Want to know more?
Go ahead- delve. Here you can find links to resources on wines of Greece and the history of places on our tour.
Yannis Karakasis holds a prestigious certification as a Master of Wine and probably knows more about Greek wine than anyone. He is on a mission to share this knowledge and passion with the world. Browse through his site to learn about the indigenous varieties in Greece as well as about specific bottles and wineries.
A project of Karakasis, 50 Great Greek Wines is an inspiration for our tour. Also, remember these names and you will confidently navigate any Greek wine list!
Chrisa Georgi has begun a project to showcase Greek winemakers and share their stories. Check out her YouTube channel with videos of vineyards and interviews with winemakers.
Mycenae
Mycenae defined a period of history in Greek civilization in the Bronze Age. The mythical home of Agamemnon it plays an important set in the Iliad and stories and plays about the house of Atreus.
Knossos
At the site of Knossos is an ancient Minoan palace that was excavated and interpreted by Arthur Evans starting in 1900. His treatment of the site is controversial for his inaccurate reconstruction of the site and contested conclusions about the culture it represents. Still, it is a fascinating site with amazing finds.
Akrotiri
Akrotiri is the Late Cycladic site preserved in much the same way as Pompeii being destroyed by volcanic activity. Visitors are invited to walk through the site under a bio-dome that protects the find from the elements.
