Wine Tasting & Food Experience Inside a Cretan Gorge

Overview

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English

4 hours

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8 of the highest quality Greek wines that stand out from the competition. An 8-course Cretan feast made only with locally sourced 100% organic ingredients. Experience this journey while inside Zourida Gorge on a stone-built balcony. Tutored explanation of Greece’s local winemaking heritage.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age of drinking in Greece is 18 years old

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Come with us to one of the most unique wine tastings in Crete and escape to a secluded heaven in the little-known Zourida Gorge of Rethymno. Indulge in native wines, matching dishes, and the unrivalled beauty of this land that since Minoan times has been the earth of fertility and centre of good wines and tasty food. Away from the crowded places of quick Instagram snaps to Crete’s most untouched escapes where time slows down and history persists in the midst of natural marvel. Embark on an exclusive wine and culinary journey amidst the majestic views of Zourida Gorge. Enjoy a wine tasting featuring eight Greek wines of the highest quality paired with a eight-course Cretan feast. Learn about local winemaking and traditional cooking from seasoned experts in a small group setting of only 14 guests. Immerse yourself in Cretan culture while soaking in the breathtaking natural beauty of the gorge, creating unforgettable memories against this stunning backdrop.

Sample Menu

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Variety of Aged Cheeses

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Cretan “Apaki”

Cured pork smoked over an olive wood fire and slow roasted in olive oil with wine, thyme honey and wild herbs

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Cretan “Dolmades”

Tender vine leave rolls stuffed with rice and Cretan herbs, accompanied by Greek yogurt sauce

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Potato Wedges Fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Freshly cut and pan-fried on an open wood fire in extra virgin olive oil

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"Tsigariasto" Cretan lamb

Simmered for 4 hours in extra virgin olive oil and its own fat. Seared and salted at the end.

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Handmade “Sfakiani” Flatbread Pita

Stuffed with soft white xynomyzithra cheese drizzled with thyme honey

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Dakos

Cretan rusk with grated organic tomatoes and white soft whey cheese myzithra with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

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Cretan Pasta "Skioufichta"

Cretan hand-rolled pasta in vegetable broth with staka butter, Portobello mushrooms, aged graviera, topped with traditional siglino pork.

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"Kolokithakia" Fried Zuchinni

Thin zucchini slices, floured & double-fried in olive oil, topped with aged graviera cheese and rosemary.

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Explanation of ancient Cretan cooking methods and winemaking heritage.

10 wine labels from all over Greece that stand out from the rest of the competition along with 2 Cretan spirits.

9 traditional Cretan dishes cooked on the spot with locally sourced, 100% organic ingredients.

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