Guided wine tours in Naoussa worth booking, by route and theme, with run times and what is poured.
Recommended wine tours
8 hours (approximately 9am to 6pm)Group: Private, or shared groups up to 15 peopleGreek, English, French
Route: Round trip from Thessaloniki to Naoussa PDO, stopping at the Archaeological Museum of Vergina and the Polycentric Museum of Aegae before the wineries
An 8-hour round trip from Thessaloniki that pairs the Vergina royal tombs with a Naoussa PDO cellar visit, running a tasting at Dalamaras before a winery tour and pairing lunch at Ktima Kir-Yianni.
Estates visited: dalamaras, ktima-kir-yianni
Thessaloniki Day Trips ★ 4.1
8 hoursGroup: Maximum 12 guests, minimum age 18English
Route: Hotel pickup in Thessaloniki, drive to Naoussa town and Ktima Kir-Yianni, coffee stop at Nea Halkidona
A minivan day trip from Thessaloniki to Ktima Kir-Yianni in Yiannakohori, covering a vineyard, winery and cellar tour followed by a six-wine tasting with local cheese, breadsticks and homemade tomato jam.
Estates visited: ktima-kir-yianni
Wine Tours in Naoussa, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Naoussa for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Naoussa is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Naoussa estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Naoussa cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Naoussa tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Naoussa?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Naoussa rewards trust.