Embark on an 8-day wine cruise from Athens to Athens aboard the Harmony G to explore the Aegean region's rich wine heritage. Departing from Athens, cruise along the Aegean Sea, visiting historic sites like Mycenae in Napfplio and the renowned wine appellation of Nemea. Guided by your wine host, Tim Clarke, on your journey through Greece's wine history, gaining unique insights from classical times to the present day.
Highlights
Discover the ancient site of Mycenae and visit the pioneering Gaia winery in Nemea
Experience the vineyards and wine fame of Monemvasia, followed by a dinner with the Tsimbidis family
Wander the steep vineyard terraces seeded with White Muscat in Platanos
Visit Tinos, a charming fishing port and religious center in the Cyclades
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Begin as you mean to go on with a welcome glass of sparkling wine while you meet your crew and fellow passengers. Evening sail to Spetses, and dinner is served with wines from the Ionian Sea. Overnight at Spetses.
After a morning arrival in Nafplio, visit the ancient site of Mycenae. Then on to Nemea, the leading red wine appellation in Southern Greece—to visit the pioneering, top-quality estate, Gaia. Your next visit is also your lunch stop at Semeli, where you can taste their range of fine wines from Nemea and Mantineia. Enjoy some free time in Nafplio, one of the most attractive towns in mainland Greece, before you sail south along the coast of Arcadia, letting the anchor down for a swim stop as soon as possible. Dinner on board, paired with select wines from the Peloponnese.
Monemvasia’s wealth came from its Malvasia (also known as Malmsey), so it’s safe to say wine meant a lot to the medieval town. Visit the vineyards with Monemvasia Winery, which is reestablishing the island's wine fame. Lunch ashore with free time in the afternoon; exploration of the old town and taking a dip in the cooling waters are recommended. Tonight’s dinner is on board, where you welcome the Tsimbidis family of Monemvasia Winery to dine with you.
This beautiful, out-of-the-way island was a major wine producer. Two interesting estates are leading a revival here, using the island's rare indigenous grape varieties. Serifos promises to be the next big thing in the Cyclades after Santorini and Tinos. Free time in the morning to explore the island or go for a swim. After lunch, visit the Chrysoloras Winery in the northern part of the island. In the afternoon, return to your boat for dinner. Late-night departure to Santorini.
Santorini is rightfully known as one of the top spots for white wine in Greece and has local grape varieties of extraordinary quality. Visit the top winery, Argyros, with century-old vines. Setting sail in the afternoon, enjoy wines from the Santorini grapes as you cruise through the Cyclades to the Eastern Aegean islands.
This morning, moor in the sleepy fishing village of Ormos before heading inland to visit the inspiring Vakakis winery. Then on to Platanos, with its steep vineyard terraces seeded with white muscat. Over an idyllic lunch, taste a range of Samian wines. Your afternoon sail takes you to the Fourni Isles, rarely visited by tourists and an ideal spot for swimming thanks to its largely untouched beaches. Dinner tonight is paired with wines from Chios and Ikaria, both prized wines in ancient times.
Tinos is a holy island, said to be home to more than 700 churches. It’s also another wine hotspot, known for its Assyrtiko grape, which has extraordinary quality when grown in soils rich with volcanic ash, such as those on Tinos. In the morning, visit the emerging star winery, Volacus, before you set sail and moor near Andros for lunch, swimming, and a tasting of Greek wines from international grape varieties. In the afternoon, make a short sail across to Karystos on Evvia Island.
Day 8: Athens | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Breakfast and disembarkation. For those not arranging their own onward transport this morning, the team offers an optional tour of Athens, including a wine tasting and lunch at Kokotos Estate, followed by a transfer to Athens Airport.
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Category C
Lower deck cabins with one double bed or two twin beds. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V).
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Category B (Twin)
Main deck cabins with two twin beds. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V).
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Category A (Twin)
Main deck cabins with two twin beds. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V).
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Category P
Upper deck cabins with one double bed or two twin beds. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV, CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V).
Notes
- Please note that fares do not include port charges and possible fuel surcharges. Contact us for details.
- Please note that shore excursions are offered at additional costs.
- Child Discount:
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount.
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by Bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
7 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all day
Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment (subject to availability)
English-Speaking Cruise Escort.
Daily Wine & History Tours on shore
12 Meals paired with Wines handpicked from our Wine Ambassador, including 9 served dinners or buffet lunches on board paired with selected fine wines from the regions we are sailing in, including 3 lunches ashore at wine estates or local tavernas including wines, traditional Greek food and coach transfers.
Buffet breakfast each morning
On board tastings as per the itinerary
Welcome Sail-away Reception on Day 1 with sparkline wine, dinners with local wines and guests, and Captain’s Dinner.
Excluded
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Port Fees
Wifi
Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements (except those mentioned in inclusions)
Beverages other than the ones mentioned in inclusions
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Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
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Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
