UPCOMING TRIPS

Isles of the Gods: Wines and Wonders of Crete and Rhodes (October 10-18, 2026)

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Email us today at info@ancientwineguys to reserve your spot on an incredible tour of the beautiful Greek islands of Crete & Rhodes! We'll be the exploring ancient Minoan ruins at the Palace of Knossos, medieval Venetian castles, mythological origins of Zeus at the Caves of Zeus, visiting one of the most awarded olive oil producers in all of Greece, and of course visiting wineries in one of the most exciting winemaking regions in the Mediterranean!

In addition to incredible meals, we'll be visiting world-renowned wineries such as Lyrarakis, Douloufakis, Paterianakis, Karavitakis, and many more incredible wineries!

PAST TRIPS

The Gods and Heroes of Northern Greece (July 20-27, 2025)

In July, the Ancient Wine Guys led a group of travelers on another unforgettable journey through northern Greece, where they savored incredible wines and cuisine, visited some of Europe's best archaeological sites and museums, and explored the breathtaking scenery of this beautiful, lesser-known region of Greece.

The Wines and Sites of the Panhellenic Games (March 16-24, 2024)

In March, the Ancient Wine Guys led a group of Ancient Wines Club members on an unforgettable eight-day tour of the four sites of the ancient Panhellenic Games - Isthmia, Nemea, Olympia, and Delphi - along with many other important archaeological sites and museums. We also explored both ancient and modern wine-making traditions, with visits to six incredible wineries, and enjoyed amazing Greek food and hospitality along the way!

  • A group of five travelers on the Ancient Wine Guys trip to Greece in 2024 stroll through the ruins of Olympia in springtime among grass, trees, flowers, and blue sky

    Visiting ancient Olympia, site of the Olympic Games, which were founded in 776 BCE.

  • Tasting the delicious wines of Troupis Winery during a tractor ride around the vineyards of Mantineia.

  • A group of nine diners smile for the camera and share a delicious meal in Athens Greece while on the Ancient Wine Guys trip 2024

    Delicious wine and introduction to Greek wines at Caravin Wine & Wanderlust in Athens.

  • Visiting the beautiful and inspiring vineyards of Muses Estate in Boeotia, where the incredibly rare Mouhtaro grape is exclusively grown.

  • Following in the footsteps of Heracles at ancient Olympia, whose track - according to legend - was laid out to a distance of 200 of Heracles' strides, equalling one "stadion," or "stade."

  • Touring the vineyards and enjoying excellent wines at Palivou Estate, just around the corner from the archaeological site of Nemea.