Walk on the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea and visit its endless vineyards. Taste local wines and learn all their secrets!
A minimum number of 2 participants is required for this tour
Full Description
On this daily trip of wine, we visit the endless vineyards of Nemea, the place where Hercules killed the lion and performed the first of his 12 labors, and we learn the secrets of wine and winemaking. We visit a winery of the region and a traditional vinegar production unit and we taste unique varieties of wine, accompanied by Greek dishes. We meet their producers and we discuss the details of wine-making.
Unique pictures, divine flavours and aromas will remain indelibly etched in our minds for many years after this unique experience.
Our tour starts with a hotel pickup and then we head to the region of Nemea.
Our first stop is the Archeological site of Nemea where we admire the sanctuary that was set up for Zeus, the father of Heracles, and The Stadium of Nemea.
Afterwards, we visit a small organic vinegars production unit, we hike through the self-owned vineyards and after a small organic cultivation briefing we taste its products, petimezi, tahini with petimezi and several varieties of vinegars.
Then, we visit a famous and award winning winery of the region. We meet its producer and we are briefed about the production conditions and the harvest procedures. The owner reveals the secrets of wine and offers to us local wine varieties, like Moschofilero, Roditis (white variety) and Agiorgitiko (red variety) accompanied by the most appropriate dishes.
Finally we take the road back for our departure point.
Highlights
Walk on the footsteps of Hercules
Visit the archaeological site of Nemea
Enjoy an introduction to winemaking
Learn about the famous winemaking region, Nemea
Sample fine wines with fellow foodies
Led by a local English speaking tour guide
Inclusions
Entrance fees to the units
All tastings
Pick up drop off from Nafplio
Local tour leader
All road transports
Liability insurance
All taxes
Exclusions
Personal expenses
Licensed guide inside the archaeological site of Nemea
Pick-up/drop off out of Nafplio
Additional Info
Meeting point:
Pick up from your hotel or a specified spot in Nafplio
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
Wine tasting is not allowed under 18 years old
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
