Wine Roads Private Day Tour: Corinth - Ancient Nemea & Wine Tasting
Experience Greece’s nature where history meets the myth and wine owes its creation! Cross the Corinth Canal that was a task from the antiquity, visit ancient Corinth one of the wealthiest ancient Greek cities, admire the temple of Zeus at Nemea (the only one which you can step on), run the track of one of the most famous stadiums of ancient Greece and taste the divine nemean wine surrounded by vineyards.
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Pass By: Athens, Athens, Attica
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Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
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 the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Ancient Corinth, Corinth 20007 Greece
The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Akrokorinthos, Corinth 200 07 Greece
We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth,the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, for some amazing photos.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Ancient Nemea, Nemea 205 00 Greece
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.
Stop At: Ktima Bairaktaris, Eleftheriou Venizelou 83, Nemea 20500 Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Nemea, Nemea 205 00 Greece
Archaeological site and Museum of Nemea shows you interesting things about the Nemean Pan Hellenic Games.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Lastly, we will drive towards the city of Nafplio for our last stop, considered the most scenic city, it functioned as the capital of Greece until 1834.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Akronafplia Fortress, Nafplio Greece
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.
Pass By: Bourtzi, The Harbor, Nafplio Greece
Nafplio offers you an outstanding combination of fortresses and castles (Palamidi), Bourtzi, a huge port opened to the Aegean Sea and the unique architecture of the old city of Nafplion revealing Venetian, neoclassical and oriental elements.
Pass By: Athens, Athens, Attica
Then we will start for our way back following the eastern coast of Peloponnese peninsula to reach Athens again.
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"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. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator."
"The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions."
"Stroller accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
08:00 AM
Duración: 9 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up time adjustable upon your request.
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Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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