ANCIENT DELPHI ATHENIAN TREASURY
MYSTIC PURPLE WINE TRIPS CENTRAL GREECE
THE ORCHID PURPLE ROUTE
1 DAY WINE TRIP
WINE TRIP PROGRAMME 1 DAY WINE TRIP
We leave Athens at 9:00 a.m. sharp and at around 10:30 a.m. we arrive at the Archaeological Museum of Thebes where we will enjoy a conducted tour at the museum's exhibition which houses a multitude of artefacts, representing millennia of continuous human activity in Boeotia. Our next stop is the small village Askri where the hospitable team of the Muses Estate will welcome us
MUSES ESTATE
and show us around their winery and cellars. who takes on the rest of the day and
VISIT ASKRI THE HOME OF THE FAMOUS GREEK POET HESIOD Just afterwards we'll have the chance to enjoy a wine tasting experience of their exquisite wines in the beautiful parlor specially decorated with harvest tools used in the old times. We leave the Muses Estate and we meet the owner of the remarkable family business Samartzis Estate Wines
leads a very interesting tour to the Valley of the Nine Muses where the unique Greek wine variety Mouchtaro is produced. There we take the opportunity to walk through the vineyards and learn valuable information regarding their cultivation. After the tour in the valley we continue our trip in order to enjoy a delightful lunch, either by the sea or optionally at the mountain, accompanied by the quality wines of the Samartzis Estate. We depart for Athens at around 5:00 p.m. full of pleasant moments in the beautiful Greek country side of Boeotia...
WINE TRIP DETAILS
Wine trip code GW-MYS-P-ORCHID-1D-16
What's included - Transfer with luxury mini bus - Wine expert or licensed sommelier - Tour of the winery of Muses Estate and tasting of its wines - Tour at the vineyards of Samartzis Estate at the Valley of the Nine Muses and its historical monuments
VALLEY OF 9 MUSES
-Entrance fees at the Archaeological Museum of Thebes - Wine & Dine: The winemaker Panos Samartzis - ICWS WSET Sommelier will travel us into the world of food & wine matching
Operating basis On sharing and on private/semi-private basis.
Operating period and days All year. From Monday to Sunday
Starting time & point 09h00. Your hotel or operator's terminal
Ending time & point 20h00. Your hotel or operator's terminal
SAMARTZIS ESTATE WINES
Supplementary services Experienced tour escort. Conducted tour at the Archaeological Museum of Thebes
Operator GW The Greek Wine Routes
THE PLUM PURPLE ROUTE
1 DAY WINE TRIP
WINE TRIP PROGRAMME 1 DAY WINE TRIP
We leave Athens at 9:00 a.m. sharp and at around 11:30 a.m. we arrive at our first stop, the Archeological Museum of Lamia which is housed in the restored Othonian barrack on the akropolis of ancient Lamia, whithin the declared archaeological site of Lamia Castle. Our expert historian and archeologist will guide you through the path of the Greek history and you will have the chance to enjoy the magnificent view of
LA TOUR MELAS
Lamia city from above. winery and give yourself the
ADMIRE THE PREHISTORIC AND CLASSICAL ANTIQUITIES IN LAMIA MUSEUM
opportunity to taste the exceptional  wines that will accompany the delightful lunch. Don't forget to take enough pictures of the truely magnificent view! We leave La Tour Melas at about 4:00 p.m. in order to reach our next interesting stop, the archeolgical site of Thermopylae, a location of great
At around 1:30 p.m. we arrive at the seaside village Achinos and we head towards the winery La Tour Melas situated a couple of kilometers away, at an altidute of 300 meters, overlooking the Aegean Sea. Take your time to relax in the beautiful surrounding of the
strategic importance during antiquity, where the famous homonymous battle took place. We depart for Athens at around 5:30 p.m. ending our trip to the beautiful countryside of Fthiotida.
