Wines, Lakes & Legends at Corinthia & Stymphalia

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Highlights

Enjoy the delicate and sublime bouquets of organic wines artfully created at an old winery at an altitude of 750 meters on the mountains of Corinthia
Be inspired by the beautiful Lake Stymphalia and its Environmental Museum
Be revived by the lakeside walk and the short hike to the ruins of the ancient town of Stymphalos
Relish the flavors at a carefully selected local tavern serving typical Greek cuisine
Travel back in time to Hercules and his Stymphalian birds

Description

This delightful and meticulously researched tour fuses several attractive themes into an irresistible proposition for a same-day program that gives insight to the real, yet not well-known, Greece by combining mythology, natural scenery, archaeology, local wines and traditional cuisine. The tour sets off early in the morning from Athens, so as to embrace the evocative sights, locations, aromas, sounds and flavors of the Corinthia region of northern Peloponnese via a short stop at the lovely coastal town of Loutraki. Corinthia is rich in history, magnificent relics of ages past and in legends. It is also rich in its treasures of the land through its wine and its food. Driving past the impressive Corinth Canal and through the forested mountains of Corinthia, the first stop is at an old yet modern winery specializing in the production of organic fine wines created from varieties grown at local vineyards at an altitude between 650 and 750 meters in a small region of Corinthia noted for its own and particular microclimate. The wine tasting is harmoniously accompanied by local Corinthian appetizers. The tour then proceeds to Lake Stymphalia, the location where legend has it that the ancient hero and demigod Hercules cunningly managed to destroy the predator Stymphalian birds which plagued the region by performing his sixth Labor. Lake Stymphalia and its complex wetland ecosystem is a Natura 2000 natural protection area and is also home to the delightful and rich Environment Museum of Stymphalia, which is one of the tour's highlights. The best way to take in any location is by foot and the shores of the lake are perfect for reaching the ruins of the acropolis and the ancient town of Stymphalos. Fittingly, you will rest and relax at a local Greek taverna to sample the local delicacies. The tour will finish in Athens at the designated drop-off point, however what will remain alive are your happy memories of the vibrant nature, myths, legends, historical sites and the aroma and flavors of the wine and the food of this blessed land - arguably one of the best ways to end any day.

Includes

Air-conditioned car, luxury minibus or coach
Tour guide
Wine tasting and cheese platter at the winery
Museum entry ticket
3-course lunch up to the value of €18 (appetizer, main course and dessert of fruit) including two glasses of wine at a local restaurant serving traditional Greek dishes
One bottle of mineral water during the drive
Refreshments, beverages and extra wine at the taverna
Gratuities at the taverna for the tour guide and driver (optional)