Visit the endless vineyards of Nemea, the place where Hercules killed the lion and performed the first of his 12 labors, and learn the secrets of wine and winemaking. Unique pictures and divine flavors will remain indelibly etched in your mind.
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 5.5 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Greek
- Pickup included
- Pick-up from your hotel or a specified spot of your preference in the city of Nafplio (e.g. the port, the Syntagma square etc.)
Experience
Highlights
- Walk on the footsteps of Hercules
- Visit the archaeological site of Nemea
- Enjoy an introduction to winemaking
- Learn about Nemea, a famous winemaking region
- Sample fine wines with fellow foodies
Full description
Your tour starts with a hotel pick-up and then head to the region of Nemea.
Your first stop is the archeological site of Nemea where you will admire the sanctuary that was set up for Zeus, the father of Heracles, and The Stadium of Nemea.
Afterwards, visit a small organic vinegar production unit, hike across the self-owned vineyards and after a small organic cultivation briefing taste its products: petimezi, tahini with petimezi and several varieties of vinegars.
Then, visit a famous and award winning winery of the region. Meet its producer and get briefed about the production conditions and the harvest procedures. The owner will reveal the secrets of wine and offer local wine varieties like Moschofilero, Roditis (white variety) and Agiorgitiko (red variety) accompanied by the most appropriate Greek tapas.
Take the road back to your point of departure.
Includes
- Entrance fees
- All tastings
- Local tour leader
- Pick-up/ drop off from Nafplio
- All road transports
- Liability insurance
- All taxes
- Licensed guide inside the archaeological site of Nemea
- Pick-up/drop off out of Nafplio
- Pick-up/ drop off from Nafplio
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
Know before you go
- A minimum of 2 participants is required for this tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult