It’s Time To Re-Evaluate Greek Wine
The truth is that it’s actually long past time to re-evaluate Greek wines. Forget Greek taverna wine, we’re talking about the Premier Cru of Hellenic wines. Cuvees that you never see, simply because they never leave Greece. (Greek connoisseurs drink them all). Bottles that, if you can find them in a wine shop., cost upwards of 30 or 40 euro.
A Tutored Tasting By A True Industry Great
Don’t take our word for it because the man who has put this cruise together, the palate that has selected the wineries, the wines, the wine-pairings at supper and the vintages, is none other than Tim Clarke. Tim is rightly a legend when it comes to Greek wines. A true guru of Hellenic viticulture, Tim and his wife Lynette Arblaster have been champions of ‘oenology’ of Greek winemaking on both the mainland and the islands for more than 30 years.
A Gastronomic Extravaganza
On this tutored cruise Tim will cover Greek winemaking from the classical age through to the present day. He will take you to wine estates for tastings and lunch. He will discuss differences between soils on the islands and the mainland, and the grape varieties which thrive there. He will identify the differentiating factors of wine production and how that has changed.
A Feast Of Wines
To embark on this journey of exploration, you need to be prepared for the fact that every day you will taste multiple wines. There will be tastings in the morning, tastings over lunch, tastings most afternoons and paired tastings with food at dinner. Tim has also worked with our master chef to ensure the food matches the wines he has chosen to offer.
Ports of call: Hydra - Naflio- Nemea - Monemvasia - Milos - Santorini - Samos
The Weather
Reliable sunshine is virtually guaranteed during the season between early May and late October, with temperatures ranging from the low 20’s in early and late season up to the mid to high 30’s from late June until August. Winds are predictable with moderate winds (Force 3-4) from the NW.
What’s on tim’s wine list?
On-boarding drinks and dinner with wines from the Ionian region
Gaia winery at Nemea – the leading red wine producer in Greece
The wines of Monemvasia plus dinner with the Tsimbidis family who own Monemvasia winery
A dinner tasting of Imery wines, the finest vintages from Crete
Santorini and a tasting at Argyros winery who make some of the island’s finest whites
A full-on wine day at Samos and then Fourini, tasting wines from Vakakis, Platanos and Chios-Ikaria vineyards
Tasting at the Volacus winery on the holy island of Tinos
Disembarkation at Athens with the option of going on to a tasting and lunch at the nearby Kotos Estate before transfer to Athens airport.
The Vessel: Mega Yacht Harmony G With the Wines
The Harmony “G” is a modern mega yacht with a sleek high-tech profile, boasting spacious and comfortable accommodation . At 53 meters long / 7.2 meters wide, she is large enough to offer superior comfort for up to 42 guests in 21 guest cabins. whilst permitting access to small harbours and islands beyond the reach of large cruise ships. There is a spacious lounge and bar plus a dining room and a spacious sun deck. The vessel was launched in January 2001 and renovated most recently in 2019. She complies with the most stringent SOLAS safety regulations ,while its powerful engines and state of the art stabilisers allow for safe and comfortable cruising.
Home at Sea
- Single seating dining Indoor & Outdoor Lounge – Bar
- Indoor & Outdoor Restaurant
- Audiovisual in Lounge
- Mini library
- Beach Towels
- Snorkeling equipment
- Kayak
- Board Games
- Swimming Platform
- Wi-Fi
Comfort Zone
- Windows: upper & main deck cabins
- Portholes: lower deck cabins
- Triple Occupancy cabins: Category C
- Flat-Screen TV
- Mini Safe
- Mini Fridge
- CD & DVD player
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Individually controlled A/C
- Hairdryers
- Telephone for internal use
- Central music
Category C
The Category C cabins are located on the lower deck. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV (Satellite channels), CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V).
Category B
The Category B cabins are located on the main deck. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV (Satellite channels), CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V).
Category A
The Category A cabins are located on the main deck. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV (Satellite channels), CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V).
Category P
The Category P suites are located on the upper deck. Cabins have bathroom with shower, individually controlled A/C, piped music, flat-screen TV (Satellite channels), CD/DVD player, telephone for internal use, mini safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, adapters (220V).
Interior Lounge
Outdoor Dining Area
Dining Area
- Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning
- Tim Clarke as your Wine Guide and Expert Host on board
- 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 regional fine wines
- 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 reception and Captain’s Dinner
- Use of snorkelling equipment (Masks, Fins and Snorkels)
- Kayaks, Water Toys and Stand-Up Paddle Boards (subject to availability)
- Beach Towels
Prices
Greek wine cruise
Cruise-only prices (£) per person| Departure Dates | Category C | Category B | Category A | Category P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/8/2022 | £3,783 | £4,252 | £4,600 | £5,174 |
| Port Charges | £296 |
Greek wine cruise flight inclusive package
inlc: cruise, port charges, accommodation, flights, transfers| Departure Dates | Category C | Category B | Category A | Category P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £4,570 | £5,039 | £5,387 | £5,961 |
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