Details
Meeting PointOutside Acropolis Metro Station (Makrigianni str.)
Experience TypeGastronomy
Available DatesPrivate every day
What makes this tour unique
- Take a trip through the history of Greek wine-making
- Amazing testing experience with wines from all over Greece
- Accompany your wine with a variety of Greek delicacies
Greece is the first territory in Europe and one of the oldest regions ever to produce wine in the world. With the earliest evidence of wine production going back at least 6.500 years, it is easy to understand that the art of wine-making is deeply rooted in the traditions and habits of Greece.
Get some great advice on how to identify, select and taste wine by our expert sommelier. Held in a lovely location in central Athens, you will go on a journey through the wine regions of Greece and get a much better understanding and knowledge of wine in general. Discover the differences between the wines of Santorini, Crete, Monemvasia and Northern Greece.
By his refreshing approach, our sommelier will take you through a variety of products to build up your Greek wine knowledge, allowing you to understand how to taste our precious wine in combination with various cheeses and smoked hams, all produced exclusively in Greece.
One thing is certain, when our tasting reaches its conclusion, you will be in love with all types of Greek wine!
Suggested Starting Time: 12:00 or 18:00
Reference Points
- Take a tour of the wine regions of Greece and see what makes them different
- Enjoy your evening in a wonderful wine bar in downtown Athens
- Listen to our Wine Expert presenting all the different varieties
- Accompany your extraordinary selection of wines with a dish of traditional products, all exclusively made in Greece.
What's Included
- An 8-glass wine tasting of famous Greek wines
- The valuable information and knowledge offered by the Sommelier of the Be a Greek Team
- A great variety of salty and sweet finger food delicacies, like baked bread, cheese and smoked hams
- All taxes and fees
What's Not included
- Entrance fees to any point of interest
- Personal Expenses (i.e. souvenirs etc.)
* This specific Experience starts from 55,00 € p.p. for a party of eight (8) Travelers. For more information regarding Pricing check the appropriate tab.
** Our tour can be customized to meet all different dietary preferences and restrictions (i.e. food allergies, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegans etc.). Please use our inquiry form to inform us of any particular needs that you may have related to your diet.
*** In order to meet your needs, each and every tour parameter can be customized in accordance with your requests (i.e. meeting point, pick up and drop off service, starting time etc.). Please feel free to use our inquiry form to express any special requests that you may have in order to have your tour tailored to your wishes.
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LocationAthens
Duration2 hours
Available LanguagesEnglish
Meeting PointOutside Acropolis Metro Station (Makrigianni str.)
Experience TypeGastronomy
Available DatesPrivate every day
After meeting with a member of our Team outside the Acropolis Metro Station, we will begin our 2 hour journey through the grapes and wines of Greece by taking a wonderful tasting of wines and various products from all over the country.
Greece is the first territory in Europe and one of the oldest regions ever to produce wine in the world. It is easy to understand that, with the earliest evidence of wine production going back at least 6.500 years, the art of wine making is deeply rooted in the traditions, religion and habits of Greece. From ancient times it has always been ranked among the five primary elements of our diet along with water, salt, oil and cereals. Wine from every part of the country was exported extensively and all around the Mediterranean, whether it was the prestigious Greek wines reaching Italy under the Roman Empire or the various wines exported from many Greek ports during the medieval times.
Greek wine was always characterized by a great variety and the highest of quality. During our tasting you will get great advice on how to identify, select and taste wine by our expert sommelier. You will go on a journey through the wine regions of Greece and get a much better understanding and knowledge about wine in general. In our preferred wine bar, situated only a few minutes’ walk away from the Acropolis Museum, we will offer you a marvelous taste of 8 glasses of wine from all over the country. Discover the differences between the extraordinary wines of Santorini, Crete, Monemvasia and Northern Greece.
By his refreshing approach, our sommelier will take you through a variety of products to build up your Greek wine knowledge. You will also learn how to combine our wine with various cheeses and smoked hams, all produced exclusively in Greece. You will be taken through the old varieties of Greek grapes, how and where they grow and the many styles of wine they make.
You will learn a lot about our wonderful wines and understand first hand why everyone in Greece loves enjoying a glass of wine. One thing is certain, when our tasting reaches its conclusion, you will for sure have fallen in love with all types of Greek wine!
| Private Tour (Runs every day) | |
|---|---|
| Adult Rates | |
| Participating Travelers | Price per person (in euro) |
| 1 | 190 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 3 | 95 |
| 4 | 80 |
| 5 | 70 |
| 6 | 65 |
| 7 | 60 |
| 8 | 55 |
Children under the age of 5 participate for free
* The above prices are final (all taxes included). There are no additional costs.