THERMOPYLAE
WINE TRIP DETAILS
Wine trip code GW-MYS-P-PLUM-1D-16
What's included - Transfer with luxury mini bus - Wine expert or licensed sommelier - Tour of the winery of La Tour Melas and tasting of its wines - Entrance fees at the Lamia archeological museum and castle and the archeological site of Thermopylae - Wine tasting lunch at the winery La
Operating period and days
Tour Melas
All year. From Monday to Sunday
Operating basis On sharing and on private/semi-private basis.
Starting time & point 09h00. Your hotel or operator's terminal
Ending time & point 20h00. Your hotel or operator's terminal
Supplementary services Experienced tour escort. Conducted tour at the Lamia archeological museum and castle and the archeological site of Thermopylae
Operator GW The Greek Wine Routes
LA TOUR MELAS
THE VIOLET PURPLE ROUTE
2 DAYS WINE TRIP
ARGYRIOU WINERY
WINE TRIP PROGRAMME DAY 1
We leave Athens at 9:00 a.m. sharp and at around 11:30 a.m. we arrive at the archeological site of Delphi Oracle. Located on mountain Parnassus near the Gulf of Corinth, the sanctuary was home to the famous oracle of Apollo which gave cryptic predictions and guidance to both city-states and individuals. Our expert historian and archeologist will guide you through this mystic path to ancient Delphi, being also the home to the panhellenic Pythian Games.
Argyriou Winery, in Polydroso village, which will accomodate us in its
DISCOVER THEÂ ANCIENT SANCTUARY OF DELPHI
beautifully decorated guest house. Take your time to settle down and have a walk to the picturesque village and at 8:00 p.m. we meet at the guest house's dining room where Argyriou Winery's hospitable team will host a wine tasting dinner where you will have the chance
We continue our tour and we head towards the famous winter ski resort Arachova, to walk in its picturesque paths, enjoy a local traditional Greek lunch and relax in its cosy cafes. At around 5:00 p.m. we leave Arachova and in almost an hour we arrive at
to taste its exquisite wines.
WINE TRIP PROGRAMME DAY 2
We begin our day with a tasteful breakfast in the guest house's cozy restaurant and afterwards we leave in order to visit the Archeological Museum of Lamia which is housed in the restored Othonian barrack on the akropolis of ancient Lamia, whithin the declared archaeological site of Lamia Castle. Our expert historian and archeologist will guide you through the
LA TOUR MELAS
path of the Greek history and you will also have the chance to enjoy the magnificent view of Lamia city from above.
the Aegean Sea. Take your time to relax in the beautiful surrounding of the winery and give yourself the
FEEL THE VIBES OF THE LEGENDARY BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE
opportunity to taste the exceptional wines that will accompany the delightful lunch. Don't forget to take enough pictures of the truely magnificent view! We leave La Tour Melas at about 4:30 p.m. in order to reach our next interesting stop, the archeolgical site of Thermopylae, a location of great
At around 2:00 p.m. we arrive at the seaside village Achinos and we head towards the winery La Tour Melas situated a couple of kilometers away at an altidute of 300 meters, overlookingÂ
strategic importance during antiquity, where the famous homonymous battle took place. At around 5:30 p.m. we take back the road to Athens...
DELPHI
WINE TRIP DETAILS
Wine trip code GW-MYS-P-VIOLET-2D-16
What's included - Transfer with luxury mini bus - Wine expert or licensed sommelier - Tour of the Argyriou winery - 1 night at the Argyriou guest house - Greek breakfast made of traditional local products - Tour of the winery of La Tour Melas and tasting of its wines - Entrance fees at the archeological site of Delphi, the Lamia archeological museum and castle and the archeological site of Thermopylae - Wine tasting lunch at the winery La Tour Melas
Operating period and days All year. From Monday to Sunday
Starting time & point 09h00 on day D. Your hotel or operator's terminal
Ending time & point 20h00 on day D+1. Your hotel or
Operating basis
operator's terminal
On sharing and on private/semi-private
Supplementary services
basis.
