Thessaloniki Wine Tasting Vineyard Museum Tour: Top 50 winery worldwide

Five Greek wines paired with delicacies, tasted in a museum overlooking Mount Olympus and the Thermaic Gulf.

A three-hour wine tasting activity at Ktima Gerovassiliou, one of Greece's most awarded wineries near Thessaloniki, where you walk the vineyard and museum with a guide, then sample five premium wines (Malagousia, Assyrtiko, Xinomavro, Limnio and a blend) paired with Greek delicacies. The experience is timed to cruise ship schedules and runs in small groups with an English-speaking guide. Bottled water and air-conditioned transport are included. The activity suits all fitness levels and welcomes infants and service animals.

The experience

Ktima Gerovassiliou sits on a slope outside Thessaloniki surrounded by vineyards that open toward the Thermaic Gulf and Mount Olympus on clear days. The winery ranks in the top three in Greece and the top fifty globally, with six international awards to its name. A guide leads a 40-minute walk through the vineyard and the winery's museum, explaining the stories of indigenous Greek grape varieties and how they're grown and made here. The pace is unhurried and the group stays small, so you get personal attention throughout.

The tasting comes at the end: five wines, 40ml each, chosen to show the range of what the winery produces. You'll taste Malagousia, Assyrtiko, Xinomavro, Limnio and a carefully selected blend, each one paired with elegant Greek delicacies that bring out the aromas and flavors. Bottled water is provided, and the whole experience unfolds in an air-conditioned setting. If you're arriving by cruise ship, the activity can be timed to your schedule, and the operator welcomes special requests for birthdays, anniversaries or private gatherings if you contact them in advance.

What’s included

• Guided 40-minute walk through the vineyard and wine museum.
• tasting of five premium Greek wines with 40ml pours.
• Greek delicacies paired with each wine.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• English-speaking guide throughout.

Options for this experience

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Cruise shipsGuide in English · 11:00 and 12:00Wine tasting lasting 3 hours, with 5 glasses of local wine, at a vineyard with a stunning view, by car

Wine tasting experience starting from ThessalonikiGuide in English · 11:00Wine tasting lasting 3 hours, with 5 glasses of local wine, by car

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 11:00 and 12:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 10 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?The small-group format and unhurried pace suit travelers who want to linger over the wines and ask questions without feeling rushed. If you have a few hours between arriving in Thessaloniki or leaving a cruise ship, the flexible timing lets you fit the experience into your schedule without scrambling to arrange your own transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How long does the whole experience take?

The activity runs three hours from start to finish, including the vineyard and museum walk and the wine tasting with food pairings.

What exactly do you taste during the wine tasting?

You sample five wines: Malagousia, Assyrtiko, Xinomavro, Limnio and a blend, each poured at 40ml and paired with Greek delicacies chosen to complement the flavors.

Is this activity suitable if I'm visiting on a cruise ship?

Yes, the experience is cruise-friendly with flexible start times aligned to ship schedules, so you can book a departure that works with your port call.

What's included in the price?

The tasting, the guided walk through the vineyard and museum, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport are all included. You're not required to purchase anything extra during the activity.

Can I arrange this for a special occasion?

The winery can tailor the experience for birthdays, anniversaries, surprise celebrations or private gatherings. Contact them in advance with your request and they'll work out the details.