After meeting with our Wine Expert outside the Acropolis Metro Station, the journey will commence with a delightful 2-hour exploration of Greece’s grapes and wines, featuring a wonderful tasting of wines and various products from across the country.

Greece is the first territory in Europe and one of the oldest regions globally to produce wine. With evidence of wine production dating back at least 6,500 years, the art of winemaking is deeply embedded in Greece’s traditions, religion, and customs. Historically, wine has always been one of the five primary elements of the Greek diet, alongside water, salt, oil, and cereals. Greek wine was extensively exported throughout the Mediterranean, from the prestigious wines reaching Italy during the Roman Empire to the various wines shipped from Greek ports in medieval times.

Greek wine is renowned for its great variety and exceptional quality. During the tasting, our expert sommelier will provide valuable insights on identifying, selecting, and tasting wine. Participants will embark on a journey through Greece’s wine regions, gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of wine. At our preferred wine bar, just a few minutes’ walk from the Acropolis Museum, guests will enjoy a marvelous tasting of 8 glasses of wine from different parts of the country. Discover the unique characteristics of wines from Santorini, Crete, Monemvasia, and Northern Greece.

With a refreshing approach, our sommelier will guide participants through a variety of products to enhance their Greek wine knowledge. Learn how to pair wine with various cheeses and smoked hams, all exclusively produced in Greece. Explore the ancient Greek grape varieties, their growing regions, and the diverse styles of wine they produce.

Participants will gain a wealth of knowledge about Greece’s wonderful wines and understand why wine is cherished in Greek culture. By the end of the tasting, everyone is sure to have fallen in love with Greek wine!

Points of Interest

• Be a Greek

• 8-glass wine tasting of renowned Greek wines
• Curated selection of snacks
• Expert insights from the Be a Greek Team Sommelier
• Inclusive of all taxes and fees
• Assortment of savory and sweet finger foods including cheese and smoked hams
• Enjoy a range of alcoholic beverages

• Entrance fees to any point of interest
• Personal Expenses (i.e. souvenirs etc.

Receive exceptional guidance on recognizing, choosing, and appreciating wine from our master sommelier. Taking place in a stunning setting in the heart of Athens, embark on a voyage across Greece’s wine territories. Gain a deeper comprehension and mastery of wine overall. Learn the distinctions between the wines from Santorini, Crete, Monemvasia and Northern Greece.

Our sommelier’s enlightening methods will guide you through a selection of offerings, enhancing your awareness of Greek wine. You’ll learn how to appreciate our exceptional wine best paired with a selection of cheeses and smoked hams, produce strictly unique to Greece.

One thing is certain, you’ll develop a deep affection for all varieties of Greek wine by the end of our tasting session!

• Learn how to identify and taste wine
• Try different samples from all over Greece
• Take a tour of the wine regions of Greece and see what makes them different
• Enjoy your evening in a wonderful wine bar in downtown Athens
• Listen to our Wine Expert presenting all the different varieties
• Accompany your extraordinary selection of wines with a dish of traditional products, all exclusively made in Greece.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.