Living Faith: A Day in the Life of Cretan Monks
cultural
Easy
Full Day
About This Tour
Experience authentic monastic life with this immersive full-day tour. Visit three working monasteries in the Heraklion region, participate in morning prayers (optional), learn about the monks' daily routines, and discover how they sustain themselves through farming, beekeeping, and wine production. Enjoy a simple vegetarian lunch prepared by the monks, explore organic monastery gardens, and participate in hands-on activities like candle making or herb drying. This profound experience offers insights into Orthodox spirituality and sustainable living.
What's Included
- Expert guide with theological background
- Visit to 3 working monasteries
- Participation in monastery activities
- Traditional vegetarian monastic lunch
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Monastery-made products to sample
- Small gift from the monastery
Not Included
- Dinner
- Personal purchases of monastery products
- Donations (optional but appreciated)
- Photography inside churches (external photos allowed)
What to Bring
- Very modest clothing (long pants/skirt, covered shoulders)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Respectful and quiet demeanor
- Open mind and heart
- Camera for exterior shots
- Light jacket
Pickup Locations & Times
Heraklion Hotels
06:45 AM
Book This Tour
From
€85.00
per adult
Children: €50.00
Duration:
Full Day
Start Time:
07:00 AM
Meeting Point:
Heraklion City Center
Difficulty:
Easy
Group Size:
6-12 people
Hotel pickup available
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Important Information
- Confirmation received at time of booking
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Operates in all weather conditions
- Professional licensed guide