The Grand Monastery Circuit: Spiritual Journey Across Crete

About This Tour

Embark on the ultimate religious heritage tour covering the most significant monasteries across Crete. This comprehensive full-day journey visits 4-5 major monasteries including Arkadi, Agia Triada, and Gouverneto, each with unique architectural styles, historical importance, and spiritual significance. Learn about monastic traditions, view priceless religious artifacts, explore beautiful courtyards and gardens, and understand how these sacred places shaped Cretan identity. This tour offers the most complete overview of Crete's monastic heritage.

What's Included

• Expert religious historian guide
• All monastery entrance fees
• Transportation in premium air-conditioned coach
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Traditional Cretan lunch at monastery taverna
• Bottled water throughout the day
• Monastery-made products to sample
• Comprehensive guidebook
• Wine tasting at monastery vineyard

Not Included

• Dinner
• Personal purchases
• Additional drinks
• Gratuities
• Donations to monasteries (optional)

What to Bring

• Modest clothing mandatory (long pants/skirt, covered shoulders)
• Very comfortable walking shoes
• Sun protection
• Camera
• Light jacket or shawl
• Water bottle
• Patience for long day of travel

Pickup Locations & Times