• Explore a winery with a long history in wine-making
• Enjoy an educating wine-tasting experience under the guidance of an expert wine specialist
• Taste five different wines paired with Greek delicacies
• Spot the distinctive characteristics of the wine produced in the Attica region, such as Savatiano and Malagousia
• Visit the temple of Poseidon and marvel a vista of unrivalled beauty from atop the hill.

Just a breath away from downtown Athens lays the Mesogaia plain where our first stop is scheduled. Upon our arrival at the winery, you will have the opportunity to visit both the wine cellars and the vineyard. The whole wine making process will be explained by a professional wine specialist. Taste 3-5 different wines.

Whether you are a wine connoisseur or just a traveler looking for local flavors, this wine-tasting experience will fully cover your expectations

You will taste 3-5 different wines and you will match them with the Greek delicacies served, such as local cheeses, olives and rusks. Let a professional wine specialist introduce you to local grape ranges and help you taste on your own what makes the Greek wine so special. You will be directed step by step how to recognize the different aromas of local wine varieties and you will come to see that Greek wine is like the people of this land: authentic and passionate.

Prices include

• Hotel /apartment pickup and drop-off (for downtown Athens)

• Private transfer to and from the winery & Cape Sounio with an A/C, smoke-free luxury vehicle
• An English-speaking professional wine specialist

• Wine tasting of 5 indigenous varieties
• All admission fees and all tastings
• Car fuel
• All taxes and VAT

Not included

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel/apartment pick-up with a vehicle, around Athens area city center (can be arranged)
• Anything else you would like to order or purchase from the winery
• All meals and drinks

Duration

5 hours

Activity Level

Easy-moderate

Group type             

Private or Small related member Groups

Notes      

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate

Post Covid 19 Policy:

Vehicles will be sanitized before every pick up. Hands sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop. There can be maximum 6 clients in an 8 seater minivan to secure social distance among participants (for shared small group tours only). Face masks available for clients. Guides will wear facemasks. Fresh trash bag will be place in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of the tours.

The above Covid-19 Protocols are subject to change according to the Greek State guidelines and the course of the pandemic.

Cancellation policy

Please refer to our Terms of Service section for further information

Departure details

Traveler pickup is offered.

Pick up and drop off is included from all centrally located Athens hotels and apartments. Just inform us during the booking of the hotel you are staying at, or apartment address. If the hotel /apartment is not accessible (e.g narrowness, pedestrian area) we will appoint a nearby meeting point for picking you up. You will receive an email or text msg from us with the exact pick up time the day before the start of the tour.

Return details

Returns to original departure point

Languages

English

What is the spoken language?

The spoken language is English. More languages are available upon request subjected to availability.

What should I bring with me?

Since your visit includes a visit to Poseidon’s Temple , it is recommended that you

• Wear light hiking shoes or comfortable, rubber sole shoes
• During the summer months, bring along with you a hat, sun glasses, sunscreen and wear light-colored clothing
• Waterproof jacket/membrane (for the rainy days)
• Your own personal water bottle. As part of our environmental policy and actions, we are committed to eliminating the use of plastic water bottles.
• Prepare yourself for an exciting experience & bring along your camera so you can capture the best moments of the activity, and marvel the stunning view from atop Cape Sounio which will leave you spellbound.

Can you pick us up from our hotel?

We offer a pick-up, free of charge, for hotels or apartments that are located in downtown Athens.

For hotels or apartments outside Athens center we offer pick-ups at additional cost with a 10% discount.

Please send us an inquiry!

Is it difficult for older people to follow the group?

What are the acceptable payment methods?

Via Athens Quality Tours and Transfers accepts the following payment methods:

1. Bank to Bank Wire / Transfer to a bank account
2. Payment via PayPal

for all services booked through the website of viaathenstours.gr. Please read in our Terms of Service, under the Modes of Payment section for detail information.

What happens in case of bad weather?

Fortunately, the weather in Greece is mild and warm during the most time of the year. In case of rain, though, you will be timely notified about any changes in your scheduled walk.