Odyssey of Wine Tours

02/09/2026

You don’t realize how many shades of blue there are until you visit a Greek island like Ikaria 🌊

Once you arrive, you discover how much peace it brings to simply stare into the blue hues of the sea. The colors ever-change with the particular breeze, time of day, and the depth of the water.

If you’re feeling called by these colors to Ikaria, we are here to help you start your journey! ⛵️

Click the link in bio for info on our upcoming 2027 retreats.

We are so excited to show you the colors of Ikaria 🩵🎨

27/08/2026

Harvest 2026 is underway! Last week, our friends at αfíαnєs wínєs harvested Fokiano for their ancestral- style pithari wine.

There is a special energy around the harvest season.
Grapevines ripen only once a year, so harvest is the pinnacle moment of an entire year’s worth of sun and rain.

The grapes begin their journey of transformation, and for us, this has always been a poignant symbol of our own inner lives.

Harvest serves as a grounding reminder that we are a part of nature, and that we too, embody transformation and the possibility to evolve into a more transcendent version of ourselves. 🍷✨

Follow along the slides to see how pithari red is made!



Once the grapes are harvested, they are de-stemmed and crushed by foot inside the granite press.

Sampling the freshly-pressed grape juice… heavenly!

The grapes are left for a few days in the press to begin their fermentation with native yeast. The skins and seeds are “punched-down” manually to make sure they have contact with the juice below. Skin contact increases color, aroma, and tannins to a wine.

Once the wine is fermented to about 70% completion, the juice is transferred into the amphorae (pithari), where it will finish fermenting and stay to age for up to 9 months.

Nikos is transporting the pressed grape skins to macerate with the juice inside the amphorae. The pithari red has a maceration period of about 60 days.

Beautiful pithari red 😍

Konstantinos transporting grape skins into the amphorae.

The remaining grape skins inside the granite stone press are passed through a basket press to squeeze the remaining juice out.

The juice continues to the amphorae and onto its journey of transformation ✨

22/08/2026

Postcards from an Ikarian summer.

Ikaria captures so much of what is natural and essential to human life.

The island slows us down long enough to remember how humans have lived for generations. It allows us to re-enter these rituals of belonging.

Wine. Music. Dance. Togetherness.

These are simple yet powerful acts that bring us closer to each other and more present to life as it is happening. To many more Ikarian summers, and many more moments of feeling beautifully human ✨

19/08/2026

07/08/2026

August is here, which means harvest month in Ikaria 🍇

Tending to vineyards is a year-long process, and one that needs careful inspection, pruning, and protection of the biodynamic practices that we adhere by.

Harvest is a singular moment that comprises an entire year’s worth of culminated care. It is the hope of a winemaker realized; it is the continued covenant that man creates alongside nature.

Some of the oldest vines at αfíαnєs wínєs are pre-phylloxeric and date back over a hundred years. Every year that we are able to harvest from those vines is a sacred connection to the past, while creating something new for the future.

We are grateful to arrive at another harvest season and we wish all vineyard owners & winemakers a fruitful and abundant harvest! 🍇💪

If you’d like the experience of joining us in a traditional Greek harvest, dm for more details or click the link in our bio ☺️

04/08/2026

Erofili you have our hearts 💌

Today we’re highlighting one of our local partners on the island. Erofili hotel is located in the picturesque fishing village of Armenistis, just steps away from some of the island’s most beautiful beaches and conveniently located close to some of its most delicious tavernas.

In Greek, Erofili is a traditional and poetic female name that means “friend of Eros” or “lover of love”

Fall in love with Ikaria on our upcoming tours ❤️ More info at the link in our bio

01/08/2026

Ikaria’s wild beauty continually reminds us of both the power and peace of nature.

The island forces you to slow down, to follow her rhythms, and to realize that sometimes doing nothing is time well spent.

Ikaria is the antidote to a world that views productivity as self worth. Here, you are worthy just as you are, without having anything to prove.

With summer in full bloom, we are enjoying long days of light, the buzzing of cicadas, and sharing bottles of wine with friends. We hope you take some inspiration from the island, and pause to remember the beauty of the precise moment you are in✨

29/07/2026

Sometimes the best souvenir from a vacation is the feeling you bring home.

At Odyssey, we believe travel doesn’t have to be a race from one attraction to the next. Here in Ikaria, we slow down, spend time with local producers, enjoy long lunches, swim in the Aegean, and leave room for the moments that can’t be scheduled.

We believe that the most meaningful memories are often the least expected, and that leaving time for life to unfold naturally also leaves room for serendipity ✨

If you’re dreaming of a slower, more intentional way to travel, our 2027 Ikaria retreats are now open.

We’d love to welcome you to the island 🍷🌿 Click the link in our bio for more info

24/07/2026

Some places are remembered by their landmarks.

Ikaria is remembered by its colors.

The serene green of the vineyards.
The impossible blue of the Aegean.
The golden stone shaped by generations.

Each color tells a different story and invites you to experience the island in its own way.
So tell us... Which shade of Ikaria speaks to you most? 🇬🇷🎨✨

Explore the colors of the island and experience them for yourself on one of our upcoming tours. Learn more through the link in our bio.

Photos by Anna Katsas

21/07/2026