Greek Wine Tour with a Sommelier & Beach Day - Athenian Riviera

5.0
(4 reviews)
Athens, Greece

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Your experience is curated by an internationally credentialed wine and beverage expert.
You will learn industry standard tasting techniques used by all wine professionals.
You will learn about the unique viticultural history, indigenous grape varieties, and winemaking techniques in Greece.
The tasting is approachable for everyone, from novice to expert.
The beachside setting is beautiful. The atmosphere is relaxed yet refined.
This is an ideal day trip to unwind either before or after your trip to the Greek islands.
Guests may enjoy many nearby activities, including water sports and private boat charters (non-affiliated providers).
This experience offers guests flexibility - after the wine tasting, guests may spend as much time as they want at the beach before moving on to another experience (e.g., Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon).
Please let us know of any dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Example Menu

Starter

Greek sparkling wine to excite the palate

It is both traditional and fun to begin each tasting with bubbles. Why not a sparkling rosé or a blanc de noir from a top Greek producer?

Main

White Wines

Compare the freshness and minerality of noble white wines. (e.g., old-vine Assyrtiko from PDO Santorini and Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire.

Main

Red Wines

Compare two of the most elegant and complex grape varieties in the world: e.g., Xinomavro and Pinot Noir.

What's Included

18+ age restriction: sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines
Professional wine education from a Certified Sommelier (CMS-E/WSET)
Bottled water
Reserved beach umbrella and lounge bed - complementary.
Charcuterie board with meat, cheeses, nuts, jam, and bread sticks.
Access to the Castus Beach Bar
Additional food and beverage purchases beyond the tasting.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at Castus Beach Bar in Anavyssos. Anavyssos is about 1 hour south of Athens on the Athenian Riviera (west coast). Guests in Athens should budget 60-90 minutes for travel each way. Guests may select the option for a private chauffeur service. Uber is also an option for hailing a taxi.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Treat yourself to an intimate tasting tour through premium Greek wines and their continental analogues.
Follow it up with a relaxing day at one of the most beautiful beaches on the Athenian Riviera.
We start with a 60-minute wine tasting led by a Certified Sommelier.
Objectives: (1) introduce you to the fundamental tasting method used by all wine professionals; (2) showcase great Greek wines, revealing their beauty, gravitas, and value along side their more familiar European cousins (A-B test).
- A Greek sparkling wine to excite the palate.
- White wines
- Red wines
Complimentary water, charcuterie, and cheese board.
After the tasting, find your reserved sun bed spend the day enjoying the calm, clear, turquoise Greek waters (Anavyssos Bay, Saronic Gulf, Aegean Sea).
Optional: charter a RIB motor boat with a skipper to explore hidden coves. Or simply relax seaside until the beach bar comes alive with its outstanding DJs and evening parties.
Eat Drink Fun is at your service, directing you to the best local things to eat, drink, and enjoy during your time in Greece.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Eat Drink Fun

Tags

Wine Tastings
Cooking Classes
Wine Making Workshops
Food & Drink
Spring Break
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Cancellation Policy

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

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