Meet Central Greece's vineyards, composing a magical landscape in the centre of which reins the Delphi Oracle.
Overview
08:30 Meeting time
09:00 Departure from Athens
11:30 Visit to the archeological museum of Lamia
13:30 Visit to La Tour Melas | Wine tasting lunch
17:00 Visit to the archeological site of Thermopylae
17:30 Departure to Athens
Detailed program
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 Lamia city from above.
At around 13:30 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 winery and give yourself the 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 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.
Specifications
| Name | Mystic Purple - The Plum Purple route | Group tour size | 9 - 20 persons |
| Code | GW-MYS-P-PLUM-1D-16 | Private tour size | 2 - 8 persons |
| Type | Group/Private | Tour escort | Yes |
| Destination | Achinos / Fthiodida | Field expert | Yes (Wine Expert) Optional (Historian/Archaeologist) |
| Wineries involved | La Tour Melas | Guest host | - |
| Availability | All year | Group tour price | Please contact us for details |
| Duration |
All day (08:30-17:30) | Private tour price |
Please contact us for details |
| Meeting time/point |
08:30 a.m. / Confirmed upon tour purchase | Discounts | Please contact us for details |
| Departure time | 09:00 a.m. | Inclusive | Transfers, entrance fees at the museum of Lamia and archeological site of Thermopylae, conducted tour at the winery, meals and wine tasting |
| Transition | Luxury mini bus | Languages |
Greek, English and others upon request |
| Special notes | In case you have special requests please contact us and let us know. We will be happy to serve you in the best way possible! | ||
