{"id":2158,"date":"2026-04-02T17:18:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/?p=2158"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:18:45","slug":"experience-the-ultimate-wine-tour-crete-the-new-wine-discovery-tasting-at-vassilakis-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/el\/experience-the-ultimate-wine-tour-crete-the-new-wine-discovery-tasting-at-vassilakis-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0396\u03ae\u03c3\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03b5\u03bc\u03c0\u03b5\u03b9\u03c1\u03af\u03b1 \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 Ultimate Wine Tour Crete: the \u201cNew Wine Discovery\u201d Tasting \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf Vassilakis Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are planning the perfect <strong>wine tour Crete<\/strong> itinerary, your journey through the island\u2019s rich viticulture just got even more exciting. At <strong>Vassilakis Estate<\/strong>, we are proud to announce the launch of our new <strong>Wine Discovery Tasting<\/strong> for the 2026 season &#8211; a curated experience designed to complement our world- renowned olive oil heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0E9A5600-scaled-e1764693448630-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0E9A5600-scaled-e1764693448630-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0E9A5600-scaled-e1764693448630-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0E9A5600-scaled-e1764693448630-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0E9A5600-scaled-e1764693448630-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0E9A5600-scaled-e1764693448630-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Multi-Sensory Wine Tour, Crete Has Been Waiting For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many visitors come to the Mirabello Valley for our award-winning extra virgin olive oil, the Vassilakis family has always known that the story of Cretan terroir is incomplete without its ancient vineyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What sets a <strong>Vassilakis Estate wine tour<\/strong> apart from any other in Crete? It is our unique <strong>competitive advantage<\/strong>: the ability to experience a professional wine tasting and an award-winning olive oil tour in a single, historic location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Expect on Your Visit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every guest who books a tasting experience with us receives a <strong>complimentary tour of our facilities<\/strong>. This walk through history bridges the gap between old-world tradition and modern excellence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The 1865 Hand-Operated Press:<\/strong> See where our family\u2019s journey began over 150 years ago.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The State-of-the-Art Mill:<\/strong> Learn how we produce &#8220;liquid gold&#8221; using the latest cold-extraction technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Tasting Room:<\/strong> A dedicated space where the aromas of Vidiano, Kotsifali, and Mandilaria come to life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introducing: The Wine Discovery Tasting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our newest package was founded to offer a focused, educational introduction to the indigenous grapes of Crete. Whether you are a wine aficionado or a curious traveler, this discovery session provides the essential knowledge to navigate the complex and beautiful landscape of <strong>Cretan wine tours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Vassilakis Estate Olive Oil Tour - Neapoli, Lasithi\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PMOo9uQVUVQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Our Wine Tasting Tours in Crete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From casual picnics to professional masterclasses, we offer a variety of ways to explore the flavors of our island. Choose the experience that fits your journey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>[New] Wine Discovery Tasting:<\/strong> A professional, focused introduction to the essential indigenous varieties of Crete. <a href=\"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/tours\/wine-discovery-tasting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Discover Crete&#8221; Wine Tasting:<\/strong> A 100-minute deep dive featuring 5 signature Cretan wines (Red, White, Ros\u00e9, and Dessert) paired with local delicacies and a full estate tour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wine &amp; Olive Oil Tasting Combo:<\/strong> The ultimate Greek gastronomy experience. Taste 4 premium olive oils and 5 Cretan wines, accompanied by traditional appetizers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vineyard Picnic:<\/strong> Enjoy a selection of 3 local wines and Cretan cheeses al fresco, directly among the vines in our scenic vineyard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium Wine Tasting &#8220;From Crete to Thrace&#8221;:<\/strong> A grand tour of the Greek wine map, comparing Crete\u2019s finest bottles with renowned varieties from Northern Greece.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to book the highlight of your wine tour in Crete?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/tours\/\">BOOK YOUR TOUR<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0391\u03bd \u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03b6\u03b7\u03c4\u03ac\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03c0\u03b9\u03bf \u03b1\u03c5\u03b8\u03b5\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03bf\u03c5\u03c3\u03b9\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u03b5\u03bc\u03c0\u03b5\u03b9\u03c1\u03af\u03b1 \u03b3\u03b5\u03c5\u03c3\u03b9\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03af\u03b1\u03c2 \u03b5\u03bb\u03b1\u03b9\u03bf\u03bb\u03ac\u03b4\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03ad\u03c7\u03b5\u03b9 \u03bd\u03b1 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03c6\u03ad\u03c1\u03b5\u03b9 \u03b7 \u039a\u03c1\u03ae\u03c4\u03b7, \u03b5\u03bb\u03ac\u03c4\u03b5 \u03bc\u03b1\u03b6\u03af \u03bc\u03b1\u03c2 \u03c3\u03b5 \u03ad\u03bd\u03b1 \u03c4\u03b1\u03be\u03af\u03b4\u03b9 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c3\u03b1\u03c2 \u03c3\u03c5\u03bd\u03b4\u03ad\u03b5\u03b9 \u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03ba\u03b1\u03c1\u03b4\u03b9\u03ac \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 \u03ba\u03c1\u03b7\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae\u03c2 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03ac\u03b4\u03bf\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":724,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2158","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2158","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2158"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2158\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2160,"href":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2158\/revisions\/2160"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2158"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2158"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vassilakisestate.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}