Wine Tasting & Food Experience Inside a Cretan Gorge
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Dinner 9 traditional Cretan dishes cooked on the spot with locally sourced, 100% organic ingredients.
- Alcoholic beverages 10 wine labels from all over Greece that stand out from the rest of the competition along with 2 Cretan spirits.
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Explanation of ancient Cretan cooking methods and winemaking heritage.
Meeting Location
Rethymno 741 50
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner. 9 traditional Cretan dishes cooked on the spot with locally sourced, 100% organic ingredients.
- Alcoholic beverages. 10 wine labels from all over Greece that stand out from the rest of the competition along with 2 Cretan spirits.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Explanation of ancient Cretan cooking methods and winemaking heritage.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Wine Tasting & Food Experience Inside a Cretan Gorge is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wine Tasting & Food Experience Inside a Cretan Gorge will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Dinner9 traditional Cretan dishes cooked on the spot with locally sourced, 100% organic ingredients.
- Alcoholic beverages10 wine labels from all over Greece that stand out from the rest of the competition along with 2 Cretan spirits.
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Explanation of ancient Cretan cooking methods and winemaking heritage.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
