Experience the wonders of Greece on a 7-day, 6-night Peloponnese Wine & Food Tour, perfect for solo travellers looking to explore the rich history, cuisine and culture of this enchanting region. Our Greek adventure includes the iconic sites of Athens, a cooking class in Ancient Olympia, and the scenic Nafplio to indulge in wine tastings at renowned vineyards.
Upon arrival in Athens, we’ll transfer to our hotel for a two-night stay. Once settled, we can explore the city’s vibrant atmosphere or unwind at one of its charming cafés. During the evening, we’ll enjoy a delightful dinner paired with an array of Greek wines at a cosy restaurant in the heart of the city.
We begin our day exploring Athens’ incredible sights with the help of our knowledgeable guide. We’ll visit the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, followed by free time for lunch or a leisurely walk through the charming, narrow streets of Plaka. In the afternoon, we’ll indulge in a wine-tasting experience at a family-run winery, set in the picturesque location of Attica.
Our day begins with a visit to Ancient Corinth, a city rich in Greek and Roman history. Next, we travel to Ancient Olympia for a hands-on cooking class, using fresh local ingredients to prepare traditional dishes. We end the day with a delightful dinner before heading to our hotel in Olympia, where we’ll stay for the next two nights.
Today, we explore the majestic Ancient Olympia – the birthplace of the Olympic Games, first held in 776 BC, set amidst breathtaking natural surroundings. Afterwards, we enjoy lunch at one of Greece’s most picturesque olive oil estates, known for its organic olive oil and exceptional wines.
After breakfast, we depart for Nafplio, where we’ll stay for the next two nights. The rest of the day is ours to enjoy at leisure.
We discover Mycenae today – one of Greece’s most important Bronze Age settlements. Joining our guide for a walk under the famous Lion Gate towards the Mycenae Acropolis and the Palace, we see King Agamemnon’s tomb and the ruins of the Cyclopean walls that protected this mighty city. We then enjoy a wine-tasting experience in one of the most emblematic Nemea wineries, before spending the rest of the day at leisure.
We’ll enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being transferred from Nafplio to Athens Airport for our flight home.
We stay in comfortable three-star hotels throughout as detailed below (or similar):
Athens – Plaka Hotel Three-star
Olympia – Europa Hotel Four-star
Nafplio – Ippoliti Hotel Four-star
Frequently Asked Questions
The transfer between Athens airport & Athens City is approximately 35 minutes
The transfer between Nafplio & Athens airport is approximately 2 hours.
Casual, cotton, lightweight daytime wear is the order of the day. Comfortable shoes are a must for sightseeing. Smart casual clothes will be ideal for the evening, with the emphasis throughout being informal but with no shorts or vests in the restaurants in the evenings. Early and late season evenings can be cool so do ensure that you take a cardigan or jacket
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. To give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below.
The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides, porters and hotel staff of approximately £40 Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip.
To enter Greece mainland or the Greek Islands your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:
Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Greece Foreign Advice
Euro
This fee helps support Greece’s efforts to tackle climate change and protect their beautiful destinations for future visitors. These small charges will be required at each hotel during the tour.
3* hotels – €3 per room, per night
4* hotels – €7 per room, per night
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