Odyssey of Wine Tours

Name: Odyssey of Wine Tours
Address: Raches, GR
Telephone: +13072280685
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We Provide Exceptional And Curated Tours Exploring The Wine Heritage Of The Greek Island Of Ikaria.

30/12/2024

Feeling the winter blues? Book a tour to the island of Ikaria with us for this summer!🌊☀️🍷

Turquoise waters and wine of the gods await you…

2025 Tour Dates:
May 26th- June 2nd
June 9th- June 16th
June 23rd- June 30th

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27/12/2024

New Blog Post! Discover the traditional Christmas and New Year’s celebrations of this special Blue Zone island 🍷✨

Food, wine, music, dancing, and the bonding of multiple generations are all essential parts of creating a longevity culture.

✨Link is here: https://odysseyofwinetours.com/winter-celebrations-on-the-blue-zone-island-of-ikaria/

We hope that you all enjoy your holidays with your family and create beautiful new memories ❤️ Cheers! 🥂

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23/12/2024

The gorgeous view from Koskina Castle, looking out at Ikaria, the land of wine and legends…✨🍷✨

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18/12/2024

Ikaria has always been associated with the ancient god of wine and ecstasy, Dionysus. Legend has it that the god was born in a cave on the island, where he was nursed by nymph-nannies that took care of him.

In ancient times, many of the villages on the island were wine-related or named in reverence of Dionysus. Ancient pottery fragments, coins, and amphorae have also historically been found here, giving some insight into just how important this god was (and still is 😉🍷) to the Ikarian islanders.

Today, you can still visit the incredible Cave of Dionysus. Though the roof of the cave has fallen in, you can still explore the shallow entrance of the cave and swim in the beautiful beach of Iero.

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16/12/2024

Ancient-style winemaking methods at

After the grapes are pressed by foot in the granite press, they undergo an open air fermentation with the natural yeast from the vineyard.

Then, they are transferred by a natural gravity system into these pitharia, clay amphorae, where the wine is stored underground for 9 months.

The amphorae are sealed with a stone slab by a paste made of water and ash. This way, the wine is protected from both debris and oxidation.

This is a fascinating method that has been used for millennia, and continues the beautiful expression of Ikarian wine ✨🍷✨

10/12/2024

New Blog Post! Immortality of Ikaria: Myths of the Blue Zone Island

Explore the allegorical and philosophical meaning of the myth of Icarus, from whom the island claims its namesake. Read on to unite myth with reality, history with modernity, and to soar into the heights of fearless bliss like dear Icarus.

In the immortal words of the poet Jack Gilbert in his magnificent poem, Failing and Flying, “I believe Icarus was not failing as he fell, but just coming to the end of his triumph.”

✨Link is here: https://odysseyofwinetours.com/immortality-of-ikaria-myths-of-the-blue-zone-island/

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06/12/2024

A glass of atop the granite press in which it was made. Every harvest, the grapes are thrown into the traditional granite press and are stomped gently by foot, allowing for a softer extraction of tannin structure. A beautiful tradition that has been done for millennia, and results in authentic and delicious wine. Yamas!

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04/12/2024

Sky so wide and heart so full🍷✨🍷

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02/12/2024

This is Koskina Castle, a 10th century Byzantine fortress looming high in the center of Ikaria. Historically, Ikaria was a target of pirates plaguing the Aegean. The fortress was built as a viewpoint in which to spot incoming attacks from invaders. Today, it remains a symbol of Ikarian resilience and an important part of the island’s history.

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29/11/2024

Autumn’s majestic colors in the vineyards. We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving gathering together with friends and family (and hopefully lots of delicious wine!) Cheers🍷✨🍷

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27/11/2024

New Blog Post! The Cult of Dionysus and Ikarian Wine as Sacrament🍷

Legend has it that the god of wine, ecstasy, and ritual madness was born in a cave on the island of Ikaria. Dionysus’ influence emerges from ancient times and continues to thrive on the island to this day, through the clear reverence of wine and community on Ikaria.

✨Link is here:
https://odysseyofwinetours.com/the-cult-of-dionysus-and-ikarian-wine-as-sacrament/

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21/11/2024

As Henry Miller so aptly stated, “It takes a lifetime to discover Greece, but it only takes an instant to fall in love with her.”

We couldn’t agree more ✨

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19/11/2024

During our tours, dinner under the stars is a unique and beloved way to dine in true Ikarian fashion. The air is fresh with the scent of rosemary and pine, and the stars hang overhead in their brilliance.

As we share in local food and wine together, we are reminded that these simple moments are perhaps the most important. With a glass of wine in hand, life’s poignancy can be easily experienced by just remembering to look up.

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15/11/2024

A view of the amphitheater at , named “Dionysus” after the Greek god of wine and theater.

Dionysus was rumored to have been born in a cave on the island, and therefore Ikaria established an active cult in worship of him. Throughout the years, many historical artifacts have been found on the island in reverence to the god.

At the Afianes amphitheater, surrounded by vineyards, guests can enjoy music, theater, and dancing throughout the year. Inspired by the spirit of Dionysus, the ancient and vital tradition of the island is continued!

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13/11/2024

Seychelles beach is famed on Ikaria for being one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. With towering golden rock structures surrounding it, the beach forms a private cove with pristine waters.

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11/11/2024

Newest blog post is up! Read on to find out what to expect for your Blue Zone Ikarian wine adventure with us. We go over where we stay, what we do, and how our personal travel philosophy impacts the quality and connection of our tours. 🍷🌎🍷

✨Link is here: https://odysseyofwinetours.com/what-to-expect-on-our-blue-zone-ikarian-wine-tours/

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07/11/2024

On our tours, we work with the incredible , a small producer on the island that focuses on biodynamic wine made by traditional Ikarian methods.

They pay homage to their island in many ways, including the storytelling of their labels. This bottle, Icarus Black, reflects the myth of Icarus that gave their island its name. The beautifully crafted wine, made with the indigenous Fokiano grape, is a wonderful representation of Ikaria amongst multiple layers.

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05/11/2024

This natural rock formation is known on the island as the “Rock of Icarus,” named in honor of the mythological figure of Icarus, who is said to have died on that very rock in the sea.

To escape their imprisonment by King Minos on the island of Crete, Daedalus, Icarus’ father and a talented craftsman, fashioned wings out of feathers and beeswax for himself and his son. He warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sea, lest the water dampen his feathers, or too close to the sun, lest the heat melt the beeswax.

Yet young Icarus, jubilant in his newly found flight and freedom, did not heed his father’s warnings, and flew too close to the sun. The wax on his feathers melted, and he fell to his death in the sea below. Daedalus, overcome with grief, named the nearest land after his son, dubbing the island “Ikaria”.

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