Peloponnese & Nemea Wine Tour (Full Day)

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Peloponnese & Nemea Wine Tour (Full Day)

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€950
Duration
8 h to 10 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English

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Overview

This tour explores the highlights of the Peloponnese, from ancient wonders to modern marvels. We'll visit Mycenae, one of Greece’s first great kingdoms, dating back to the second millennium BC. According to Homer, it was home to Agamemnon, leader of the Greeks in the Trojan War. You’ll see the iconic Lion Gate, the entrance to the royal palace.

Next, we head to Epidaurus to admire its 4th-century BC theatre, renowned for its incredible acoustics, where even a whisper on stage can be heard perfectly throughout the audience.

In Nafplio, we explore Palamidi Castle, a Venetian fortress famous for its 999 steps.

Our journey continues to Nemea, an ancient wine region. Here, we learn about Agiorgitiko, a 3,000-year-old grape variety, and taste wines ranging from light and fruity to bold and mature.

Finally, we’ll visit the Corinth Canal, a modern engineering feat connecting the Aegean and Ionian Seas.

What's included

Everything that involves the vehicle
Transportation from and to the cruise terminal of Piraeus port and ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Transportation from and to your central hotel in Athens or Piraeus
Professional English-speaking driver. Gives information & tips but does not come in the sites
Private tour (your party only), Air condition, Wi-Fi in vehicle, fuel surcharge and tolls
Professional guide at the winery

Not included

Food and drinks
Professional guide at sites (if wanted, with an extra charge, you can hire in the site)
Admission fees

What you will do

Corinth Canal
As we cross the Isthmus, we stop to see the great feat of engineering that finally opened the route between the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf - the Corinth Canal. It was finished in 1893, even though the idea existed at least as far back as 602 BC!
15 min
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Travel to Epidaurus and see the world-renowned Epidaurus theater. Built in the 4th century BC, it is famous for its acoustics, which are so perfect that words spoken on stage can be heard perfectly wherever you are in the audience.
2 h
Palamidi Castle
Stepping forward in history, we will see the Palamidi Castle in Nafplio, built by the Venetians and famous for supposedly having 999 steps. According to legend, there were once 1000 steps leading to the castle, but one of them was crushed by Theodoros Kolokotronis, a leader of the Greek war of independence, during celebrations for a victory against the Ottomans.
2 h
Archaeological Site Mycenae
The kingdom of Mycenae was one of the first great centers of the Greek culture; settlement on this site dates back to the second millennium BC. According to Homer, Mycenae was the seat of Agamemnon, who led the Greeks against the Trojans to take back Helen, the wife of his brother Menelaus.
1 h
Nemea
We also visit Nemea, an ancient wine-making region of Greece. Nemea is home to a grape variety named "Agiorgitiko" that is at least 3,000 years old. Due to the different microclimates in the region, there are a variety of different wines produced here, from fruity and light to mature and full-bodied. At the winery we discover how wine is made and try three different types of wine.
1 h 30 min

Meeting point

Pickup: Please contact us, to confirm final details. We pick you up from all Hotels from Athens and Piraeus. The port and cruise terminal or address you have given us.

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain; otherwise the driver will do their best for you to see most of the sites
Departure time is between 6:00am-7:30am, based on your preference!
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Our drivers are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Their priority is your satisfaction and safety. All our drivers speak English and are ready to help and to provide tips!
Our cars are well-maintained, clean, and have free Wi-Fi. Baby chairs, wheelchairs and most phone chargers are available on request, at no additional charge
Professional guide at the site (if wanted, with an extra charge, you can hire in the site)
All prices are for 1 tour, for 1 to 4 passengers, with a taxi or sedan, and up to 7 (on request 8 passengers) passengers with a minivan
We reserve the right to cancel a booking for a full refund in the case of bad weather, health issues or site closures