Private Ancient Nemea and Wine Tasting

Private Ancient Nemea and Wine Tasting
Excursion Highlights:
  • Discover the ancient splendors of Nemea and Corinth in a small group setting, ensuring an intimate and unique experience.
  • Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Corinth Canal and capture memorable pictures with its stunning backdrop.
  • Immerse yourself in Greek history with a 90-minute exploration of Nemea's archaeological site, including the renowned Temple of Nemean Zeus.
  • Treat your palette with award-winning Nemean red wines at a local winery, giving you a true taste of Greece's viniculture.
  • Benefit from our industry-leading guarantees, roundtrip port transfers, and expert guidance, making your experience seamless and unforgettable
From $355.00/person to $1,508.00/person (Select "Individuals" below) Price varies based on number of individuals in your group
Vehicles available for this tour accommodate groups of up to 12 guests maximum. Groups with more than 12 guests will need to book multiple vehicles. Please take this information into consideration when booking.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Private
Shore Excursion Type Culinary / Food
Shore Excursion Duration 6 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Snacks, Beverage (Local snacks, wine tastings, water)
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also recommended. For those wishing to visit any churches, remember that shoulders and knees must be covered.
Restrictions Minimum age to consume alcohol is 21 years. No professional video cameras are permitted and only allowed with special permission. Guests must be able to walk over cobblestones and uneven surfaces, inclines and steps. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Grab your camera and get ready to take panoramic views of the Corinth Canal, explore the archaeological site of Nemea, and more when you book this epic tour. Your tour includes a scenic roundtrip transfer to and from your port to explore Nemea's museum, shrines, bathhouses, and more. Enjoy sampling award-winning local red wines with a stop at a local winery. With the chance to take postcard-worthy photos, explore the Temple of Nemean Zeus, and delight in delicious red wines, this exciting tour is ideal for history buffs and wine enthusiasts alike.

Start your epic tour by hopping in a comfortable vehicle along the Corinth Canal Highway for a scenic drive from Piraeus to the picturesque Corinth Canal, a narrow canal that reaches 26 feet deep and connects the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf. You'll enjoy a 15 minute stop to take photos of the breathtaking views from this famous canal and then continue your tour to the archaeological site of Nemea, a settlement that was dedicated to the Greek god Zeus that dates back to the Neolithic era. Once at Nemea, you'll spend 90 minutes exploring this excavation site with stops to admire the architectural excellence of its bathhouses, shrines, and its small museum. Take time to enjoy its beautiful sites and grab your camera to take photos of its iconic relics of Ancient Greece, including the Temple of the Nemean Zeus and the Stadium, a spectator stadium that sat up to 50,000 people and hosted the bi-annual Nemean Games.

Next, take a scenic 30-minute drive to a local winery and spent 50 minutes here as you whet your palate with local red wines for the perfect ending to your excursion before returning to Piraeus. The viniculture in Nemea dates back to the fifth century B.C., and this historic site boasts 40-plus wineries in the area. Nemea also produces Greece's largest varieties of red wines, including the most common grape varieties of St. George and Agiorgitiko, which are known as "the gold of the Peloponnese."

With stops at iconic attractions like Nemea's archaeological site and the chance to sample award-winning Nemean red wines, this excursion offers much to see and do. Reserve your spot on this exciting tour today, and get ready to immerse yourself in Greece's ancient culture for memories of a lifetime!

Please Note: Vehicles available for this tour accommodate groups of up to 12 guests maximum. Groups with more than 12 guests will need to book multiple vehicles. Please consider this information when booking.