Wine Tour in Nemea from Nafplio

Walk on the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea and visit its site and the endless vineyards. Taste local wines and learn all their secrets!

01. About

At a glance

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 72 hours in advance for a full refund.

Duration 6 hours

Check availability to see starting times.

Small group experience

Up to 19 people.

Meeting point

Pick up from your hotel or a specified spot in Nafplio.

02. Information

In more details

Itinerary
  1. Depart from Nafplio (45 minutes)

    Begin your journey with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel or port in Nafplio and enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling Peloponnesian countryside toward Nemea.

  2. Visit Ancient Nemea (1 hour)

    Explore the archaeological site of Ancient Nemea, once home to the Panhellenic Games of antiquity. Walk among the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the stadium, and other historic structures while learning about the myths and traditions that shaped this sacred site.

  3. First Winery in Nemea (1 hour)

    Arrive at your first Nemea winery for a guided tour of the vineyards and cellars. Discover the winemaking process of the region’s famous Agiorgitiko grape and enjoy a professional tasting of selected wines, paired with insights into their unique flavors and aromas.

  4. Second Winery in Nemea (1 hour)

    Continue to a second winery to deepen your appreciation of Nemea’s rich wine culture. Tour the estate, learn more about local viticulture, and savor another curated tasting of premium wines, complemented by light local delicacies.

  5. Return to Nafplio (45 minutes)

    After a day of history, scenic views, and exceptional wines, relax on the drive back to Nafplio. The tour concludes at your hotel or port, leaving you with lasting memories of Nemea’s landscapes, flavors, and heritage.

Starting from Nafplio, begin a daily wine tour by visiting the archaeological site of Nemea, the stadium where the first Panhellenic Nemean games took place in 573 BC and the Archaeological Museum, where you can find ancient coins, athletic relics, prehistoric artifacts, Mycenaean jewelry, and inscriptions. Afterwards, continue your tour by exploring the endless vineyards of Nemea, where Hercules performed the first of his 12 labors by defeating the lion. Furthermore, discover the secrets of Greek wine and winemaking in this historic region. Your journey includes visits to two local wineries, where you’ll taste unique wine varieties paired with local cheese and breadsticks.

Meet the passionate producers behind these exceptional wines and engage in discussions about the intricate processes of cultivating grapes and producing wine in Greece. By learning about the land, local grape varieties, and techniques, you will understand what makes Nemea’s wines so special.

This immersive experience not only highlights the region’s winemaking heritage but also allows you to appreciate the effort that goes into every bottle. Consequently, unique pictures, divine flavors, and aromas will remain indelibly etched in your mind for many years after this unforgettable experience. Enjoy a day steeped in tradition, taste, and the rich history of Nemea’s wine.

  • Enjoy a visit to the archaeological site of Nemea
  • Hear the legendary story of Hercules, who in Greek myth, killed the giant Nemean lion
  • Visit two wineries in the heart of Nemea’s famous winemaking region
  • Sample fine wines
  • Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included
  • Entrance fees at Nemea’s site and the wineries
  • Wine tour and tasting
  • English-speaking driver
  • Pickup & drop-off from/to Nafplio
  • All road transports
  • Liability insurance
  • All taxes
  • Personal expenses
  • Licensed guide inside the archaeological site of Nemea
  • Pickup / drop-off out of Nafplio

Pick up from your hotel or a specified spot in Nafplio.

  • The weather will not affect the operation of the tour. However, if unfavorable weather conditions cause a cancellation, we will offer you an alternative date or a full refund.
  • Wine tasting is not allowed under 18 years old
  • Tour’s sequence may change according to wineries’ availability at the time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking

Fully refundable up to 72 hours before the service.
50% refundable for cancellations made between 71 and 49 hours before the service.
Non-refundable for cancellations made within 48 hours of the service.

03. Customer Reviews

What others say

Fantastic Tour Experience

July 28, 2025

- Melanie

We went on Landlife’s “Wine Tour at Nemea from Nafplio” in late July 2025. The tour was fantastic! Our guide, Vasilis, was very kind, knowledgeable, passionate about his country, punctual, and simply a great guy. The tour was well planned, comfortable, interesting, and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend Land Life.

Wine tour at Nemea

November 2025

- Sharon J.

George, our driver was delightful and informative. We booked this tour after a week in Tuscany, not knowing what to expect. The wines were all different and surprisingly delicious. Very happy with George ‘s guidance and his gentle personality. I imagine any tour he puts together would be fabulous!

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