Experienced tour escort. Conducted tour at the archeological site of Delphi, the Lamia archeological museum and castle and the archeological site of Thermopylae
Operator GW The Greek Wine Routes
ARGYRIOU WINERY
CUSTOMIZED PURPLE ROUTES
MADE-TO-MEASURE WINE ROUTES
GW crafts bespoke packages according to your clients special needs and requirements. Just inform us about the occasion (i.e. leisure, business meeting, corporate event ect.) and your clients requirements and in cooperation with our extensive network of distinguished partners we will secure the highest service quality. Be also informed that apart from the wineries referred to in the aforementioned standardized routes we can tailor made routes for you in order to include other affiliated Central Greece based wineries that GW cooperates with and can be found in the following list:
Avantis Estate
Lykos Winery
Domaine Chatzimichalis
AVANTIS ESTATE LYKOS WINERY DOMAINE CHATZIMICHALIS
BOOKING CONDITIONS & TERMS
BOOKING CONDITIONS & TERMS (A)
Prices
Guides, Escorts, Assistants
This brochure is accompanied by a separate price
All of the trips visiting archaeological sites and or
list which clearly states the time that it was issued
museums are accompanied by a professional
and the validity of the price list. All stated prices
licensed guide according to the Greek law. For the
are subject to modification without previous
trips that only escort or assistant is mentioned in
notice. Inclusions within the price are clearly
the inclusions, there will be no guiding. Escorts
stated in each tour of this brochure.
and assistants are not entitled to do any guiding and are provided only to ensure your comfort and safety, lead the way and give practical information
Not included Unless otherwise stated in the description of the trips, personal expenses, cost of drinks during meals, supplementary services, transportation to/from the starting and ending point of the trips, tips and gratuities (to drivers, guides, assistants, escorts, restaurants) are not included in the prices. Entrance fees to various sites and museums are included only when specifically stated in the description of each trip.
about the various locations and activities.
Responsibility GW The Greek Wine Routes acts as agent for the owners or contractors providing means of transportation or other services. As such, GW The Greek Wine Routes shall not become liable or responsible in any way in connection with such means of transportation or other services for any loss, injury or damage to or in respect of any person or property howsoever caused or arising.
Starting and ending times & points In the description of each trip, the provisional starting and ending points, as well as, starting and ending times are mentioned. These are only indicative, and in no case binding. Times and starting/ending points should always be reconfirmed at the time of booking or with our office 3 days prior to the trip.
GW The Greek Wine Routes does not own or manage the ships, vehicles, accommodation and restaurants used, and has no liability for loss or damage caused by the proprietors or operators thereof. In the event that places of interest are closed or road conditions, or weather conditions prevent the trip from being operated as advertised, GW The Greek Wine Routes will make all efforts to provide adequate alternatives and substitutions, but the company reserves the right to cancel the trip.
DOMAINE CHATZIMICHALIS
BOOKING CONDITIONS & TERMS (B)
Lost property
Payments and Cancellations
All personal items carried by the passengers
Upon confirmation of a reservation, you are
during the trips, are the sole responsibility of the
required to deposit 30% of the trip cost within 3
client. GW The Greek Wine Routes will make all
days of booking confirmation. The rest of package
efforts to assist in retrieving lost or forgotten
trip price should be paid not less than 15 days prior
items, but it cannot be held responsible in any way
to departure. Payment for the trips in this brochure
for such losses.
can be made in cash or by credit card. All cancellations must be received in a written form. GW The Greek Wine Routes will charge 50% fees for trips cancelled more than 15 days prior to departure and 100% fees for trips cancelled less than 15 days prior to departure.
All matters and disputes that may arise concerning the booking and operation of the trips in this brochure shall be subject to the Greek law.
DOMAINE CHATZIMICHALIS
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