Wine and Greek Myths:Route of Vacchos

This route takes you to one of the most significant winemaking regions in Greece; the place where, according to the myth, Dionysus-Vacchos was born. Start your route from the ruins of the Sanctuary of Dionysus (400 BC) in Kali Vrisi, at the heart of the viticultural zone of Drama. Follow the route to “Ktima Pavlidis”, with a breathtaking building of austere surfaces shielded with limestone offering a guided tour to the vineyard and the amazing cellar. Explore award winning world-class wines of the “Oenops Wines” and “Wine Art Estate'' winery.

Family winery “Manolesakis” in the heart of Adriani* will welcome you before you pay a visit to the archeological site of Philippi and the prehistoric settlement of Dikili Tash were charred berries of pressed grapes have been found supporting the earliest evidence for winemaking in Europe. Meet the family in “Tsikrikonis winery” they will provide an amazing wine tour and welcome you to the most beautify guesthouse. Don't miss “Ktima Biblia Chora”, one of the most impressive wineries in the area. The Phoenicians, esteemed navigators, and merchants, came to Paggaion searching for precious metals and introduced a grape variety known as “Biblia” producing the “Bilinos Oenos". As you cyrcle the mountain visit wineries in Serres, where Dionysus was also worshiped. The temple of Dionysus in Visaltia contained a bright shining light that ensured God would provide a plentiful harvest. Find yourself back to a renovated tobacco warehouse “Hydrama hotel” in Drama with the most emblematic cellar with all local wines. Don't miss a quality experience of wine and food pairings and the famous Draminognosia festival-Drama + Oenos (wine) + Geusignosia (tasting) = Draminognosia!

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