Wines of Greece cruise takes us to many of the Greek wine hotspots including Nemea, Santorini, and Tinos. Wine and the making of it is central to this voyage, but as we follow its trail we’ll also discover the limestone crags and wild mountains of the Peloponnese, the breathtaking views of Santorini, and the quieter villages of the Cyclades and Eastern Aegean islands. We’ll meet leading winemakers, taste at top wineries, and enjoy dinners paired with a specially chosen selection of wines, each exploring the superb native grape varieties of Greece’s many diverse regions.
The wineries: Gaia & Gofas (Nemea), Monemvasia Winery Tsimbidi (Monemvasia), Chrysolora (Serifos), Estate Argyros (Santorini), Vakakis (Samos), Volacus (Tinos).
- Your Wine Ambassador – Tim Clarke. This itinerary was crafted by wine expert Tim Clarke, who will join the cruise as our on-board wine guide. Tim co-founded Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours with his wife, Lynette Arblaster, and together they led the business for nearly 30 years. With personal experience in winemaking on Samos, Tim brings a deep passion for Greek wines, from ancient traditions to modern practices. Expect fascinating insights into Greece's wine heritage and vibrant contemporary scene.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Welcome drink, tasting Ionian Sea wines
Begin with a welcome glass of sparkling wine as you meet the crew and fellow passengers. Evening sail to Poros with dinner featuring wines from the Ionian Sea. Overnight at Poros.
Gaia Winery | Gofas Winery with lunch
Arrive in Nafplio and visit the ancient site of Mycenae. Continue to Nemea, a premier red wine region in Southern Greece, to tour the renowned Gaia estate. Lunch follows at Gofas Winery, where we'll sample wines from Nemea and Mantineia. Enjoy free time in Nafplio, one of Greece's most charming towns, before we sail south along Arcadia’s coast, anchoring for a swim stop. Dinner on board, paired with Peloponnesian wines.
Monemvasia Winery Tsimbidi
Explore the vineyards at Monemvasia Winery, known for reviving the island’s historic Malvasia (Malmsey) wine. Enjoy lunch on your own and free time to explore the medieval town or swim. Dinner is on board.
Chrysoloras Winery, wine tasting
Serifos, once a major wine producer, is regaining prominence with rare indigenous grape varieties. After a morning swim and lunch on board, we’ll visit Chrysoloras Winery. Dinner is at a local tavern in Serifos. Midnight sail to Santorini.
Argyros Winery, wine tasting
Santorini is famed for its exceptional white wines from local grape varieties. Visit Argyros Winery, known for its century-old vines. Return for lunch on board and enjoy a swim stop en route to Samos. Dinner features Santorini wines.
Vakakis Winery, Platanos Winery lunch, Chios-Ikaria wines
Moor at Ormos and visit Vakakis Winery, followed by a lunch tasting Samian wines at Platanos. In the afternoon, sail to the Fourni Isles, ideal for swimming on unspoiled beaches. Dinner features wines from Chios and Ikaria.
Volacus Winery
Tinos, known for its Assyrtiko grape, offers exceptional wines from volcanic soil. Visit Volacus Winery in the morning, followed by a scenic bay stop for lunch, swimming, and a tasting of Greek wines from international grape varieties.
Itineraries are subject to change.
Panorama
| Crew | 18 |
|---|---|
| Length | 54 metres |
| Built/refurbished | 1993/2019 |
| Cabins | 24 |
Panorama is a dramatic a 3 masted sail cruiser which can accommodate up to 49 passengers in 24 cabins. During the day, life on board centres around the outdoor areas, the 2 bars and the sun deck. In the evening you can relax in one of the ship’s two lounges, the library, and have a drink while you listen to the piano music. The swimming platform on Panorama stern enables you to swim, snorkel and make use of the kayaks.
Panorama’s experienced crew of 18 is trained with hospitality at heart to pamper her guests and guarantee the ultimate home away from home experience.
On board Facilities
- One sitting for all meals
- Indoor Restaurant
- Indoor & Outdoor Lounge & Bar
- Audiovisual in Lounge
- Mini library
- Beach Towels
- Snorkeling equipment
- Kayak
- Board Games
- Swimming Platform
- Wi-Fi
Creature Comforts
- Windows in main deck cabins
- Portholes in lower deck cabins
- Triple Occupancy cabins: Category B
- Flat-Screen TV
- Mini Safe
- Mini Fridge
- Individually controlled A/C
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Hairdryers
- Telephone for internal use
- Central music
