Wine Tour Nemea: Taste Agiorgitiko in the Nemean valley

Run the ancient stadium, then taste the wine that made Nemea famous

A wine tour of Nemea starting at the archaeological site of ancient Nemea, where you explore the Temple of Zeus and the original stadium on your own with a written guide, then meet winemakers at a boutique winery for a four-wine tasting and a home-style lunch in a vineyard overlooking the Nemean valley. The tour includes entrance tickets, the winery visit, an artisanal balsamic producer tasting, and a meal with a selected wine from the region. A live guide in English, German or Greek leads the group through the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nemea's history and wines

• Visit ancient Nemea archaeological site
• Discover Temple of Zeus and stadium
• Try sprint at ancient stadium
• Meet winemaker at boutique winery
• Taste four exceptional wines
• Visit artisanal balsamic vinegar producer
• Enjoy guided balsamic tasting
• Have home-style lunch overlooking vineyards

The experience

The tour opens at the archaeological site of ancient Nemea, where you'll walk the grounds of the Temple of Zeus and the original stadium where the Nemean Games once took place. You get entrance tickets and a written guide with the history and mythology, then explore at your own pace, and yes, you can actually sprint the ancient track the way the athletes did centuries ago. Afterward the group gathers to share what you found and talk through the stories connected to the site.

Next comes a family-run boutique winery where the winemaker or oenologist walks you through the cellar and vineyards, then pours four wines that tell the story of Greek winemaking. One of them is Agiorgitiko, Nemea's signature red grape: deep color, soft tannin, the kind of wine the region is known for. Before lunch, you visit an artisanal organic balsamic vinegar producer to see how centuries-old techniques still shape the work, then taste the products they make.

The day ends with a private lunch in a tasting room overlooking the endless vineyards of the Nemean valley. This isn't a restaurant. It's a home-style meal of freshly cooked Greek dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients, paired with a wine from the region. The whole experience runs four to five hours, and a live guide in your choice of English, German or Greek stays with the group throughout.

What’s included

• Entrance tickets to the ancient Nemea archaeological site.
• a written guide to the Temple of Zeus and stadium.
• a behind-the-scenes tour of a family-run boutique winery with a four-wine tasting including Agiorgitiko.
• a guided tasting at an artisanal organic balsamic vinegar producer.
• a home-style lunch in a vineyard tasting room with a selected wine from the region.
• a live guide in English, German or Greek throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Venikos

Is this one for you?The tour runs four to five hours, which leaves the rest of your day free if you're based in Athens or nearby: long enough to move through ancient history, meet the winemakers, and sit for a proper meal, but short enough to fit around other plans.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Greek.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Nemea from Athens, and how do I get there?

Nemea lies just over an hour from Athens. Optional transport from Athens, Corinth, Loutraki or Nafplio is available. Contact the operator for a custom quote on taxi, minivan or bus options.

What exactly happens at the ancient Nemea archaeological site?

You explore the Temple of Zeus and the original stadium where the Nemean Games were held, using a written guide to navigate the highlights. You can walk the site at your own pace and even run a sprint on the ancient track, then the group reconvenes to discuss what you saw and hear the myths connected to the place.

What wines will I taste, and is Agiorgitiko the only one?

You'll taste four wines at the boutique winery, including Agiorgitiko, Nemea's celebrated red grape variety known for its deep color and soft tannin. The other three wines tell different stories of Greek winemaking and the region's character.

Is the lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, a home-style lunch is included in the tasting room overlooking the Nemean valley vineyards. The meal features freshly cooked Greek dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients, paired with a wine from the region.

Can I bring young children or someone in a wheelchair?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible. Specialized infant seats are available, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed.