Greece Wine Roads: Athens, Nemea and Santorini

Greece Wine Roads: Athens, Nemea and Santorini

Overview

Discover Greece wine tour highlights across Athens, the Peloponnese, and Santorini on a relaxed 5-day private escape built around authentic tastings and iconic landscapes. This Greece wine tour pairs celebrated grape varieties with handpicked winery visits, plus free time to enjoy each destination at your own pace.

🗺️ What to Expect

This easy-paced, private journey blends city comfort with vineyard discovery. Start in Athens, then travel by private vehicle to the renowned Nemea wine zone, with a scenic stop at the Corinth Canal for panoramic photos. After returning to Athens, continue by ferry to Santorini, where volcanic vineyards, caldera views, and a sunset wine experience create a memorable finale. Expect a smooth flow with pre-arranged transfers, guided winery visits, and downtime for self-guided exploration.

✨ Highlights

• 🍷 Taste signature Greek grapes, including Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero, Mandilaria, and Malagouzia
• 📸 Photo stop at the Corinth Canal, a dramatic meeting point of landscapes and seas
• 🏛️ Stay in Athens with easy access to the city atmosphere and dining scene
• 🚗 Private day trip to Nemea, Greece’s most important red-wine appellation
• 🌋 Explore Santorini’s unique viticulture and volcanic vineyard setting
• 🌅 Sunset wine tasting with caldera views, paired with tapas at the final estate
• 🏠 Visit family-owned wineries in Santorini for an intimate tasting experience

📍 Itinerary

Day 1, Arrival in Athens
Private transfer to your hotel. A team member welcomes you, assists with check-in, and shares trip details.
Hotel, Athenaeum Grand, or The Stanley, or similar 4-star hotel.

Day 2, Private Nemea Winery Tour
After breakfast, depart Athens by private vehicle via the National Highway toward the Peloponnese. Stop at the Corinth Canal for panoramic views and photos. Continue to the Nemea area to discover key Greek grapes, including Moschofilero of Mantinia and Agiorgitiko of Nemea. Visit 2 wineries in the greater Nemea region, known for centuries of winemaking. Return to Athens after the experience and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.
Meals, hotel breakfast.
Hotel, Athenaeum Grand, or The Stanley, or similar 4-star hotel.

Day 3, From Athens to Gorgeous Santorini
Early morning private transfer to the port of Piraeus for your ferry to Santorini. On arrival, meet a team member, transfer to your hotel, and get introduced to the island’s standout features. Enjoy free time to explore, including the alleys and atmosphere of Fira.
Hotel, Aquablue or 9 Muses, or similar 4-star hotel.

Day 4, Santorini Sunset Wine Tour
Breakfast at your hotel, then a free morning and early afternoon. At the agreed time, begin your afternoon wine experience with hotel pickup from most locations. Learn about Santorini winemaking and unique viticulture while driving through vineyards. Visit three family-owned wineries and enjoy tastings, including regional vinsanto and assyrtiko. Conclude at the final estate with an alfresco tasting and tapas while watching the sunset over the caldera. Return to the original pickup point after the tour.
Hotel, Aquablue or 9 Muses, or similar 4-star hotel.

Day 5, From Santorini to Athens, Farewell Greece
Final breakfast on Santorini. At the agreed time, transfer to the Santorini airport for your return flight to Athens and international connection. Your international flight should be after 13:00 to allow comfortable time at Athens airport.

✅ What’s Included

• 4 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels, as listed or similar
• Private arrival transfer in Athens and assistance with hotel check-in and trip briefing
• Hotel breakfast (as specified in the itinerary)
• Private transportation for the Nemea winery tour, including the Corinth Canal stop
• Ferry transfer logistics, including private transfers to and from ports and hotels as described
• Santorini afternoon sunset wine tour with hotel pickup from most hotels and return
• Wine tastings during the Santorini tour, including tastings at Gavalas winery and Santo winery, plus tapas at the final estate
• Transfers in Santorini, including airport transfer on departure day

❌ Exclusions

• International flights
• Any meals and drinks not specifically mentioned
• Personal expenses

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration, 5 days, 4 nights
• Difficulty, easy
• Meeting and pickup, private transfers are arranged for arrival in Athens, ferry connection via Piraeus, and Santorini airport departure. The Santorini wine tour includes pickup from most island hotels at an agreed time.
• Free time, built-in time to explore Athens and Santorini independently, including a free morning before the Santorini sunset wine tour.
• Flight planning note, on the final day, your international flight should be after 13:00 so you can enjoy comfortable time at Athens airport.

🍇 Ready to Taste Greece, One Glass at a Time?

If you are looking for a seamless private wine tour Greece experience that combines mainland heritage with Santorini’s volcanic vineyards, this itinerary is designed for you. Secure your dates now and enjoy a curated blend of winery visits, scenic moments, and sunset tastings across Athens, Nemea, and Santorini.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1. How long is this tour and what is the pace like?
A1. The experience lasts 5 days and 4 nights and is rated easy. It includes guided winery visits plus free time in Athens and Santorini.

Q2. Which destinations are included in the itinerary?
A2. You will visit Athens, the Nemea wine region in the Peloponnese, and Santorini. The itinerary includes transfers, a ferry connection to Santorini, and a return flight connection via Athens.

Q3. What wines and grape varieties will I discover on this Greece wine tour?
A3. You can discover the aromas of Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero, Mandilaria, and Malagouzia. Tastings in Santorini also include regional vinsanto and assyrtiko.

Q4. How many wineries are visited during the trip?
A4. In Nemea, you will visit 2 wineries in the greater area. In Santorini, the sunset wine tour visits three family-owned wineries, including tastings at Gavalas winery and Santo winery.

Q5. What should I know about the final day travel timing?
A5. On the last day, you will transfer to the Santorini airport for your return flight to Athens and then connect internationally. Your international flight should be after 13:00 to keep your airport time stress-free on this Greece wine tour.