7 Nights Greece Food and Vine Tours
Tour Information
ITINERARY
Overview
The 7 NIGHTS wine tour Greece to Ancient Nemea, Peloponnese & Santorini tour is suitable for serious wine lovers, who seek an escape from the ordinary and are looking for a different type of excursion. In the wineries of Ancient Nemea, you will have the chance to taste varieties of wines like Agioritiko, Roditis, Malagousia, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is said that the climate and the altitude in Nemea is the ideal for vineyards and that is what makes the wines produced here excellent and well known all over the world.
Santorinian wine is one of those subjects that can cause deep scenes into the heart of even the most confident, well-seasoned traveler. Its solid reputation is built on close relationships with various wine growers, in-depth knowledge of each wine – its climate, vines, composition, taste – and a clever storage set-up.
TOUR PLAN
1 st DAY
Arrival
Arrival at Athens International Airport. Our English-speaking assistant will meet you at the Arrivals Hall and escort you to the Car for the transfer to your Hotel. Check in Rest of the day free at leisure. We suggest the following options Walking Food tour in Athens, Athens by night. Overnight in Athens
2nd DAY
Athens – City tour
Discover the capital of Greece and its long history while combining the history of the city with nightlife and gourmet restaurants. Visit the Acropolis, Agora and Hadrian’s Arch. Visit the museums of Athens and you will be familiarized with the history of Greek civilization. For fans of shopping, you’ll find the main street of Ermou the best choice to shop. Overnight.
3rd DAY
Athens – Wine tour at the best wineries of Ancient Nemea
Pick you up from your hotel we will have our first stop, at the Canal of Corinth with the amazing view of the 6 km length and 80m height! We will visit 2 wineries in Nemea, whose wines were established in the market and in the conscience of Greek public. Taste wine varieties, well known for their special taste and aroma.In the wineries you will have the chance to taste varieties of wines like Agioritiko, Roditis, Malagousia, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah which are very well known for their special taste and aroma, especially Agiorgitiko is dated since 4.500 BC. It is said that the climate and the altitude in Nemea is the ideal one for vineyards and that is what makes the wines produced here excellent and well known all over the world. Our first day ends at the beautiful seaside town of Nafplio. Overnight in Nafplio.
4th DAY
Nafplio – Mycenae – Epidaurus
Today we will explore the area of Argolis. We will visit the Ancient Mycenae, the center of Greek civilization, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. Visit the Cyclopean Walls, the famous Lion’s Gate and the ‘’Atreus King Tomb’’! The most relaxing part of the tour is the seaside town of Nafplio. You can stroll between the ancient castles with amazing view, you also may simply stroll through the quaint streets of the old town, surrounded by bougainvillea or take a taxi boat to visit the small island of Bourtzi, in the middle of the city’s harbor, the fort on the sea and Nafplio’ s trademark! Here you will enjoy a traditional Greek lunch next to the coast. Afterwards, we will have our last stop at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus of the 15.000 spectators and the breathtaking acoustics and then, we will return at your Hotel late in the afternoon Overnight in Athens
5th DAY
Athens – Santorini Island
Our driver will meet you at your hotel to transfer you to Piraeus Port to take the ferry for the famous Santorini Island. You will arrive at the port of Santorini and our local driver will transfer you to your hotel. Free time to enjoy its beauty & Cycladic culture of Santorini, soak up the sun, swim in the Volcanic Pool in Santorini, walk at rim of Caldera and the thousands narrow streets of the town Fira and get memorable photos. Overnight in Santorini.
6th DAY
Santorini Island
(optional) Sunset cruise tour to Volcano with buffet on board. Pick you up from cruise your hotel after noon to start the excellent sunset cruise tour to volcano having our first stop at the famous volcano of Santorini! Then, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide and he is going to explain you everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. Our next stop will be the island of Palea Kameni where the famous hot springs are located on the west side. Dinner on board sailing above the underwater craters from Palia Kameni to Thirasia Island, the boat will anchor close to the island in order to enjoy your dinner. The end of the excursion comes on sunset time. Our boat will stop very close to Oia village where you will have the chance to watch the warm light of the setting sun under the violet sky before the night falls. This is the most unforgettable experience as the Caldera and the village of Oia will turn into gold color! Overnight in Santorini.
7th DAY
Private Wine Tour In Santorini
ESTATE ARGYROS (a modern style winery): The Estate Argyros winery is one of the most imposing on the island. Surrounded by vineyards, the cutting-edge production facilities are matched with a beautiful, relaxing, airy wine tasting hall, making Estate Argyros an impeccable experience including the famous Vinsanto, coupled with artisanal cheeses and cold cuts. You will spend 1 ½ hours tasting of up to 5 local wines. Do not miss to taste and buy the Handmade Chocolate (Chocolate desserts) with Vinsanto paste filling. Flavored with Vinsanto wine from the island of Santorini, covered with a sumptuous dark chocolate frosting and punctuated with the smooth tang of Greek honey.
VENETSIANOS WINERY (wonderful view to Caldera ideal for sunset): We will visit “Venetsianos Winery” as one of the best place in Santorini to taste wine while watching the sunset over the caldera! You will taste “Assyrtiko” as is the dominant white grape variety, which thrives in its homeland, the volcanic land of Santorini. You can choose to taste any of the various styles of wines that they produce, all the finest expressions of Santorini volcanic vineyard and Assyrtiko grape variety. Presentation and tasting of 3 wines accompanied with small bites of local cheese and barley rusks
GAVALAS WINERY (friendly & traditional): The visit at the winery includes tasting of the whole range of the wines and tour at the wine making areas. Visitors have the opportunity to taste a variety of wines and familiarize themselves with the unique characteristics of Santorini’s wine at a picturesque courtyard or the roof garden. A series of packages of nine different wines are available for tasting. Gavalas’s sommeliers and enologists will guide you step by step from the production of the wine to the glass on your table. During the tour, participants learn about the history, tradition, and latest developments of winemaking, while walking from the old stone-built cellars to the modern establishments. The duration of the tour is about 6 hours. At the end of the tour we will transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini.
1 st DAY
Santorini – Athens
Free time for yourself until our driver picks you up from your hotel to transfer you to the port to get the ferry to Athens. Meet you at Piraeus port and transfer you to your hotel.
Included/Exclude
- Car Rental type B
- Private Tour land to Ancient Nemea, Nafplio, Mycenae
- Private Wine Tour in Santorini
- 7 Nights’ Accommodation with breakfast
- Transfer from/to Athens Hotel / Piraeus Port / hotel
- Transfer from/to Port/hotel in Santorini
- Fast Ferry tickets from Piraeus Port / Santorini / Piraeus port
- All Taxes
- Entrance fees at Archaeological sites
- Wine tasting & entrance fees at the wineries
- Official Tour Guide
- Hotel City Tax
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