Wine Tour in Northern Greece ( 5 Days / Solo )

Day1

The car will be waiting for you at the Airport upon your arrival, so you can depart immediatelly for your hotel in Thessaloniki Center
(If you wish we can arrange a private transfer to the hotel and pick up the car there - Contact us for details).

The hotel in located less than 5 nimutes on foot from Aristotelous square, so you can make your first walk in the city.

Day2

Very close to Thessaloniki, on the hills of Epanomi, at an ideal ecosystem for wine cultivation you will visit Domaine Gerovassiliou voted in the top 100 wineries for 2006. The varieties of Assyrtiko, Malagouzia, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viongier and Syrah, Merlot, Grenach Rouge, Limnio Mavroudi, Mavrotragano give the Regional Wines of Epanomi.

Except from the great wines you will taste, there is a very interesting enology museum, with a collection of rare corkscrews dating back to 18th century, 28 rare handmade wine-presses (18th -20th century), amphorae of Mycenaean and Byzantine time and many other old items and tools of the viticulturist.

You will have the afternoon free to explore Thessaloniki's monuments and local cuisine

Day3

Less than 45 minutes North of Thessaloniki, on the slopes of Mt Vertiskos lie the vineyards of Babatzimopoulos Estate.
You will have the chance to walk around the organic cultivated vineyards, visit the winery and of course taste the wines.

Mr Anestis Babatzimopoulos is a visionary winemaker, so be prepared to be surprised from his wines that combine some of the most known international with local varieties.

From here you will continue to Naoussa, the area of Xinomavro.
Esperides hotel offers relaxing atmosphere, and with your dinner arranged at the hotel you have nothing to worry about, except what wine to choose to accompany your dinner, specially prepared for you with local recipies.

Day4

The area of Naoussa is known for the VQPRD "Naoussa" made of Xinomavro, an indigenous variety. The area has a long history in wines, and there are more than 12 wineries around Naoussa!

There are some small, family run wineries that really worth a visit, but we will make arrangements depending on your personal tastes and wishes.

We strongly suggest a visit at the nearby archaeological site of Vergina, home of the Royal Macedonian Tombs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (a personal guided tour can be arranged too).

Day5

Driving time from Naousa to Thessaloniki airport is less than 2 hours, so you can plan your day depending on the time of your flight.

Children are welcome in this tour.

Children must be escorted by parent/s or adult relative.

Please contact us for children prices.

- For cancellations up to 15 days before the tour start : No penalty

- For cancellations from 15 up to 5 days before the tour start: 30% of tour cost

- For cancellations from 5 up to 2 days before the tour start: 50% of tour cost

- For cancellations less than 2 days before the tour start and in case of no-show: 100% of tour cost