The secrets of the Cretan monastery wines

Highlights

Discover Chania's Monastic Wines.
Explore Crete's Venetian Monasteries.
Unveil Crete's Viticultural Secrets.
Explore Chania's Rich Religious Heritage.
Taste local wines in a historic monastery cellar.

Summary

Discover Crete's spiritual heritage with a monastery wine tour in Chania, blending religious history with exquisite local wines.

Tour info

Duration

6 hours

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

GS Tours Chania, Episkopou Chrisanthou, Chania, Greece

Dropoff location

GS Tours Chania, Episkopou Chrisanthou, Chania, Greece

Why take this tour?

Discover Crete’s spiritual and viticultural legacy with "The Secrets of the Cretan Monastery Wines" tour in Chania. Begin with a visit to an exhibition showcasing the Venetian monasteries' historical significance. Then, step into a traditional old cellar, blending history with Crete’s spiritual essence. Explore a serene Venetian monastery, surrounded by a flower-filled yard, and learn about its rich history and craftsmanship. Walk through the monastery’s lush vineyard, uncovering local viticulture secrets. Conclude with a wine tasting in a historic cellar, once a monk’s sanctuary. Enjoy hotel pick-up/drop-off, a luxury minivan, and an English-speaking guide. All entrance fees are included.

What’s included?

Hotel pick up and drop off
English speaking, local driver/ escort
Wine and food tasting
Transport by luxury air-conditioned minivan
All taxes, entrance fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Additional food and drinks
Personal expenses

Things to know

Before you book

This tour starts from Chania
We pick you up from your hotel's lobby
Pick up from other regions of Crete will have extra costs

Before you go

Children must always be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Alcohol tasting is not allowed for children under 18 years old

Cancellation Policy

Up to 7 days before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 7 days before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

Pick up - drop off is only for Chania region, Not Rethimnon, Heraklion and Lasithi. If someone stays in the other regions of Crete and wants to participate in this tour has to drive with his own car or bus to meet us in Chania city center and start the tour or we arrange the transportation to Chania at an extra cost.

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

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