Highlight of the trip. Julia was fantastic - the perfect host and tour guide. The wines were delicious backed up by the views and weather! Thanks you so much Julia - we will be recommending you to everyone we know! Will & Harriet X

It's taken me SO long to write this review but I knew I had to get round to it at some point. Me and my boyfriend booked this tour during our holiday in Kefalonia last June and it one of the highlights of our holiday. There was initially an issue with the date of our booking which almost meant it couldn't go ahead, but Julia pulled out all the stops to ensure it went ahead for us. She is an expert in everything Kefalonia and wine. It was our first time wine tasting and it was everything we imagined (and hoped) for. A 100% must do - and the price is a steal compared to wine tours elsewhere!!

It was an amazing tour and we had great time. Julia picked us from the Argostoli, took us to Omala where we saw lovely vineyards and beautiful olive trees. Julia also showed us how to make wine in traditional ways and treat us with amazing traditional Greek snacks. We then went to the winery. Had 8 different wines with stunning views of the valley. It is more than just a wine tasting tour and definitely recommend to anyone visiting Kefalonia!

Julia took us on a fabulous tour of one of her families olive groves & vineyards, showed us the way generations before her have produced olive oil & wine from their land & treated us to samples of both. We then went to the winery where her grapes go to form part of 80% of Kefalonias wine production. Her knowledge of all the wines helped us to purchase a wonderful variety to enjoy whilst on the island & maybe a couple will make it back to the UK. We were her first tour of the 2024 season but everything ran like clockwork & we had the most enjoyable day in her company, really couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough!

This was the highlight of our holiday, a knowledgeable, friendly guide whose family live and work growing grapes on the island, some delicious food and wine, and excellent conversation. Highly recommended!

We were picked up from our Villa by Julia, who's family have been growing grapes and olives for generations. She took us to one of the olive groves before going on to her parents home where she showed us the old family winery that had been rebuilt and repositioned brick by brick from its old location after the 1953 earthquake. We were then treated to "bread and olive oil" - Actually tomatoes, feta, olive oil, and oregano (all local) along with some freshly baked bread from the local baker, and some olives. This was served along with a glass of white wine and a small glass of Grappa to finish (which was a lot smoother that I had been expecting, but quite strong, nonetheless). From here we went on to the main winery (one of 8 on the island and the largest). At Orealios Gaea we were served with 8 different wines, 3 Robola wines, 1 other white, 2 rose, one red and one desert wine. Julia is passionate about her produce and it shows. She was a wonderful hostess and we could not recommend her tour more.

Absolutely brilliant! Julia was fantastic, really friendly and knowledgeable. Julia picked us up from our hotel on time and was really welcoming. We had an amazing time seeing her family's vineyards and olive groves, learnt so much about the farm, the island and it's amazing wine along the way. We stopped off for some delicious food half way through and Julia showed us her grandfather's traditional wine making processes. We then went to the local winery to taste some of the local wine. Stunning scenery and delicious wine, you've got to see this part of the island and sample it's wine. Worth every penny! We can't thank Julia enough for the experience and would highly recommend this authentic, fun and tasty afternoon to anyone visiting Kefalonia!

Relaxed day throughout with nicely spaced stops at vineyard, old winery and wine cooperative Lots of interesting information given throughout the tour about the history and current wine making and olive farming. Great wines to taste at the cooperative. Lovely guide who spoke excellent English and told us lots about her family’s vineyards as well as the olive groves they farmed.

