Kefalonia Wine Adventure with 18 Wine Tastings in 3 Wineries

4.6 (20 reviews) Cephalonia, Greece
Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Kefalonia is a beautiful island in Ionian that is known for its wine culture. A wine tour in Kefalonia is an excellent way to explore the vineyards and wineries on the slopes of Mt Ainos and beyond. You will learn all about the famous “Robola” grape introduced by Venetians and how it is used to make unique Kefalonian wines. The tour will be led by expert wine guides who will provide you with all the knowledge and expertise you need, on a series of fine wines with the correct way of tasting them. Tour the cellars of each wine estate, and follow the production process from harvesting the grapes through to maturing the wine. Walk with your guide around one of the estate’s mountain vineyards, and sip on up to 12 – 15 different varieties of the island wine, including local Robola and Mavrodaphne. Nibbles such as olives, bread, and cheese are also included.
You will also get to enjoy the island’s scenic landscape while sipping on some of the best wines Kefalonia has to offer.

What's included

  • Experienced Wine Guide
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
  • 18 Wine Tastings paired with local delicacies
  • Entry admissions for the wineries
  • Visits to 3 wineries
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Olive oil & vinegar tasting
  • Personal Expenses
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Gentilini Winery & Vineyards
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Gentilini is a small, boutique, family-run winery that produces top-quality, exciting, and unique wines while promoting the unique flavors and aromas of the local Kefalonian varieties. It was the first boutique winery in Greece and now produces a full range of unique fine wines which are exported around the world. You will be treated to a full tour of the winery and vineyards, followed by a wine tasting accompanied by a plate of nibbles and the Retreat’s extra-virgin olive oil.
  2. Divino Wines and Vinegar
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit a modern winery complex harmoniously combines the old – a traditional facility dating back to the 16th century – with modern wine producing facilities.
    Divino is located on the site of the old family winery that has been restored as an exhibition/museum area with a wine bar, restored facilities for the production of straw wines, and the new, high-technology winery, equipped to produce quality wines with respect to the natural characteristics and special requirements of each grape variety. Today the annual production capacity is 100,000 bottles. The 12 wines and 3 exceptional vinegar varieties produced, cater to all preferences and will satisfy every palate.
  3. Orealios
    2h · Admission ticket included
    At the heart of the Robola Wine-Growing Zone, dozens of winemakers from Omala and the surrounding areas created the Kefalonian Robola Wine Cooperative in 1982, in an attempt to protect and promote the Kefalonian vineyard’s potential. The newest Greek viticultural cooperative consisting of 300 members receives 80% of Robolas from the Designation of Origin zone.
    Under its new name, “OREALIOS GAEA”, inspired by the rare terroir and the breathtaking natural landscape, the Cooperative is ushering a new era, with activities and oenological practices that respect local tradition while raising the bar of the winemaking art!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We ensure a seamless experience by providing pick-up service for all passengers, no matter where you're staying. If your accommodation is not accessible by bus, we’ll happily arrange a convenient meeting point at the nearest accessible location, so you won’t have to worry about a thing. Our goal is to make sure your journey starts with ease and comfort, no matter where you’re located!
If you are staying in Lixouri and you wish to attend this excursion pick up is at Argostoli Port. For this tour, pick-up service is not available from the villages of Agia Efimia, Sami, Fiscardo, and Assos due to their location outside our designated pick-up zones.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour includes snacks such as local cheese and cold-cuts served alongside wine-tastings at the wineries, not a full lunch or dinner. However keep in mind that the snacks served during tour will be adequate for the time-frame the tour lasts and maybe beyond.
  • This is an only adults tour, minors-kids are not allowed to participate due to the nature of the event (alcohol consumption).
  • The wines served during the tour are mainly whites as these are the typical wines of the region. Red wine will be served on the tour as well as well as dessert wine.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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