Nemea Wine Tasting Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth Private Tour

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Athens

   We start your journey from your selected pickup location

   90 minutes here

2. Corinth Canal

   The Corinth Canal is a waterway that crosses the narrow isthmus of Corinth to link the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf. As such, the canal separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese, turning it into an island. It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), was the first to conceive of the idea of digging the Corinth Canal. As the project was too complicated given the limited technical capabilities of the times, Periander constructed the diolkos, a stone road which allowed ships to be transferred on wheeled platforms. In ancient times, this was a solid land crossing—used by travelers, merchants, and even the Apostle Paul during his journeys to Corinth.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

3. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

   The area of Ancient Corinth is one of the most historically important regions of Greece, inhabited continuously from prehistoric times to the Roman and early Christian periods. Due to its strategic location between mainland Greece and the Peloponnese, Corinth became a powerful city-state and a major commercial center of the ancient world. The region includes important archaeological sites such as the ancient city of Corinth, the Acrocorinth hill fortress, the ancient port of Lechaion, and several Roman and early Christian monuments, making the area a place of great archaeological and historical significance. Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. The Romans demolished Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.

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4. The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth houses important findings from the ancient city of Corinth, covering periods from prehistoric times to the Roman and early Christian eras. The collection includes statues, mosaics, pottery, everyday objects, and Roman sculptures that reveal the wealth and importance of ancient Corinth as a major Greek and Roman city. The museum visit helps visitors better understand the history and daily life of the ancient city before exploring the archaeological site.

   45 minutes here · Admission not included

5. Temple of Apollo

   The Temple of Apollo (Ancient Corinth) is one of the oldest Doric temples in Greece, dating back to the 6th century BC. Built on a hill overlooking the ancient city, the temple was dedicated to Apollo and symbolized the power and wealth of ancient Corinth. Today, seven of its massive monolithic columns still stand, offering visitors a striking view and a strong connection to the ancient Greek world.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

6. Nemea

   Nestled in the hills of the Peloponnese, the valley of Nemea has been producing wine for over 3,000 years. This is where Hercules completed his first legendary labour — slaying the Nemean Lion — and where the ancients named the deep red wines of this land the Blood of Hercules. The Agiorgitiko grape, cultivated here since antiquity, is the only variety permitted under Nemea's PDO appellation. Shaped by limestone soils, high altitude, and a microclimate unlike anywhere else in Greece, it produces wines of extraordinary depth — rich ruby colour, aromas of red fruit and warm spice, and a character that no other region in the world can replicate. A wine tasting in Nemea is not simply a visit to a winery. It is a step into a living landscape where ancient vines grow among ruins, family estates open their cellars, and every glass carries the memory of a civilisation that understood, long before the rest of the world, that wine is far more than a drink.

   20 minutes here

7. Your wine experience takes place at Semeli Estate, one of Greece's most celebrated wineries, set at 600 metres above sea level on the vine-covered hillside of Koutsi, in the heart of the Nemea PDO region. The drive up through cypress trees and terraced vineyards, with the valley opening below you, sets the tone for what follows. A guided tour takes you through the production facilities and the estate's impressive underground barrel cellar, where expert staff walk you through the winemaking process with genuine passion. The tasting that follows features four to six of Semeli's signature labels — including their flagship Nemea Reserve Agiorgitiko — accompanied by local cheeses and seasonal produce from the estate's own organic garden.

   90 minutes here · Admission not included

8. Athens

   We get back to the City

   90 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 7 travelers per booking

Operated by

Alpha Tours & Transfers

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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