This tour was fantastic. Our driver/guide was wonderful, polite, and professional. We were very concerned about booking a tour outside of our NCL cruise but were assured by Viator beforehand and again upon pick-up that we would have more than enough time to engage in the tour and get back to the ship.
This tour was jam-packed with goodness and fun. First, we went to the Olympics site and archaeological area, and museum. Lots of walking, bring comfy shoes and carry water. Walking under the Olympic arches was truly spectacular. After a couple of hours touring on our own, our driver met us at the entrance for our next adventure - the Honey Farm which was about a 10-15 minute drive and nestled in the countryside. Quaint and charming. We loved the Honey Farm. My family of 6 (4 young adults 24-29, and 56 & 57 yrs old) bought so much honey and beeswax to bring home for ourselves, friends, and family. The hosts were so authentic and kind. We felt a true Greek immersion. They told us about harvesting honey and the process which consisted of honey tasting which was delicious.
On to our next adventure was a stop at a farm/winery. The winery was fantastic. We saw the grape vines and got a quick run-through of the wine making process. This wonderful family was relatively new in opening their farm to visitors but were the most generous hosts imaginable. I'd stay they will be extremely successful in this new venture and we were super excited to hear we were some of their first guests. They had a lovely table set for us under a covered patio where our host and hostess brought out snack after snack paired with multiple glasses of various wines. We purchased several bottles which they packaged for travel. So friendly and hospitable we felt like we've known them forever.
But wait.... our adventures were still not over --- we then went to a beautiful hotel who allows us full use of changing facilities, pool, and beach complete with tiki umbrellas and lounge chairs. We had just enough time for a quick swim in the sea before heading back to our ship completely exhausted but utterly filled with memories of a full day to last a lifetime.
One of the best parts of this experience and that's what this was... an "experience" was having a private driver in a comfortable van with AC. Our driver literally brought us to the front entrance for each tour, he seemed to know the folks at the honey farm and the winery which was totally cool and even more welcoming.
This was entirely a private tour and the most amazing experience. If you contemplating doing this tour, just communicate with Viator the hours that your ship arrives and departs and they will customize the hours to suit your needs. This tour was originally a bit longer than our ship would have been in port, but I had emailed with Viator beforehand and communicated my concerns, and they adjusted the tour so that we could still see everything but just didn't spend as much time at each place.
TRULY one of our most favorite tours.