Nemea Wine Roads: Full-Day Private Tour with Stunning Nafplion Excursion from Athens

Full-Day Wine Tour from Athens: Here’s What You’ll See

• An exploration of the Corinth Canal
• A sojourn through Ancient Nemea and its wine-laden roads in the Peloponnese peninsula
• An adventure in the charming town of Nafplion
• A chance to indulge in the local wines and flavors

  • The itinerary is flexible for travelers to customize!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piraeus - Pick up from your accommodation in Athens or your cruise ship pier at Piraeus port. We will drive along the coastal road of Saronic Gulf to enjoy the Piraeus and Athens riviera till we reach the famous Corinth canal.

The Port of Piraeus is the chief seaport of Athens, Greece, located on the Saronic Gulf on the western coasts of the Aegean Sea. Piraeus port is the largest port in Greece, home to Europe’s biggest passenger port, and as such is a huge draw for cruise ships from around the world bringing tourists eager to explore this centuries-old city, and one of the largest in Europe. But yet another major draw is the fact that it’s easy to visit Athens because it’s located nearby. The Greek capital city of Athens is just 12 kilometers or 7 miles from Piraeus port. We will drive directly to the Acropolis to admire the Temple of Democracy!

  • Attica - We will be traveling through Athens and its superbs till we will reach the famous Corinth canal, traveling along the picturesque coastal road of the Saronic golf!
  • Peloponnese - We will admire the impressive Corinth canal, we will be traveling through the picturesque and productive soil of Peloponesse. Enjoy the ride along the olive fields, citrus fruits, vineyards, and all the goods the Peloponnesian land has to offer!
    Escape to the Peloponnese, where Myth meets history. Monuments from every period of the eventful history, great archeological sites; ancient Olympia, Epidaurus, Mycenae and Nemea, the Temple of Apollo Epicurius, Byzantine churches and Monasteries.
    Enjoy sightseeing and sports; explore unique villages and alluring castles amidst stunning natural beauty, mountains, forests, vineyards, rivers, and caves. Not to mention that the Peloponnese is surrounded by the Greek sea, with lovely beaches, and sandy smooth coasts on the western part – rocky and lacy on its easternmost side. It is no coincidence that the tour of the Peloponnese is very popular among travelers.
  • Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal is a waterway that crosses the narrow isthmus of Corinth to link the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. As such, it cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth the canal and separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese, arguably making the peninsula an island.

Dug through the isthmus at sea level, the canal is 6.4 kilometers long with a width of only 25 meters.

The canal, though executed in the late 19th century, has been a 2000-year-old dream. Before its construction, ships in the Aegean Sea that wanted to cross to the Adriatic or anchor in Corinth had to circle the Peloponnese, an extra 185 nautical miles.

It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), was the first to conceive of the idea of digging the Corinth Canal. As the project was too complicated given the limited technical capabilities of the times, Periander constructed the diolkós, a stone road that allowed ships to be transferred on wheeled platforms.

  • Ancient Nemea - Enjoy your travel from Corinth Canal to Nemea. Neméa is arguably Greece’s most important red-wine appellation, located in the northeast corner of the Peloponnese peninsula. The mountains and valleys surrounding the small village of Neméa have been producing wine for centuries, mostly from the native Agiorgitiko grape and the appellation that surrounds the village is geographically the largest in Greece. A wide range of styles is made from this red grape variety, from rich, age-worthy dry wines to lighter, sweeter examples.
    Wine growing in Neméa dates back to at least the 5th Century BC, although the exact date is hard to pinpoint. Wine is a part of the Greek mythology surrounding the half-god Heracles, who was sent to Neméa to slay the Neméan lion. Around 40 wineries are located within Neméa’s boundaries. Agiorgitiko is Neméa’s native grape variety, and is named for the St George’s Church found within the boundaries of the appellation: Agiorgitiko translates as “St George’s grape”.
  • Nemea Winery - Exploring the wine routes of Nemea. During our luxury wine tour in Nemea we can find single vineyards bottling wines that can only be compared to cru wines from famous French appellations. At vineyards that are all the more magical for the incredible scenery of the Peloponnese, enjoy a wine-growing tradition that feels like it was gifted by the gods. From the vineyards of Peloponnese, the best grapes are chosen and consciously invest in two of the most important wine production zones PDO. (Protected Designation of Origin) of Greece.
    Nemea, the largest viticultural zone in Greece, where one of the finest indigenous red varieties, Agiorgitiko, is produced, and Mantineia, with the exotic, unexpected and full of freshness Moschofilero.Visit 2 wineries depending on how fast you are!
  • Nafplio - Our next visit after Nemea is Nafplion 45 min travel.Here you can enjoy a tastefull lunch (not included). One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (in eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece, Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834. According to mythology, the town was founded by Nafplios, the son of god Poseidon and the daughter of Danaus (Danaida) Anymone. The town’s history traces back to the prehistoric era when soldiers from here participated in the Argonautic expedition and the Trojan War alike. The town declined during the Roman times and flourished again during the Byzantine times. Frankish, and Venetian conquerors left their mark in the town and strongly influenced its culture, architecture and traditions during the centuries. Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments and statues, Venetian or neoclassical buildings mesmerize the visitor with their unique architecture and beauty.
  • Piraeus - We will take now the way back to Athens and Piraeus port. Our tour ends by dropping you off at the same spot we have picked you up.
    Thank you for choosing us for your tour in Greece!
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and return
  • Comfortable air-conditioned transport
  • Professional English-speaking tour driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Port of Piraeus pick-up option
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum
  • Wine tasting fee (wine tours)
  • Gratuities
  • Food and beverage
  • English-speaking licensed tour guide (We can arrange for a tour guide for you with an extra cost)
Additional Information
  • Important note: You will have a professional English-speaking driver with good knowledge of the history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums according to the program. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you’d like to have one, we can arrange it for you at an additional cost. Licensed by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject to availability on bookings day!
  • Athens International Airport transfers can be arranged on request at an extra cost!
Location
Piraeus
Cancellation Policy

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

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Pathfinder1world
Feb 21, 2019
Nice way to see three unique cities outside of Athens in 1 Day - We selected the Corinth, Nemea & Nafplion full day tour with Wine Tasting. This was a great way to see three historic cities and taste local wines all in one day. We started with our private driver picking us up at our hotel in Athens and taking us to visit the Corinth Canal where we then ventured to the ancient city of Corinth and the Temple of Apollo. That was followed by a wine tour and tasting at two small wineries in Nemea. The day ended in Nafplion where we quickly saw the key sites before heading back to Athens. Everything was very nice, our only recommended changes / choices would be to spend less time in Corinth and use that time to add in a lunch stop. We relied on the small bites of cheese at the wineries to carry us through the day. It would have been nice to have lunch in Nemea in between the two wineries or have a late lunch in Nafplion which is a really quaint waterfront town before seeing the sites there and heading back to Athens.
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