One of the most emblematic cruises stops trough a modern “Odyssey” in the Mediterranean is the Olympia –Katakolo.

Once the ship moors in the naval port at Katakolo – Olympia you get instantly caught by the aura of the west shoreline of Peloponnese. A panorama of sandy and smooth coasts, rolling hills with vineyards and protected ecosystems with lagoons and forests.

Here the viticulture has been present for at least 400 years. Carpets of vineyards lie on slopes cliffs and small valleys, including one of Greece’s most historic wine areas, the Patras Achaia region.

Patras, the third biggest city in Greece and the surrounding places, offers visitors oodles wine experiences with top visits to the only Château in Greece.

The Achaia Clauss winery was founded in 1861 by Gustav Clauss who, enchanted by the fertility of the Achaian land and the quality of its vineyards, put his passion and talent to established a whole estate.

The Château gradually became one of the most historical and emblematic homes in Greece for legendary wines, like the sweet Mavrodaphne and the renowned Demestica that won fame and notoriety by wine connoisseurs all over the world. 

The Wine Connoisseurs, among others, has the exclusive privilege to offer wine tastings in the famous cave cellars of Achaia Clauss or its founder’s private villa, nowadays operating as a museum and VIP room tasting.

The wine tastings are uniquely curated from Mrs. Andriana Foi WSET Diploma (Cand.) for our visitors.   

After living a sole wine experience at the Château, drive to coastal picturesque villages to enjoy a gourmet meal accompanied with the sound of the waves and the feeling of the sea breeze.

Tasting Greek flavors, like fresh fried fishes or calamari, stuffed zucchini flowers and kayana (scrambled eggs with tomatoes) while you discover the aromas and flavors of local awarded wines.

Laidback and enjoy coffee offered with traditional treat “loukoumi”. Greek loukoumi, these delectable, soft little squares of sweet flavor coated in powdered sugar are the gourmet symbol of Patra.

An exciting luxury wine tour in Achaia Clauss, could starts and ends at the port of Katakolon, early enough for any traveling passengers to board the cruise ship, or for anyone else to return to their villa or hotel, located at the greater area of the west side of Peloponnese.

The proposing itinerary and the duration of the Wine tour is the following:

           Pick-up from Katakolon Port to visit Patras ~1 hour30min

Wine tour at Achaia Clauss Chateau~2 hours

Lunch and coffee at seaside restaurant ~1 hour30mim

Drive back from Patras to Katakolon Port~ 1 hour30min

Come along with the Wine Connoisseurs and delve into the roots of Olympian wines culture.