Wine Roads Private Day Tour: Corinth - Ancient Nemea & Wine Tasting
About This Tour
Discover a rich mix of archaeology, scenery, and wine culture on this private full-day journey from Athens through the Peloponnese. Travel via the dramatic Cori...
Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Corinth, Nafplio, Nemea · Languages: English
Know before you go: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE; STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally.; The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infants must not sit on laps; Wheelchair accessible; Not wheelchair accessible; Don't hesitate to ask any more questions you may have.; Pick up time adjustable upon your request.
About Nemea
Nemea
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What's Included
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Winery Ticket
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Entrance Fees [25€ for over 18 yo for Non EU & 25 yo for EU Citizens]
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Licensed Tour guide on request [Additional cost - 390 €]
- Lunch
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Corinth Canal The tour starts with a drive along the coast, on the way you will view some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians). Our first stop the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer. Ancient Corinth Moving on we will continue to Ancient Corinth. The city dominated by the hill of Acrocorinth. The site located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of god Apollo and a small museum. Apart from its archaeological and historical interest Ancient Corinth is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece as this was where Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period. We will visit the Temple of Apollo, one of the oldest temples, which is located in the in the Ancient city of Corinth and the archaeological museum with some splendid findings. Acrocorinth We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth, the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, for some amazing photos. Ancient Nemea Continuing our next stop will be the site of Ancient Nemea, that is mainly known for the Nemean Games, its ancient Greek stadium and the Temple of Zeus but it is also famous for its vineyards. Nemea has the most wineries in Greece as grape growing has been a tradition here since ancient times. Archaeological Site of Nemea Back at the site apart from the museum and the sanctuary of Zeus, the stadium makes the difference. Nemea has one of the best preserved stadiums found so far and it is located on a higher level. Of special interest are the tunnels through which the athletes entered the stadium. Archaeological site and Museum of Nemea shows you interesting things about the Nemean Pan Hellenic Games. Winery After the visit to the site, we will head towards one of the Nemean wineries. Driving through the grape yards of the largest wine production zone in Greece, we will visit one of the best wineries. People will gladly give you a small tour showing you the grape yards, the storage barrels, explaining you the procedure that takes place until the bottling. In the end, you will be offered to taste some of their best varieties while having a view of the Nemean Valley. Nafplio Lastly, we will drive towards the city of Nafplio considered the most scenic city, it functioned as the capital of Greece until 1834. Acronafplia Castle After walking in the idyllic old city we will stop for lunch at a traditional tavern by the sea, and drive up to the castle of Acronafplia for a panoramic view of Nafplio. Bourtzi Nafplio offers you an outstanding combination of fortresses and castles. Bourtzi is a little islet with a fortress in a huge port opened to the Aegean Sea. Athens We will drive back to Athens.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Athens. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Athens. · Tour end: Drop-off service provided in Athens.
