Andros Wine Tasting
Andros Wine Tasting at a Glance
Have the best time in Andros and taste local excellent wine during an Andros Wine tasting tour. Visit Andros great winery and learn the wine process and how it is made.
Andros Wine Tasting Highlights
- Drive around Andros and get a glance of the island until you arrive at the winery.
- Drive by the villages of Palaiopoli, Pitrofos, Aprovato.
- Visit the amazing Kourtesis winery.
- Have a tour around the winery and vineyards.
- Taste the whines with local products.
Andros Wine Tasting In Detail
Your tour starts from Batsi until the winery in Chora. During the 45 minutes drive you will drive by Aprovato, Palaiopolis, Pitrofos and many more beautiful villages getting a glimpse of Andros.
When you arrive at Kourtesis winery you will feel the amazing sense that this place offers and get your senses ready for experience.
Your first stop will be at the old sheep feeder which is now a plantery and you will smell the strong smells of marjoram, louiza, thyme, mint, and thrombus.
Then you will head to the old renovated stone grape press where you will experience how they used to press grapes in the old times. You will also press the grapes yourself with your feet and leave your footprint at a white piece of paper.
Then you will start tasting the wine straight from the barrels and you will fill the tanines and the wine smells.
Many local delicaces like local cheeses and hams, but also local sweets will accompany your wine tasting.
At the end you will be guided at the vineyards where you will learn the process and the effort that it takes for the grape to be taken care of until it becomes a wine.
Inclusions
• English speaking professional licensed driver-guide throughout the tour
• Bottled water
• Kourtesis winery entrance Fees & Wine Tasting
• Free Wi-Fi inside the vehicle (upon request)
• All legal taxes and fees
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
State licensed guide
Personal travel insurance (contact us if you need)
Breakfast or lunch
Additional Info
Organised tour
Bring your camera. You may take a lot of photos.
Meeting Point
Vlm Travel office
Duration
4 hours
Starting Times
11:00, 13:00, 15:00
Max. Participants
8 persons
FAQs about the Andros Wine Tour
What happens in the event of rain?
All our bus tours run regardless of the weather. If an activity is canceled because of extreme weather conditions, you have the option to change the date, switch activity, or cancel and receive a refund.
What time is the pick-up time for the tours?
The pick-up time for all tours is the same as the meeting time indicated on your vouchers and our website. Please note that there may be a slight delay of 5-10 minutes, depending on the number of pickups we have scheduled. Please be ready 10 minutes before your trip to facilitate that.
How late can I make a booking?
You can make a booking with us literally at the last minute! Just keep in mind that there may be no seats left on the tour if you do that! We recommend booking at least one week in advance, to have the best chances of finding availability.
Which tours can I join on the same day?
This is a day tour, so you cannot participate in any of our other tours if you book it.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received within 5 days of the tour will incur a 50% penalty for each person.
Cancellations received within 2 days of the tour will incur a 100% penalty for each person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit the entire payment.