Wine Discovery Tasting

Our sommelier will guide
you through 3 typical Cretan wines: red, white & rosé,
explaining their origin and characteristics.

Arrive at Vassilakis Estate & greet your guide.

You will proceed to the tasting area where our sommelier will introduce you to 3 local Cretan wines: red, white & rosé, accompanied with a selection of seasonal fruits.*

* For an additional fee of €11-15, we can expand the choice of food accompaniments to include: a selection of Cretan cheeses, cured meats and rusks. These are prepared for 2 persons and must be pre-ordered.

Tour of the olive press with Vassilakis family member:

  • Viewing of the original 1865 museum-piece hand-operated press and a description of how olive oil used to be made
  • Viewing of the working olive mill and a description of how olive oil is made today

Visit our on-site shop:

  • Opportunity to buy products in our on-site shop for take-away or home delivery:
    • Our multi-award-winning organic & extra virgin olive oils
    • Exceptional Cretan wines & spirits
    • Olives & olive spread
    • Honey & marmalade
    • Cosmetics made with our organic olive oil

Free time for photos and questions.

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