Wine Roads Private Day Tour: Corinth - Ancient Nemea & Wine Tasting

1. Athens
   Pass by
   Pick up
2. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   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.
3. Temple of Apollo
   5m · Admission ticket not included
   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.
4. Acrocorinth
   20m
   We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth,the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, for some amazing photos.
5. 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.
6. Ktima Bairaktaris
   1h · Admission ticket included
   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.
7. Archaeological Museum of Nemea
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Archaeological site and Museum of Nemea shows you interesting things about the Nemean Pan Hellenic Games.
8. Nafplio
   1h
   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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Athens
    Pass by
    Then we will start for our way back following the eastern coast of Peloponnese peninsula to reach Athens again.
12. Corinth Canal
    15m
    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.

Pickup details

Pick up time adjustable upon your request.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.