Cretan Garden Picnic
Enjoy a delicious al fresco picnic in the Vassilakis Family Garden, located close by our olive mill
(a 7-minute walk or 1klm by car or taxi).
Taste 3 local Cretan wines, accompanied with a generous
selection of Cretan cheeses,fresh vegetables & fruit.
- 100 min
- From 2 to 10 persons
- Tuesday & Thursday 13:00
- Price: €65.00 pp
* Private picnics can be arranged (min 2 persons).
** Hotel transfers can be arranged for a reasonable fee.
*** Please wear comfortable walking shoes, as the ground may be uneven. We also recommend trousers or long-sleeves for protection against insect bites.
**** 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.
Arrive 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 a description of how olive oil used to be made
- Viewing of the working olive mill and a description of how olive oil is made today
Picnic amongst
- our family grapevines and lemon, orange, avocado & persimmon trees (Greek Lotus, cultivated since antiquity). Includes tasting of 3 local Cretan wines, accompanied with a generous selection of Cretan cheeses, fresh vegetables and fruit.
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.
