Guided wine tours in Naoussa worth booking, by route and theme, with run times and what is poured.

Recommended wine tours

Wine Odyssey ★ 4.4

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.

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