Wine Discovery Tasting at Vassilakis Estate

 Nestled in the breathtaking Mirambello Valley, Vassilakis Estate is a hidden gem just a short drive from Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, and Elounda. Easily accessible yet immersed in nature, our estate offers an authentic Cretan experience.

For over 150 years, our family has been crafting exceptional extra virgin olive oil with passion and expertise. One of the first to establish an olive press in the region, we’ve upheld sustainable and traditional practices since 1865.

Manolis & Niki Vassilakis continue the tradition, passing down their knowledge to the next generation—teaching their granddaughters the art of olive harvesting.

Winery Tour and Wine Tasting

• Greece-Wide Premium Tasting: Taste carefully selected premium wines from across Greece’s major wine regions — from Crete to Thrace — in a comprehensive comparative experience
• Greek Wine Geography: Understand how dramatically different Greece’s wine regions are and how climate, altitude, and soil create extraordinary diversity across the country
• Premium Selection: Each wine in the tasting is selected for its regional typicity and premium quality — a genuinely educational and delicious journey from south to north Greece

Each summer, we welcome thousands of visitors from around the world. Due to popular demand, we now offer seven immersive guided tours and exclusive tasting experiences—a journey through history, tradition, and flavor.

Come and experience the heart of Crete through its most cherished treasure: olive oil.