Half-Day Tour Around Athens: Vineyards on the Trails of Classical Greece

Athens, Greece

Learn about the Greek wine culture from ancient times thru today at the Museum of Wine during this 5.5-hour guided tour. Taste exquisite wines from the district of eastern Attica, considered the oldest and largest wine producing region in Greece.

After a morning pickup from your accommodations, take an educational trip to learn about wine making in antiquity by visiting a wine museum, taste ambassador wines by visiting a distinctive vineyard in the district of eastern Attica.

Ancient Greeks believed that wine was a gift from the gods. They worshiped Dionysus, a creature with the mind of man and the instincts of a beast, as god of wine. The history of wine is believed to have been introduced in Greece around 4000 BC, during Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, and ancient Greeks used to drink wine to praise the gods and expand their mind.

Visit the unique archaeological site of Amphiareion sanctuary in Oropos, devoted to the worship of Amphiaraos, one of the most prominent Greek heroes, thought to be the second Asclepius. The hero had many sanctuaries around Greece of which the most well known is the Amphiareion of Oropos, near Athens.

Traveler Reviews

Review by:   romv,    July 2018
The visit to the Wine Estate and Museum of Lazaridis was fascinating. Thanks to Dionysus, fruit growing and wine making has evolved over 6000 years. The museum was fabulous, the winemaker very informative and proud of his heritage, and more so of his wine. The reserve cabernet sauvignon was superb. We could have skipped the Amphiareion Sanctuary and spent more time at Lazaridis.

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