Greek cuisine is world renowned for a reason. It is the perfect celebration of local ingredients and traditional recipes, and Greek wine is no different. Athens and the surrounding areas are full of excellent vineyards and wineries. There is nothing quite as satisfying as sipping wine straight from the source, and these fantastic tours will take you through all the wonderful food and drink that Greece has to offer. Consider booking a wine tour and tasting in Athens on your next trip!
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Greek cuisine is world renowned for a reason. It is the perfect celebration of local ingredients and traditional recipes, and Greek wine is no different. Athens and the surrounding areas are full of excellent vineyards and wineries.
There is nothing quite as satisfying as sipping wine straight from the source, and these fantastic tours will take you through all the wonderful food and drink that Greece has to offer. Consider booking a wine tour and tasting in Athens on your next trip!
You will find below everything you need to know about wine tours and tastings, one of the best gastronomic experiences in Athens.
What better way to explore Athens than by enjoying local wine beneath one of the most iconic structures in the city? Join a professional guide on this one-of-a-kind experience and enjoy some of the best Greek wines while taking in views of the Acropolis.
The Nemea region in Greece is known worldwide for its excellent wines. On this tour, you can experience the area’s delicious wine while learning about its ancient past. These excursions will also take you to popular attractions, including Corinth, Nafplio, the Mycenae archaeological site and museum, and much more.
Experience Athens under the starry skies with this combination tour! Your professional tour guide will lead you to some of the best food spots in town and introduce you to local dishes. While you’re chatting with local vendors and chefs, you can enjoy a few glasses of local wine at a wine bar.
Spread your wings and escape the city hustle and bustle with a jaunt to Santorini, where you unwind with a glass of local wine and food and a breathtaking view of the Aegean. These all-inclusive excursions are an excellent way of discovering the island's villages and prized wines.
The inclusions on wine tasting tours may vary, but you can typically expect:
You can join a wine tasting in Athens for as little as €30 per person, however more unique and private experiences, like wine tasting under the Acropolis, cost about €50 each.
Prices for combination wine tastings that include food tours or other outdoor activities, typically start at around €150 to €200 per person.
For wine tasting tours that visit Nemea expect to pay €100 to €200 each, depending on length, itinerary and group size, while excursions to Santorini cost around €900 per traveler.
Tours either begin at a local bar or restaurant, or the provider may offer hotel pick-up. Hotel pick-up is less common and more specific to on-site winery tours.
Many walking tours will meet at neighborhood landmarks, like at Syntagma Square or a local restaurant near the National Garden.
Wine tastings focused on Athens and the city center typically last 1.5 hours to 4 hours. Tours that visit destinations outside of Athens, such as Nemea, Corinth, Meteora or Santorini, can last an entire day.
The best time for a wine tasting tour in Athens is from late spring to early autumn, particularly from May to September. During these months, the weather is warm and sunny, ideal for visiting vineyards and enjoying the scenic countryside. This period also coincides with the grape harvest season, offering a more hands-on experience and the chance to see the winemaking process in full swing.
Several wine tastings in Athens are accessible to wheelchair users, especially tours focused on the city center.
Children are generally allowed to join wine tastings in Athens, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Several tours are also stroller accessible, but this is case-by-case. Participants must be at least 18 years old to drink wine on any of the tours.