Visit a fragrant Ouzo distillery store, learn the secrets of the Greek traditional drink Ouzo and taste it! Then visit a beekeeping unit, wear the beekeeping costume and meet the bees in their natural enviroment. Local varieties of honey and Greek sweets based on honey will charm your palate!
A minimum number of 2 participants is required for this tour
Due to covid-19, this tour is not available during 2021
Full Description
With a history of over 4,000 years, the Greek gastronomy and the unique Greek products hold a prominent place in the world rankings. Ouzo, tsipouro and the honey flowers are some of the Greek products that one can find in every corner of Greece, from the most gourmet restaurants to the most picturesque taverns by the sea.
In this tour we learn all the secrets of these unique products, as we visit local traditional units and we meet from close their local producers.
In this excursion, we learn the secrets of beekeeping and ouzo.
At first, we “invade” the enchanting world of the unique Greek Ouzo and Tsipouro. We visit a local distillery, we learn their history and characteristics and we admire the distillery museum. At the end of this heady journey, we taste the traditional local spirits of ouzo, tsipouro and various local liqueurs, accompanied by Greek traditional dishes.
Then, we visit a traditional honey production unit where its owner, a beekeeper, reveals the way that the beehives are maintained and harvested. We meet and admire the magical world of the bees in their natural environment and we taste unique Greek varieties of honey.
Highlights
Visit local traditional units of honey and ouzo
Learn the secrets of Greek beekeeping and ouzo production
Sample traditional local spirits of ouzo with fellow foodies
Taste delicious varieties of honey
Family friendly
Led by a local guide
Inclusions
Entrance fees
Pick up drop off from your hotel at Nafplio
Semi-independent tour
The ouzo and honey tasting
English-speaking tour leader
All road transports
Liability insurance
All taxes
Exclusions
Personal expenses
Additional Info
Meeting point:
Pick up from your hotel at Nafplio or a specified spot
Necessary equipment:
Comfortable closed-type shoes, not sandals
Light-coloured clothes, long cotton pants
Remarks:
Weather will not affect the operation of the tour. However if canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
