The 10 Best Wine Tours & Tastings in Peloponnese, Greece

Our day begins by meeting with you and traveling towards the area of Nemea, where we begin our tour at the ancient stadium of Nemea, built in the 4th century BC, next to the temple of Zeus. Next, we will visit two award-winning wineries in the area, where we will learn about the vintage process, the wine-making stages and see the way wine is produced. We will share with you all the secrets of wine, through tasting some of the various local varieties. Our tour ends with a return trip to our pick up destination.

Inclusions: Taxes, Entrance into two wineries , Wine tasting , Tickets into the archaeological sites, Pick up from your hotel or our meeting point, Return private transportation from Nafplion, English-speaking Tour Leader

Exclusions: Guided tour of archaeological site

Due to our local ties and long term experience we can provide you unique insights to the upcoming wine producers of Nemea. Meet with wine makers and oenologists that share their passion with you. Meet the artisan organic vinegar producer and taste the fine products. Enjoy a rich picnic in the vineyard with local and traditional delicacies, freshly cooked.

Inclusions: Visit at 3 wineries with introductions to the modern Greek wine, the indigenous grape variety Agiorgitiko and the wine making process, wine tastings at the wineries, Guided visit at organic balsamic vinegar manufacturer, product tasting, Picnic in the vineyard with local delicacies and a selected wine from the region

Exclusions: Private transportation

Dive into a gastronomic local experience where traditional Greek local food is in focus. Accompanied by a local guide, you will visit selected food shops, meet and speak with local shop owners and have the chance to taste olives and olive oil, traditional succulent pork and vegetables, fruits and pies and learn about the Greek food culture, myths and stories and deepen your knowledge about Greece. You will find out about culinary and cultural traditions from the Ancient Greek times till today. Enjoy a personalised experience on this small group food tour and take home with you, memories that will last forever.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Food tasting, Lunch, Local guide, Breakfast, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Especially three things make this experience unique: a) tasting the Honey Mead (unique liqueur made of fermented bee honey and water | Hydromeli), which is produced exclusively in Greece by the Sotirali Family from neighboring Neapolis town, which has reinvented and patented this forgotten local traditional recipe, b) tasting the rich flavor of our own extra virgin olive oil Benios made of o local olive variety named "Athinoelia", c) Experience tasting the unique local wine "Malvasia", which was very famous and coveted during the middle ages. The original recipe has been discovered and revived recently by Monemvasia Winery, continuing the centuries old wine making tradition of the area.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Private transportation

On the morning of your tour, a friendly Welcome driver will pick you up directly from your accommodation in Athens and take you on a relaxing drive to the iconic Corinth Canal. Our Day Trips are customizable and together with your driver, you can select the points of visit and the time you want to allocate on each stop. There is always a suggested itinerary to follow but you are free to edit the route according to your preferences. Our drivers are locals and will provide you with all the local tips and historical facts for the attractions visited. Visit the stunning Corinth Canal, the well preserved Temple of Apollo, the Venetian castle of Acrocorinth and have a wine tasting class at one of the famous wineries of ancient Nemea along with a Pottery workshop to learn everything you need to know about ancient Greek pottery and see how ancient Corinthians made ceramic crafts with their hands. In the end, you can have lunch by the sea in the town of Lechaio and return to Athens.

Inclusions: Hotel Pickup & Dropoff, Private English-Speaking local guide, Free wifi on board, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel and Tolls, Pottery Workshop, Bottles of Water

Exclusions: Entrance fees for all attractions, Beverages and meals, Tips and gratuities, Wine Tasting Fee

Visit most popular wineries in Nemea, Argos and the historical coastal town of Nafplion. Your winery tour stars from your location (Athens, Piraeus or Nafplion). Drive via Corinth Canal to Peloponnese. Continue to Nemea (visit Site, Museum & Stadium). Our Winery tour in Greece, visits up to 3 different wineries. We visit their cellars and we learn about their varieties. We taste their wines and if you wish we buy their products in half price than Market. Visit the unique Monastery/ fort of Dormitory Rock in modern Nemea, with a panoramic view. Continue to Nafplion (first capital city of Greece in modern time) the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress. Have lunch or dinner in front water, before our return to Athens. You have the options of a full payment at the time of your booking or reserve your tour with a deposit only 50% at a lower rate (than Options/ Full Pay). See additional info

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus), Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees), WiFi on board, Bottled water, Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens Piraeus. Up to request from Nafplion, Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver (with history knowledge) throughout the day

