A Full-Day Private Tour Along the Athenian Riviera - Ancient History & Local Wine
The southern coast of Attica does two things exceptionally well - ancient history and wine. This private Cape Sounio tour from Athens combines both in one full day. You follow the Athenian Riviera south to Cape Sounio, where the Temple of Poseidon has stood on its cliff above the Aegean since the 5th century BC.
From there, the route turns inland to Keratea and two of Attica's finest family-run wineries - one with three generations of winemaking behind it, the other producing wine since 1875. Tastings at both, paired with local food, at your own pace. Private vehicle, private driver, no shared groups. This wine tasting tour from Athens works equally well as a shore excursion from Piraeus - your driver will coordinate the timing around your cruise schedule.
Why travelers choose this tour:
- History & wine in one day: Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon in the morning, two Attica wineries in the afternoon -a complete picture of the region.
- Two very different wineries: A family estate in Keratea and a historic estate producing wine since 1875 - deliberately chosen for contrast.
- Private along the Athenian Riviera: One of the most scenic coastal drives in Greece, without sharing it with a busload of strangers
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Pickup from Your Hotel or Cruise Ship
- Your private driver meets you at your Athens hotel or cruise terminal to begin your private Cape Sounio and Attica wine tasting tour. You head south along the Athenian Riviera, one of the most scenic coastal drives in Greece, as the Saronic Gulf opens up and the city gives way to coastline.
Cape Sounio - Temple of Poseidon
- Perched on a cliff 60 metres above the Aegean, the Temple of Poseidon has been marking the southern tip of Attica since the 5th century BC. Lord Byron carved his name into one of the columns. You will probably understand why when you see the view. This is one of those sites that genuinely stops you.
First Winery - Keratea, Attica
- Your Athens wine tour continues at a family-run estate in the Keratea region with three generations of winemaking behind it. You will tour the vineyards, learn how the local varieties are grown in Attica's particular microclimate, and sit down to a tasting of locally cultivated wines paired with Greek cheeses, olives, and seasonal snacks. Unhurried and personal, the kind of winery visit that is hard to find on a group tour.
Optional Lunch - Local Taverna
- A break for a traditional Greek lunch at a nearby taverna. Moussaka, gemista, tzatziki, whatever the chef is making that day. Simple, good, local.
Second Winery - A Legacy Since 1875
- The second stop on your Attica wine tasting tour is a historic estate producing wine since 1875. The stone walls, grand arches, and folk architecture tell that story before you even taste anything. The tasting covers Malagouzia, Assyrtiko, and Cabernet Sauvignon, paired with traditional pies, aged gruyere with oregano, cured meats, and fresh salads. A very different character from the first winery, deliberately so.
Return to Athens
- Your driver takes you back to your hotel or cruise terminal by late afternoon, completing a full-day private tour from Athens that covers the Athenian Riviera, the Temple of Poseidon, and two of Attica's finest wineries.
- Scenic drive along the Athenian Riviera coastline
- Cape Sounio - Temple of Poseidon with panoramic Aegean views
- Bio-climatic winery visit in Markopoulo, Attica
- Panoramic views of the vineyard and aging cellar
- Wine tasting - 6 wines total, including Malagouzia & Assyrtiko
- Local snacks, cheeses and traditional Greek delicacies
- Historic winery estate producing wine since 1875
- In-house wine shop at both estates
- Duration: 8 Hours
- Tour Style: Wine & Food
- Group Type: Private Tour - Small Group Wine Tasting
- Availability: All Year
- Languages: English
- Experience: Relaxed & Comfortable
- Ideal for: Couples, Families, Wine Lovers
- Group Size: 1 - 7+ guests
8 Hours
All Year
Private Tour — Small Group Tasting
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