Starting from Athens, the first stop is at the Corinth Isthmus, the canal that separates mainland Greece from the Peloponnese region. The canal was constructed in the late 19th century and was a major technical achievement, as it saved commercial ships some 700-kilometre (430 miles) of journey around the Peloponnese.

The tour then takes us to the mythical Bronze Age citadel of King Agamemnon in Mycenae, with its massive walls and vaulted tombs. Designated in 1999 as a World Heritage Site on UNESCO's list, it is one of the most important archeological sites in the country. Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece, including Crete, the Cyclades and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae. At its peak in 1350 BC, the citadel and lower town had a population of 30,000. It was the kingdom of the much tormented Atreides family. Its most well known members - Agamemnon, Iphigenia, Clytemnestra, Aegisthus, Orestes and Electra - have been the protagonists in plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides.

After the visit in Mycenae, we propose a visit to one of the renowned wineries of the region of Nemea for a tasting session. The appellation of Nemea is the most important red wine Controlled Designation of Origin area of southern Greece and arguably of all of Greece. Also Nemea is the biggest vineyard of all Balkan territory. In this region, the indigenous Greek Agiorgitiko grape variety is grown. It produces wines famous for their deep red color, complex aroma and long, velvety palate. The cost of the wine tasting is not included in the price.