Wine Roads Private Day Tour: Corinth - Ancient Nemea & Wine Tasting
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Athens, Greece
9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
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.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Wine Tasting
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Ancient Corinth, Ancient Nemea
- Licensed Tour guide on request depending on the availability [Additional cost]
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
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.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Apollo
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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Akrokorinthos
We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth,the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, for some amazing photos.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Nemea (Pass By)
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.
Ktima Bairaktaris
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.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Archaeological Museum of Nemea
Archaeological site and Museum of Nemea shows you interesting things about the Nemean Pan Hellenic Games.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Nafplio
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.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Akronafplia Fortress (Pass By)
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 (Pass By)
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.
Athens (Pass By)
Then we will start for our way back following the eastern coast of Peloponnese peninsula to reach Athens again.
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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are 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. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by City Boat Tours .
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Wine Roads Private Day Tour: Corinth – Ancient Nemea & Wine Tasting?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-63145P21
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Wine Roads Private Day Tour: Corinth – Ancient Nemea & Wine Tasting?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off.
- Wine Tasting.
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.].
The following is NOT included:
- Ancient Corinth, Ancient Nemea.
- Licensed Tour guide on request depending on the availability [Additional cost].
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Wine Roads Private Day Tour: Corinth - Ancient Nemea & Wine Tasting is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wine Roads Private Day Tour: Corinth - Ancient Nemea & Wine Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Wine Tasting
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Ancient Corinth, Ancient Nemea
- Licensed Tour guide on request depending on the availability [Additional cost]
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are 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. 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.
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