Olive Oil Discovery Tasting
With our unique fast-trackmethod, you will quickly learn to distinguish a top-quality olive oil from the duds.
You will taste 3 olive oil samples: 2 different high-grade extra
virgins, plus a low-grade olive oil.
- 30-45 min
- Maximum 50 persons
- Monday to Saturday, 11:30
- Price: €20.00 pp
* Maximum 50 persons. Please contact us for groups of more than 25 persons.
** Hotel transfers can be arranged for a reasonable fee.
**** If you are a group of 10 or more persons, please contact us so that we may inform you of any special promotions and ensure your best possible experience.
Arrival at Vassilakis Estate where you will be greeted by your guide
You will proceed to the tasting area.
- You guide will inform you of the process and what to look for, and will allow you to discover for yourself the delicious and wonderful world of top-quality extra virgin olive oil.
- You will be provided with 3 disposable glasses containing different olive oils. Two of the glasses contain high-grade extra virgins, the third glass contains a poor, low-grade olive oil.
- You will be provided with bread and apple to clear the palate between tastings.
Tour of olive press:
- Viewing of the original 1865 hand-operated press and description of how olive oil used to be made
- Viewing of the modern olive mill and description of how olive oil is made today
Browse our on-site shop:
- Taste local food products.
- Buy products for take-away or home delivery:
- Our multi-award-winning organic & extra virgin olive oils
- Cretan wines & spirits
- Olives & olive spread
- Honey & marmalade
- Cosmetics made with our organic olive oil
Free time for photos and questions.
