Ktima Gerovassiliou: A Macedonian Wine Dream
Discover award-winning wines and a world-class wine museum at Ktima Gerovassiliou, a celebrated estate in the heart of Epanomi's wine region.
Ktima Gerovassiliou is a premier winery and wine museum located in Epanomi, Greece, about 25 km southeast of Thessaloniki. Founded in 1981 by Evangelos Gerovassiliou, the estate revived the family vineyard and is known for its dedication to preserving Greek grape varieties, particularly Malagousia. Visitors can explore the vineyards, modern winery, and a renowned wine museum boasting an impressive collection of corkscrews and wine-related artifacts.
A brief summary to Ktima Gerovassiliou
- ktima Gerovassiliou, Epanomi, 575 00, GR
- +302392044567
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-4 pm
- Wednesday 1 pm-7 pm
- Thursday 10 am-4 pm
- Friday 10 am-4 pm
- Saturday 11 am-5 pm
- Sunday 11 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Book your tour and wine tasting in advance, especially if you're visiting during peak season, to ensure availability.
- Explore the Wine Museum to discover a fascinating collection of corkscrews and learn about the history of winemaking.
- Take a guided tour of the vineyards and winery to gain insights into the winemaking process and the estate's unique terroir.
- Sample the local wines, especially those made with the rescued Malagousia grape, paired with local cheeses and delicacies.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Thessaloniki, take bus lines 2K or 3K to the IKEA station. From IKEA, transfer to bus line 69 or 69B towards Epanomi. Get off at the bus stop '28 Octovriou' in Epanomi. From there, the winery is approximately 2 km away. A single bus ticket costs around €1. Note that bus 69 only makes stops when requested.
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Taxi
From Thessaloniki city center, a taxi to Ktima Gerovassiliou will cost approximately €40-€50 and take around 32 minutes. From Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), a taxi to Ktima Gerovassiliou will cost approximately €35 and take around 21 minutes. Taxi services like Taxi Mercedes Club and Taxi Makedonia are available. Alternatively, you can book a transfer with companies like Liontransfer, with prices starting from €30.
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Driving
From Thessaloniki, follow signs to the Airport 'Makedonia' and Chalkidiki. Then, follow the signs to Epanomi. At the airport junction, turn left towards Epanomi. Continue straight, passing through Plagiari, following signs to Epanomi and 'Akti Retzika'. The drive from Thessaloniki to Ktima Gerovassiliou is approximately 29 km and takes around 32 minutes. There is free parking available at the winery. Tolls are not applicable on this route.
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