The secrets of the Cretan monastery wines

Summary Description

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

    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. 

    Included / Excluded
    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
    What's Not Included
    • Gratuities
    • Additional food and drinks
    • Personal expenses
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: GS Tours Chania, Episkopou Chrisanthou, Chania, Greece

    Commentary

    Guide : English

    Important Information
    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
    Know 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

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 days

    Cancellation Notes: 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

    Options

    The secrets of the Cretan monastery wines

    RETAIL PRICE
    Adult (13-64 years) €810.00
    Points of interest
    • Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) Tzagaroli Monastery, Ακροτήρι, Χανιά 731 33, Greece
    • Terms and Conditions

      Children must always be accompanied by an adult, Not wheelchair accessible, Wine tasting is not allowed for children under 18 years old. Water or fresh orange juice will be offered instead., The company reserves the right to make minor changes in the program when this is considered necessary, for example in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice., Reservations must be made 12 hours before the tour. A cancellation must be done 24 hours before the tour for a refund. In case of later cancellations, no refund will be made from the company., If a tour is cancelled due to low participation or bad weather conditions, the company will refund 100% of made payments, In case of allergies, tolerances or food preferences please inform the company in advance.

      Additional Information

      The company reserves the right to make minor changes in the program when this is considered necessary, for example in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice., Reservations must be made 12 hours before the tour. A cancellation must be done 24 hours before the tour for a refund. In case of later cancellations, no refund will be made from the company., If a tour is cancelled due to low participation or bad weather conditions, the company will refund 100% of made payments, In case of allergies, tolerances or food preferences please inform the company in advance.