yourself to an authentic “village style” lunch on a magnificent terrace overlooking ancient Corinth’s archaeological site and the temple of Apollo.

The Best Wineries to visit:

  • Palivou Estate

  • Lafazanis Winery

  • Gaia Winery

  • Lafkioti Winery

  • Papaioannou Estate

  • Themeli Winery

Isthmus Canal

  • Pickup from your hotel or apartment in Athens
  • Visit the Isthmus Canal, one of the most important projects and 19th century engineering masterpieces, playing a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade.

  • Visit Ancient Diolkos, a paved trackway in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth.

  • Treat yourself to an authentic “village style” lunch on a magnificent terrace overlooking ancient Corinth’s archaeological site and the temple of Apollo.

Nemea

A beautiful land of soft hills with endless vineyards and great wines. A popular day trip from Athens for every lover of antiquity fewer places in Greece combine ancient Greek temples with what feels a lot like the Napa Valley of California. Nemea should be on the itinerary of every traveler to the Peloponnese.
  • The Temple of Zeus / Jupiter: The center piece of the Macedonian building program was the temple of Nemean Zeus. Three columns of which have always stood since the time of the original construction.
  • The Ancient baths: The Nemean baths are an athletic bathing house at the Panhellenic sanctuary of Nemea.
  • The Apodyterium: The Apodyterium is where athletes got undressed, oiled their skin and prepared for the games.
  • The Ancient Stadium Crypt: Over 36 m. in length and for the most part in very good condition, it is the entrance tunnel that makes the Nemean games unique. It is the passage through the tunnel, clad in chiton and with bare feet that effects the transformation of the participant from a modern to an ancient. The tunnel thus plays the critical role in the accomplishment of our goal to provide an opportunity for anyone and everyone to become an ancient Greek athlete.
  • The starting grid: Characterized by toe grooves cut into the stone blocks.
  • The Archeological Museum: Founded by the University of California the museum contains a collection of pictures of Nemea by travelers of the 18th and 20th centuries, coins of ancient visitors and items related to athletic activity.
  • The Wine Roads: Nemea a mythical land where Agiorgitiko wine is born.

Wine Tasting Experience

  • Vineyards and Winery tour
  • Wine tasting Seminar
  • Enjoy awarded wines and a home cooked meal
  • Return to your hotel or apartment in Athens

What’s included

Fully Private Tour

Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history

English speaking and multi-lingual drivers

Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service

Transportation by private luxury vehicle

WiFi on board

Bottled water & refreshing wipes

Fresh handmade Greek biscuits

Skip-the-line tickets (on-request)

Exclusions

Entrance fees to the sites

Food & Drinks

Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)

Ferry tickets

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Covid-19 Health Protocols are at place for your safety. Learn More

Instant confirmation at time of booking

Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking

What to bring with you

Casual clothing

Non slip shoes

Sunscreen

Cancellation policy

Full refund if booking is cancelled until 24 hours before the experience

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