Crete Villages and Monasteries: Cultural Tour

Explore Crete’s villages and traditions on a guided tour. Discover monasteries, panoramic views, and local culture. Ideal for cultural enthusiasts.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kritsa - We will head to Kritsa village and there we will stop for a coffee knowing each other and share with you some basic information about Crete island. Here you can walk in the small street shop also during our coffee and we can visit depending on time the herbal museum.
  • Monastery of Kremasta - Short stop to view the panoramic view of Mirabello valley and after a visit to Kremasta monastery.(Depending on days maybe its not available to visit).
    Then we will drive 10 min. to Neapoli to have another stop in the central square for coffee/tea/soft drink. Here you will taste our local drinks, Kanellada and Soumada.
  • Neapolis - Then we will drive 10 min. to Neapoli to have another stop in the central square for coffee/tea/soft drink. Here you will taste our local drinks, Kanellada and Soumada.
  • Fourni - Passing through small villages with car.(If you want we can stop and walk)
  • Kasteli - Passing through small villages with car.(If you want we can stop and walk)
  • Areti Monastery - Here we will stop to visit Areti monastery that is build in 1600.
  • Skinias - Passing through small villages with car.
  • Epano Loumas - Passing through small villages with car.
  • Dories - Passing through small villages with car.(If you want we can stop and walk)
  • Vrouchas - Passing through small villages with car.
  • Elounda - Here we will make a small stop in Salinas of Elounda showing you also three beaches in Elounda!
  • Plaka - Here we will make a small stop above Plaka village to see the panoramic view of Mirabello bay, Spinalonga island and Elounda cove.
What's Included
  • Sandwich or toast
  • In-person Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Discover villages, monasteries, panoramic views, and timeless traditions of Crete on a guided tour. If you want to explore the Agios Nikolaos area, learn about the local lifestyle, historical facts, and meet a local, this tour is perfect for you!

Visit Kritsa and Neapoli villages, along with other remote villages and monasteries.

Guests on the tour will enjoy immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions.

During the tour, I will present a PDF with information about Crete, and we will discuss the places we visit and their way of living. The presentation will be sent to guests after the tour.

This tour is ideal for those interested in learning about other cultures and the local area.

We can stop and walk through the villages we pass if you wish.

The driving time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

  • Driving its 1 hour 30 min. We make also two more stops in view points.
Location
Themistokleous 11
Themistokleous
In the public parking space at port of Agios Nikolaos.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 8 guests
1 Adult
September 2024
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