The Vourvoukeli Estate was founded out of Vourvoukeli family love for the historical region of Avdira and wine. With a vision for the revival of ancient native grape varieties, Nikos and Flora Vourvoukelis were the first and only ones in the region to start cultivation in 1999, planting the first vineyard on the fertile hills after many years. The unique microclimate of Avdira is ideal for viticulture, as the summer months’ experience minimal necessary rainfall and low nighttime temperatures, creating a dry and cool environment, perfect for the proper ripening of grapes.
In just a few years, the Vourvoukelis Estate has established itself in the wine world and now exports to 10 countries, bringing to the forefront varieties that were leaning towards extinction, such as Pamidi, Limnio, Damiaty, and Mavroudi. Nikos Vourvoukelis’s vision for the reintegration of Avdira’s vineyards into Greece’s wine map has become a reality.
At Vourvoukelis Estate, visitors have the opportunity to experience the “Wine Ritual”. During their visit, they can expect to receive detailed information about every step of wine production process, take a guided tour of the vineyard, visit the cellar with oak barrels where wines mature under controlled temperature and humidity conditions, as well as the bottle aging area where the evolution of wines takes place. Additionally, the estate offers a guest reception area, an event hall for exhibitions and lectures centered around the world of wine and viticulture, and a tasting room where visitors can delve into the art and philosophy of wine through tasting experiences.
| Monday to Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Guided visits start at the beginning of the opening hours, once per hour, and end at 2:00 p.m. (last guided visit).
The Estate is accessible to people with disabilities.
Free admission
Free admission is offered to: people with disabilities, children up to 18 years old, and students of departments related to the wine sector.
Photography and videos
Photography without flash is allowed. Video recording is not allowed.
| Entry including a guided visit to the facilities of the winery without wine tasting | Free |
| Entry including wine tasting & complete guided visit to the winery | Contact Us |
Please contact us for more information on our various wine tasting packages.
The Estate is closed on the following days:
January 1, January 6, March 25, the first Monday of Lent, from Good Friday to Easter Monday, May 1, the day of the Holy Spirit, August 15, October 28, Christmas day, and December 26.
Admission is free of charge for all visitors on the following days:
February 1: The feast day of Saint Tryphon, protector of vineyards
June 5: World Environment Day
The second Sunday in November: European Wine Tourism Day
«Open House»: Wineries all over Greece, one weekend every spring, open their doors to the public.
Guided Visits and Educational Programs:
By arrangement
Educational programs can be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
To arrange school visits, please contact us between 12:00p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Download the files below, for information on educational guided visits and the participation form.