Food and Wine Pairing Experience at Avli Malia
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US$111.01 per guest
Adult x1
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Earliest available date: September 14, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Duration
2 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
English
Other
Vegetarian, Pet-friendly, Private Experience
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Experience Details
Delve into the rich culinary heritage of Greece with a meticulously crafted food and wine pairing experience. Enjoy five delectable courses, including a dessert, each thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines from Cretan and Greek vineyards. Under the expert guidance of a knowledgeable sommelier, savour the harmony of flavours as you explore contemporary Greek cuisine. This culinary journey not only tantalizes your taste buds but also educates you on the art of pairing food and wine, making it a truly immersive experience.
Sample Menu
STARTER
Welcome (Amuse bouche)
Our bread accompanied by marinated local olives. (Gluten free option available)
STARTER
White tarama (fish roe)
with Aegina pistacchio and olive oil.
STARTER
Octopus carpaccio
with crispy salad of fennel, red cabbage, carrot and a vinaigrette of apple cider vinegar, honey and olive oil.
MAIN
Salad
Seasonal par-boiled greens with Cretan Galomizithra cheese.
MAIN
Beef liver
Sautéed and caramelized with balsamic vinegar, rosemary and honey. (Gluten free option available)
MAIN
Croaker fillet
with organic vegetables from our garden.
MAIN
Beef with gigantes
DESSERT
Cretan cheesecake
on a carob biscuit base, layered with creamy Mizithra cheese, and topped with local thyme honey and walnuts.
What You Get
Guided by a certified Sommelier
Meals
Five (5) courses - 8 dishes - including one (1) dessert – harmoniously paired with 6 x 75ml glass of wine and 1 x 40 ml dessert wine
Alcoholic beverages
5 X 75ml glasses of wine paired with each dish
Private transportation
Please arrange for your transportation and don't drive after the event as your blood alcohol levels will be higher than legal limit.
Good To Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
Food and wine tasting will include: Tasting of five (5) courses - 8 dishes - including one (1) dessert – all of these dishes will be harmoniously paired with seven (7) 75ml glasses of wine (40ml dessert wine). This culinary journey will take place under the guidance of an experienced wine expert/sommelier who will offer all relevant information about the dishes and the chosen wines.
Meeting & Pickup
Avli in Malia, 28is Oktovriou, Iraklio, Greece, GR, 700 07
Open in Google MapsYou will find our restaurant at 2, Agiou Ioannou str., - Malia old town entrance. It is a few meters above St Nektarios church situated at the main Malia road (El Venizelou)
This experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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