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Nemea is arguably Greece’s most important red-wine appellation, located in the northeastern corner of the Peloponnese peninsula. Traditionally, a deep, dark ruby color, with concentrated aromas of red fruits and aromatic complexity, Nemea-Agiorgitiko wines offer an experience of unprompted euphoria to almost any wine lover. Also, this tour is a very good opportunity for travelers to be in touch with amazing archaeological areas, fortress and monasteries on Peloponnese, of Greece. If you love wine as we do – you will never forget this unique experience.
We will pick you up from the port or another place you are staying in Athens and drive to the winery. On your way, you will have an opportunity to discover the beauty of the Greek countryside.
Your guide will take you to several amazing archaeological
areas, fortress, and monasteries on Peloponnese.
You will enjoy plenty of wine tastings and a traditional lunch in the fresh air!
After all you will be taken back.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Nemea is arguably Greece’s most important red-wine appellation, located in the northeastern corner of the Peloponnese peninsula. Traditionally, a deep, dark ruby color, with concentrated aromas of red fruits and aromatic complexity, Nemea-Agiorgitiko wines offer an experience of unprompted euphoria to almost any wine lover. Also, this tour is a very good opportunity for travelers to be in touch with amazing archaeological areas, fortress and monasteries on Peloponnese, of Greece. If you love wine as we do – you will never forget this unique experience.
We will pick you up from the port or another place you are staying in Athens and drive to the winery. On your way, you will have an opportunity to discover the beauty of the Greek countryside.
Your guide will take you to several amazing archaeological
areas, fortress, and monasteries on Peloponnese.
You will enjoy plenty of wine tastings and a traditional lunch in the fresh air!
After all you will be taken back.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Akrokorinthos, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Acrocorinth, “Upper Corinth”, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. In the estimation of George Forrest, “It is the most impressive of the acropoleis of mainland Greece.”
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta. The modern city of Corinth is located approximately 5 kilometres northeast of the ancient ruins.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient Nemea, Nemea 205 00 Greece
Formerly part of the territory of Cleonae in ancient Argolis, it is today situated in the regional unit of Corinthia. The small village of Archaia Nemea (formerly known as “Koutsoumadi” and then “Iraklion”) is immediately southwest of the archaeological site, while the new town of Nemea lies to the west. Here in Greek mythology, Heracles overcame the Nemean Lion of the Lady Hera, and here during Antiquity, the Nemean Games were played, in three sequences, ending about 235 BC, celebrated in the eleven Nemean odes of Pindar.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks.
Duration: 1 hour
