Wine Tasting & Food Experience Inside a Cretan Gorge

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US$225.52 per guest

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Earliest available date: September 13, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Oropedio Lasithiou

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 12 guests

Language

English

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Greek wines and Cretan flavors inside Zourida Gorge. Enjoy fine wine and an 8-course feast with organic ingredients. Savor local gastronomic tradition in a breathtaking setting.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

Sample Menu

STARTER

Variety of Aged Cheeses

STARTER

Cretan “Apaki”

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

STARTER

Cretan “Dolmades”

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

MAIN

Potato Wedges Fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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

MAIN

"Tsigariasto" Cretan lamb

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

DESSERT

Handmade “Sfakiani” Flatbread Pita

Stuffed with soft white xynomyzithra cheese drizzled with thyme honey

STARTER

Dakos

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

MAIN

Cretan Pasta "Skioufichta"

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

STARTER

"Kolokithakia" Fried Zuchinni

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

What You Get

Carbonated beverages

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Explanation of ancient Cretan cooking methods and winemaking heritage.

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Minimum age of drinking in Greece is 18 years old
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

The Secret Gorge - Restaurant & Wine Tasting Experience, Chania, Greece, GR, 741 50

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3rd Klm. National Road, Rethymno 741 50 Call us if you can’t find the location.

End Point

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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Reviews

5.0

based on 41 reviews

(Viator)

Incredible night

August 08, 2026

What an incredible night! From the views to the food/wine pairing and the service this was hands down our favorite moment in Crete! We are so glad we booked this and met amazing people that turned ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Amazing food and atmosphere!

June 21, 2026

This place was amazing. They have one seating a night that is just before sunset and the view was stunning. The food and wine were plentiful and delicious. Everything was just amazing. They even ac...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Add to the top of your list!

June 18, 2026

Absolutely amazing!! The booking said to come hungry and I’m glad we did. The food is amazing - traditional Cretan food prepared in traditional ways paired with a wine for each course. I can’t pick...read more

(TripAdvisor)

MUST DO in Crete- best dining experience ever

June 09, 2026

If you're in Crete, this is a MUST DO. This was our favorite experience of the entire trip, and one of my favorite dining experiences in my life. We loved every moment making connections, met the b...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Just brilliant.

May 22, 2026

One table of 14, dinner timing aligned with sunset, tasting menu of traditional Cretan food, paired with lashing of Raki, Wine (sparking, white, rose, red and desert) and great detail provided by t...read more