Full Day Sacred Paths Wine Tour

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Duration
5 hours - 6 hours
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Why take this tour?

Be transported to a magical world of wine, monasteries, chapels and scenic villages. Take the Sacred Paths to wonder! The tour’s first stop is the historic winery of the Monastery of Tzagarolon, this beautiful monastery is set in the picturesque Akrotiri peninsula of Chania. The temple features admirable Byzantine architecture, a folklore museum and an ancient library of rarities. Sample select wines from the monastery’s production while admiring and learning about the wine equipment of the past on display, your tasting will be paired with a small ‘kerasma’ meze offering of rusk, tomatoes, olive oil and salt. Enjoy a picturesque drive to the family-owned Manousakis Winery to learn about their wines. Taste 5 wines paired with fava, Cretan salad, rusk, olive oil, bread and sea salt.

What’s included?

  • Traditional Cretan Snacks

  • 8 wines to be tasted

  • Visit the monastery of Agia Triada

  • Visit a local Cretan winery

  • Visit a beautiful hidden village

  • Explore Byzantine art at a beautiful small chapel

  • Complimentary refreshments in the car

  • Entry/Admission - Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)

  • Entry/Admission - Manousakis Winery

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5-6 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Crete Wine Escapes

About operator:

Explore the history and culture of Crete through unique WINE TOURS. We combine art, fashion, music, culture, history and wine for unforgettable themed experiences that are one of a kind in Greece. Looking for something bespoke? Then relax and enjoy a private wine pairing/tasting on a secluded beach, yacht cruise or at your villa. For serious wine lovers, our WSET diploma level sommeliers can also give you in-depth knowledge about wine in Crete. Explore Crete through wine, one sip at a time.

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