Crete has produced wine since antiquity.
Our qualified sommelier will guide you through the signature Cretan vine varieties, and you will recognise why Cretan wines compete with the best.
You will also enjoy renowned Cretan foods including cold cuts, cheese, traditional double-baked rusks, olives and olive spreads, and seasonal fruit.
Description:
Arrival at Vassilakis Estate & greet your guide
Tour of the olive press with Vassilakis family member:
• Viewing of the original 1865 museum-piece hand-operated press and description of how olive oil used to be made
• Viewing of the working olive mill and description of how olive oil is made
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Cretan wine-tasting session with qualified sommelier & starters (at visitors’ building):
Professional tasting of 3 or 5 different Cretan wines accompanied with a generous selection of local Cretan delicacies
Browse in our on-site shop:
• Taste local food products
• Opportunity to buy products in our on-site shop for take-away or home delivery:
Our multi-award-winning organic & extra virgin olive oils
Cretan wines & spirits
Olives & olive spreads
Honey & marmalade
Cosmetics made with our organic olive oil
Free time for photos and questions.