We enjoyed a lovely day with Julia and one other couple. Working on her family farm growing wine and olives, she was clearly very knowledgeable about the processes involved in wine and olive oil production. We visited her family olive grove and vineyard and had a delicious traditional Greek snack and wine and then you go to another larger winery where we tried more excellent wines. There is no pressure to buy anything although we did as it was so good. I would happily recommend anyone to go on the tour. Thanks

Absolute must if you visit Kefalnia - Julia was amazing! Picked us up punctually from our hotel and drove us to her vineyard/farm. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. She explained the process of growing both grapes and olives. Showing us her family's land which dated back centuries - it really came through with how passionate she was. She then took us to her family home where we saw the old way of making wine which was a novelty to see as it was recused by her grandfather from the earthquake. We met her gorgeous cats and had traditional tomoto and feta with bread. Not forgetting a refreshing glass of wine and shot of homemade sprit. Lastly we went to the winery and tasted a range of wines. This was our first wine tasting and Julia explained how best to taste the wines and explained the different flavours in detail. Overall, it was a brilliant experience and we would highly recommend it.

We had an incredible time with Julia, she was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I love that Julia keeps the size of the group small too. The wine tasting was wonderful but my favourite part was seeing Julia’s family home and having a traditional Greek “snack.” The olive oil we had was to die for. It was an amazing experience, would highly recommend!!

From start to finish this was an excellent experience. The start time had to be rearranged due to a poor weather forecast but Julia was organised and efficient. We asked to be picked up at our villa and that was no problem, and from there the trip just got better and better. Being a local, Julia's knowledge of the island was excellent and she was able to point out places of interest and was happy to answer any questions our small group had. What really made this tour memorable was the personal touch - visiting the vineyard and olive trees farmed by Julia's family for generations, using traditional methods; seeing the ruins of the village destroyed by the 1953 earthquake; the excellent food and wine provided at Julia's parents' house and seeing where they make their own wine and distil their own grappa. The visit to the winery for the wine tasting was almost secondary (although it too was excellent), for us the real highlight of the tour was seeing a glimpse of the real Kefalonia, and how good food and good wine can bring about interesting conversations and turn strangers into companions, even temporarily. Very highly recommended.

Julia was the warmest host and showed us her family’s vineyards where we got to try some amazing produce and some really good wines! Highly recommend this tour and have already ordered some wine to be delivered back home!

A wine tour unlike any wine tour I have ever been on. It starts with a behind the scenes visit to a vineyard and olive tree farm. We were luckily enough to be here during harvesting. Followed by a snack of local bread, feta, olives, tomatoes and olive oil in the family home looking at old oak barrels and olive oil vats. Then on to a superb wine tasting. This is a wine tasting trip not to be missed for the authentic personal touch.

Great tour, informative and excellent value for money. I booked 2 places for me and husband but unfortunately I hurt food quite badly and was unable to attend. Easily cancelled my place and got refund. Julia was brilliant and really understanding. Husband went anyway - no point both being bored and he was so glad he did. He came back full of admiration for Julia and her family and how hard they work and also full of wine, tomatoes, feta and olive oil!! Julia picked him up and dropped him back to hotel - he was defo bit squiffy! I look forward to being able to do next time.

We had the best day with Julia on the wine tour. It was such an authentic experience and Julia was so knowledgable and passionate! We would highly recommend this experience

Amazing authentic island experience with local olive and vineyard farmer and lunch in Julia’s mum and dads house with the best view from a toilet window in Greece🤗 Julia was a ripper. Taverna on water she dropped us was great local cuisine and also a winner.

A lovely afternoon spent in the company of Julia, our host, visiting the vineyard and olive groves, enjoying a typically Greek light lunch/wine at the family home and then on to the Winery and sampling 8 delicious wines. A very well organised trip from start to finish with the perfect host. I would definitely recommend this trip for a great insight into the local environment and culture. Thank you Julia

We had an amazing tour with Julia. We were picked up from Sami and driven to Julia's family vineyards and olive groves. She explained how their family harvest the grapes and olives, and then we went to her parent's home for lunch, which was unbelievably tasty. Then Julia drove us to a vineyard where we tasted a selection of 8 Kefalonian wines, talked and enjoyed the sun. A brilliant day and Julia is such a wonderful host and guide. A must do for wine lovers visiting Kefalonia!

Best wine tour we ever had! Julia was a very nice guide. The tour is personal and Julia is very passionate about her profession, which makes the tour all the more interessing. Would highly recommend this to everyone!