Exclusions: Winery cost (Tasting 8 different wines with snacks) Ticket from 5€ to 10 € per adult. , Entrance fee to Site & Museum in Nemea (Winter ticket 4€ / Summer 8€) Under 19 y. is free., Gratuities

From Nafplio or directly from Nemea, Greece By The Glass' oenologists will guide you through the day. You will visit 3 wineries and taste at least 12 different wines. The lunch will be in the form of a comprehensive platter of local products such as cheeses and cold cuts, spinach pie with feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves with rice and herbs, cherry tomatoes with cucumber and olives, olive oil, bread etc. At the end of the tasting a semi-sweet dessert wine is accompanied by dark chocolate and raisins. Our team will have everything prepared so that you can have an incredible experience and learn a lot about this beautiful region. In the case you wish to upgrade your lunch option and savor an unique lunch in the winery with typical dishes of the region, get in touch with us.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Wine Tasting & Tours, Oenologist as tour-guide, Optional: Transportation from Nafplio

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From Athens or directly from Nemea, Greece By The Glass' oenologists will guide you through the day. You will visit 3 wineries and taste at least 12 different wines. The lunch will be in the form of a comprehensive platter of local products such as cheeses and cold cuts, spinach pie with feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves with rice and herbs, cherry tomatoes with cucumber and olives, olive oil, bread etc. At the end of the tasting a semi-sweet dessert wine is accompanied by dark chocolate and raisins. Our team will have everything prepared so that you can have an incredible experience and learn a lot about this beautiful region. In the case you wish to upgrade your lunch option and savor an unique lunch in the winery with typical dishes of the region, get in touch with us.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Wine Tasting & Tours, Oenologist as tour guide, Optional: Transportation from Athens

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A half day tour that introduces you to the most important products of the area: olive oil and wine. Start your day with a relaxing walk through an endless olive grove and a beautiful vineyard to admire the natural landscape… then visit a multi-awarded winery and an olive oil mill, to find out the procedure of production and quality characteristics. Complete your gastronomic tour with a revealing olive oil tasting & wine workshop accompanied with small gourmet olive oil dishes(mezedes) and a traditional lunch!

Inclusions: Guided tour to the olive oil mill & the winery, demonstration of the production & quality tips, Olive oil tasting & wine workshop by experienced tasters in 3 different olive oil and wine varieties, Food tasting experience of Greek Mezedes (small dishes) and food pairing with olive oil, Lunch with traditional dishes, local wine and dessert, Positive attitude, fun and many smiles!

Exclusions: Transport from/to your hotel

Skip the obvious places. Visit some amazing locations that most people miss out on, with a full-day private day-trip. With your own private group, see the off-the-beaten-track sites with your own personal driver and guide. Journey to the Cave of Lakes; Odontotos Rack Railway, passing through Vouraikos Gorge; the Corinth Canal; and a choice of Ancient Corinth or the Mega Spilaio Monastery. Wine tasting is an option too! Let your private driver/guide treat you -and join you- to an authentic Greek experience, complete with an amazing "farm to table" lunch at a remote top of the mountains town. An experience for foodies! An amazing tour even in winter. Winter types and we head for the snow and the beautiful mountainous countryside! A unique & authentic tour, away from the luxury offerings, all in the peaceful natural environment and beautiful scenery at the central planes of mythical Peloponnese. Private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off. For more than 8 people please contact Viator!

Inclusions: Totally private tour. No unknown passengers., Transport by private non-smoking driver/tour leader and vehicle., A HIGHTLIGHT OF THE TOUR; traditional Greek lunch & drinks at the top of the mountains., Hotel pickup and drop-off, unless on a pedestrian street., In car bottled water and information booklet., An EXPERIENCE with a fabulous, knowledgable, courteous and stunningly punctual tour leader/driver!, Be prepared for complimentary extras, if you are outgoing enough!, Optional: Vegetarian lunch can be arranged in most cases. Please let us know in advance., Like this tour? Include another tour of the same supplier by using Viator's SEARCH for "22041", This tour can ideally be combined with our 5-Day Peloponnese tour.

Exclusions: Tickets per person: Cave of Lakes at €9, Odontotos Railway at €9.50, Corinth at €8, Touristy stops at souvenir, pottery, etc shops; unless specifically requested by yourselves!, Professional guide for Ancient Corinth (available on request after your booking), Graduites (optional)