Discover Crete Wine Tasting
Overview
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 today
Cretan wine-tasting session with a qualified sommelier & appetizers (at the visitors’ building):
- Professional tasting of 5 different Cretan wines accompanied with a generous selection of local Cretan delicacies
Free time for photos and questions
What's Included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Wine Tasting kit
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Neapolis Gerania
Neapoli 724 00, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Crete has produced wine since antiquity. Recognize why Cretan wines compete with the best. Our qualified sommelier will guide you through the signature Cretan vine varieties, and you will recognize why Cretan wines compete with the best. You will taste 5 superb wines. You will also enjoy renowned Cretan foods including cold cuts, cheese, traditional double-baked rusks,olives and olive spreads and seasonal fruit.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Crete Wine Tasting?
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Activity code: C-387998P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Bottled water.
- Wine Tasting kit.
- Private transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Crete Wine Tasting is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Crete Wine Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Wine Tasting kit
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
