Enjoy a small semi-private guided group wine tasting under Acropolis and get a better perception of Greek wines, learning how to evaluate and recognize a high quality wine.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Instructor
- English
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- Try a selection of 5 different wines (2 red and 3 white)
- Learn how to evaluate and recognise a quality wine
- Get a better perception about Greek wines from an informative and professional wine expert
Full description
Enjoy a tasting session which includes an introduction to Greek wines, the wine regions, descriptions of 5 basic Greek wines tasted with their particularities, tales about Dionysus the God of wine and fertility and an introduction to the art of wine tasting evaluation.
For this social, yet educated wine tasting, join a small-group, usually with eight to ten wine-lovers adventurers on board, taste outstanding wines, distinct flavours and learn all about wine, ancient Greek wine culture and the unique varieties of the country. In a wine activity right under Acropolis, you can join a virtual tour about the Attica vineyards, the grapes and wine making process of ancient Greece.
Meet your guide, a knowledgeable and friendly certified wine expert who will take you through a variety of themes to build up your wine knowledge. Be taken through ancient times, the wine regions of Greece and the style of wine they make. Learn about great Greek wines and Greek food. Receive generous servings of both wine and food and you will have the opportunity to taste the flavours of Greece.
Includes
- 5 different Greek wines
- A selection of local cheese, cold cuts, olives and home made breadsticks
- 5 star quality service
- Bottled water
- A list of the wines and cheat sheet to keep notes
- Gratuity for the guide (optional)
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Children under 18 years
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
Tournavitou 9 Thiseio Athens, very near to the Metro station Thissio
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Know before you go
- Please make known any specific dietary restrictions or requirements at time of booking
- You must be at least 18 years old with a valid photo ID or passport to participate in the wine tastings
